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A new stoplight will soon be at the corner of Nord and Steward avenue Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

City council hopes new stoplight will increase student safety

Elizabeth Helmer // March 1, 2016

The busy section of Highway 32, where hundreds of students cross every day, will have a new stoplight soon. The new traffic signal will be constructed between Nord and Stewart avenue, a intersection...

Chico City Council needs to reevaluate rape trail solution

Chico City Council needs to reevaluate “rape trail” solution

March 1, 2016
The Orion editorial is a collaborative effort among the entire ed board.
City Council voted unanimously to install cameras on the bike path but there is very little funding available. Photo credit: George Johnston

Long road to safety on bike path

Eric Mcguire // February 29, 2016
In an effort to curb crime, Chico City Council unanimously voted to install security cameras along the campus bike path. Some hurdles still remain.
A portrait of My Lanta, local rock trio. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Music ordinance affects local bands

January 23, 2016
Local rock trio talks about the state of the Chico music scene.
Cory Hackbarth, senior mass communication design major, has a couch on his porch and is not in favor of the ordinance. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

City council bans furniture outside homes

December 18, 2015
Chico city council passes fire ordinance proposed by the fire department
Map of furniture-related fires in Chico. Photo courtesy of Chico Fire Department.

New ordinance to reduce couch fires

December 7, 2015
Chico City Council passed a new city ordinance proposed by the Chico Fire Department that could reduce the amount of couch and furniture-related fires.
Jacqueline Reyes, first-year animal science major, said Chico should provide more rehabilitation services to individuals in town. Photo credit: Elizabeth Castillo

New ordinance alleviates public safety concerns

Elizabeth Castillo // September 27, 2015
The Offenses Against Public Property Ordinance provides stricter rules for public spaces in Chico.
Jody Jones, vice mayor of Paradise, has proposed a solution to Paradises failing sewer system. Photo Courtesy of Jody Jones.

Paradise seeks Chico’s approval for updated sewer system

Lauren Anderson // September 25, 2015
Paradise pitches the idea of a proposed updated sewer system to Chico city council.
“Digger,” a local homeless man, sits with his cat, Spot, across from 7/11. Photo credit: Emily Teague

City Council passes new sit-lie ordinance

Kindra Robinson // September 21, 2015
Controversial changes for the homeless community will begin this November.
Infographic by Arturo Cabrera

City delays Chapman, Mulberry annexation

Jovanna Garcia // September 1, 2014
City council delayed its final decision on an agreement that would integrate the Chapmantown and Mulberry county islands into the city of Chico.
Members of the public attend Tuesdays City Council meeting, which included an audit presentation on the citys finances. Photo credit: Bill Hall

City hears audit results

Bill Hall // March 26, 2014
The public demanded that officials and staff take responsibility for the state of Chico's finances at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Members of Chico States administration and student government attend Tuesdays City Council meeting to weigh in on the social host ordinance. Photo credit: Bill Hall

Students feel targeted by drinking ordinance

Madison Holmes // March 12, 2014
Students and administrators talk about the recently adopted social host ordinance, which fines hosts of parties where underage drinking is occurring.
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