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Council Chambers were filled to standing room only, at Tuesdays city council meeting. 43 people requested to address the council over the talks of bringing back the sit-lie ordinance. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Chico City Council votes to further pursue reinstating sit-lie ordinance

Josh Cozine // September 5, 2018

Seats in the city hall council chambers were filled to standing room only at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Mayor Sean Morgan even addressed the crowd to inform anyone still looking for a seat, that...

Evan Annenson, Daniel, Brooke Houston, Steve Breedlove and Nick are pictured here after banning together at the Chico City Chambers to voice their disapproval of the sit and lie ordinance. They sing after a controversial night. Photo credit: Daelin Wofford

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Daelin Wofford // September 5, 2018

Evan Annenson, Daniel, Brooke Houston, Steve Breedlove and Nick are pictured here after banning together at the Chico City Chambers to voice their disapproval of the sit and lie ordinance. They sing after...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

City council approves new team of emergency responders

Tisha Cheney // February 8, 2018

The newly proposed Mobile Crisis Team was approved by Chico's city council with a 7-0 vote on Tuesday.According to city clerk Debbie Presson, the recommendation for the establishment of this team came...

Peaces of Chico is a mural by artist Gregg Payne in downtown Chico. Photo credit: Latisha Cheney

Committee created to address lack of arts funds

Latisha Cheney // January 21, 2018

The Chico City Council voted 7-0 to form a committee focused on the lack of funding for the arts in Chico Tuesday. Funding for the arts has experienced a devastating decline and has nearly dissolved...

The council meeting discussed details on the sale of marijuana. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Chico council votes to regulate the use of marijuana

Christian Solis // November 8, 2017

Chico City Council voted 4-3 to pass a city ordinance strictly regulating the use, sale and growing of marijuana Tuesday night.Ordinance 19.75 prohibits commercial cannabis activity, sets up a permitting...

Off The Record is back for the first time this semester. Photo credit: The Orion

Off The Record | Episode 6 | Getting better grades, parking meters and Betsy DeVos

Roberto Fonseca // September 21, 2017

This revived series takes a look at what’s new in The Orion's opinion section. Columnists discuss current events, local news and columns that can be found at theorion.com. This week, writers Kendall...

The Silent Government Dismantling Chico

The Silent Government Dismantling Chico

Grayson Boyer // September 4, 2017

When chaos unfolds on the national stage, it can be easy to miss the disruption that occurs right next to you. Chico’s City Council, like many city councils across the United States, are making massive...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

City Council talks possible property and business improvement district for downtown Chico

Alejandra Fraga // May 18, 2017

Chico City Council discussed the possible adoption of a resolution of intent to establish a Property and Business Improvement District for downtown Chico Tuesday."The business and property owners got together...

The Oroville Dam Crisis was discussed at the Chico City Council meeting Tuesday. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico City Council talks Oroville Dam crisis

Alejandra Fraga // May 3, 2017

Chico City Council approved to sign a letter regarding the Oroville Dam crisis Tuesday. The letter highlighted many issues that the Butte County region has raised in community meetings, all issues relating...

Firefighter staffing issues, request of authorization for extra personnel.
Photo Courtesy of Bill Hack.

City Council approves firefighters staffing request

Alejandra Fraga // March 8, 2017

Chico City Council voted on a proposition made by the Chico Fire Department to bring on three full-time positions for the remainder of the fiscal year. The proposal was approved on a 4-3 vote.The positions...

Chico City Council meeting. Photo credit: Bianca Quilantan

City council moves to prohibit commercialized pot

Daniel Wright // March 8, 2017

Chico City Council voted to prohibit commercialized pot at their meeting March 7. On Nov. 9, California legalized recreational marijuana use for adults over the age of 21. Under proposition 64, outlined...

Bike path near campus Photo credit: George Johnston

Safety camera expansion project approved

Alejandra Fraga // March 8, 2017

A request proposed by the Chico Police Department regarding the bike path safety cameras was approved at the Chico City Council meeting March 7.In February 2016 the police department was able to implement...

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