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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

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Adventure Outings on their Intro to Whitewater Rafting trip. Photo Courtesy: Keith Crawford

Getting involved with the great outdoors through Chico State’s Adventure Outings

Courtney Chapman // April 3, 2018

If you're like me and like trying new things but hate being that person that doesn't know what they're doing, then Adventure Outings is for you! Chico State offers this unique outdoor recreation program...

First-generation students celebrated in second annual symposium

First-generation students celebrated in second annual symposium

Natalie Hanson // February 22, 2018

Chico State will spotlight its first-generation students in a special Trailblazer Symposium Thursday and Friday.The second annual symposium is to be held from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, and 9 a.m....

A floral shop of Chico for over 100 years prepares to move to a new location. Photo by Don Cambell, courtesy of Melissa Heringer.

Floral shop to relocate after over 100 years

Natalie Hanson // February 13, 2018

Christian & Johnson, a landmark floral and gifts shop in Chico, announced its move to a new location this week.The shop has been a town icon since its establishment in 1907, and will leave its site...

Woman reported for indecent exposure on Park Avenue

Woman reported for indecent exposure on Park Avenue

Josiah Nicholl // February 12, 2018

Chico Police Call Type: Deadly Weapon Monday, 4:18 p.m., East Ave/SB Highway 99 Offramp East A man was charged with a DUI and hit and run, along with a firearm assault with a deadly weapon. Call...

Tyrone Galgano is one of the three new owners of the newly renovated El Rey Theatre. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Landmark Chico theater reopens

Tisha Cheney // February 11, 2018

The historic El Rey Theatre had its fundraising grand opening Saturday night. The event included a silent auction and four local bands with the Mystic Roots Band headlining the show. The purpose...

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...

Veterans Day ceremony was held at Chico Elks Lodge. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Veterans Day ceremony takes place at Chico Elks Lodge

Christian Solis // November 12, 2017

The Chico Elks Lodge hosted a Veterans Day ceremony for the Chico community Saturday.Veterans from every branch of the military were honored at the event including the U.S. Merchant Marines and veterans...

OBrien spoke about finding the root of childhood delinquency in their family. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Chico Police Advisory Board discusses youth related issues

Christian Solis // October 20, 2017

The Police Community Advisory Board had an open discussion on community issues with the public Wednesday evening.The topic of discussion was youth related issues in the community. Police Chief Michael...

Cherokee fire burned across table mountain and came close to highway 70. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Butte County opens an assistance center for wildfire victims

Christian Solis // October 17, 2017

Butte County announced that it will open a local assistance center for victims of recent fires to learn how to rebuild.La Porte Fire destroyed 37 homes, four commercial buildings and 45 outbuildings while...

The areas affected may qualify to receive federal funding. Image screenshot.

President Trump declares major disaster for California; Federal funding available

Natalie Hanson // October 11, 2017

President Trump has approved a declaration of major disaster due to widespread fires in California.The Federal Emergency Management Agency will assist state, tribal and local recovery efforts. Funding...

The Department of Environment Health and Safety continues to monitor the status of wild land fires in the area. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Immediate evacuations due to Honey Fire continue in Paradise town

Jacqueline Morales // October 10, 2017

Honey fire continues to be monitored in the nearby Town of Paradise which began in Butte Creek Canyon Monday.The Director of Emergency Services and Town Manager, Lauren Gill, said in a media release that...

Officer Mark Hoffman, was available to conversate with community members. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Conversations with cops held around town

Christian Solis // October 4, 2017

The Chico Police Department hosted their 2nd Annual National Coffee with a Cop Day, Wednesday. The officers were able to meet face-to-face with community members to build a more inclusive and connected...

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