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Victims of the fire attended the meeting in Feather Falls for information about what to do next. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Ponderosa fire victims learn to rebuild their homes

Christian Solis // September 22, 2017

People who lost their homes during the Ponderosa fire gathered Thursday night to learn about what aid isĀ available to them. Feather Falls Fire Safe Council hosted a meeting at the Mt. Springs Grange...

Award winning author, Matt Richtel, will be visiting Chico  and sharing his book to the community. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Pulitzer prize winning author, visits Chico for Book in Common

Natalie Hanson // September 18, 2017

Students and the Chico community are invited to the kickoff event for this year's community book, A Deadly Wandering by Matt Richtel . The free event will take place on Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m., on...

Trucks were loaded with piles of trash. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Community contributes to clean local parks

Christian Solis // September 16, 2017

Chico locals and students participated in 30th Annual Bidwell Parks and Creeks Cleanup, Saturday morning.The event combats environmental damage done in parks and creeks from encampments and littering....

The Tau Gamma fraternity house, where a shooting took place. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Police investigate Labor Day shooting at fraternity house

Natalie Hanson // September 11, 2017

Shooting at Chico State Fraternity house was reported and remains under investigation.According to Chico Police, a shooting occurred over the Labor Day weekend at the Tau Gamma Theta Fraternity House....

Signs calling for justice for Palestinians Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Protest on campus calls for peace in Palestine

Natalie Hanson // September 11, 2017

A protest of the Israel occupation took place on campus, Monday noon. As a poster sale went on outside the Wildcat Store, just several blocks down the campus the Chico Palestine Action Group was protesting....

Road closed between 9th and 10th streets. Photo credit: Luke Dennison

Million dollar construction project continues

Luke Dennison // September 9, 2017

Construction project continues to cause detours and delays on the intersections of Ivy street, East 8th and East 9th streets, near ABC market. The project cost a total estimate of 1,500,000 dollars.Butte...

Little girl places ball in community basket. Photo credit: Christian Solis

The Chico community unites with a common goal; Depolarizing Chico

Christian Solis // September 8, 2017

Local Depolarize Chico group worked to start healing the political rift in Chico.At the Thursday Night Market, people were asked to separate themselves into labels they identified with like veterans, vegans,...

Photo courtesy of Butte County Sheriffs Office

Air pollution increases due to Ponderosa fire

Cameron O'Brien // September 2, 2017

Warnings have been posted by campus administration regarding the air quality in Chico, due to the Ponderosa fire. 3,500 acres of land in the Butte county area have been affected. At least, 500 homes...

Authorities will be detaining those who participate in underage drinking. Photo Coutesy of Creative Comments.

ABC works alongside local law enforcement for Labor Day weekend

Nicole Henson // September 2, 2017

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control issued a press release on Aug. 30, stating that they will be working closely with law enforcement throughout Labor Day weekend to boost public safety.“We’ll...

The new application offers coupons to local restaurants. Photo Courtesy of Oodles.

Innovating mobile application aims to make student life easier

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz // August 31, 2017

Oodles the application was released Aug. 30, in Chico, allowing local users to find new deals.The deals consist of coupons to restaurants, clubs, movies, and stores. Fiesta Taco, Sultan’s Bistro,...

Oodles offers deals and events that are within our community. Photo Courtesy of Oodles Deals and Events.

Mobile application launching soon

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz // August 28, 2017

New mobile application, in Chico State community, aims to make student life easier. Oodles gives access to activities such as restaurants and late-night movies. The app is out on Aug. 28. "Oodles...

Guests dressed up as their favorite characters. Photo credit: Guillemo Felix-Alvor

Chico-Con in town

Guillemo Felix-Alvor // August 28, 2017

Chico-Con event was held over the weekend at The Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.In its fourth year, the event brings vendors with comic books and comic themed merchandise, a panel discussion, and cosplay contests...

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