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Franklin was considered a close family friend of the victim.  Photo courtesy of Butte County District Attorney.

Chico woman sentenced for sex trafficking

Jafet Serrato // August 24, 2017

A woman was sentenced Wednesday after arranging to sell a teenage girl for sex in a Chico motel.Sentenced to 16 years in prison, Alexis Franklin, a 22-year-old, from Chico had contact with a 15-year-old...

Work is still being done to open the terrain park. Photo credit: Cameron OBrien

New terrain park in Chico

Cameron O'Brien // August 23, 2017

A new Terrain Park will open in Chico next year.Located on Third Street the opening is scheduled for Jan.1, 2018. The Terrain Park will offer activities and amenities for those who wish to join. From custom...

Community members came out to celebrate the event. Photo credit: Luke Dennison

Annual celebration of Chico Pride 2017

Luke Dennison // August 22, 2017

Chico hosts their annual Chico Pride 2017 Festival. Coinciding with welcome week at Chico State, Chico's Pride event took place in the City Center. Inclusiveness, acceptance, and understanding...

NASA Flight Engineer Randy Bresnik took still images of the eclipse as seen from the unique vantage of the Expedition 52 crew.

Campus and community gather to watch the historical solar eclipse

Natalie Hanson // August 22, 2017

On Monday students and the Chico community gathered to view the solar eclipse. The event began at 9:30 a.m. by the Glenn Hall Lawn and continued to the peak of the eclipse at 10:17 a.m. Peak coverage...

Business owners and Chico community members discuss ways to decrease crime along the Bidwell bike path and surrounding park areas. Photo credit: Michael Fritz

Team Chico holds public safety meeting

Michael Fritz // April 19, 2017
Community members address safety concerns along Bidwell Park bike path.
Square Deal Mattress Factory had a float that featured a Tarzan type theme. Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

The Chico Parade of Lights: a Chico tradition

Jordan Rodrigues // October 24, 2016

The 27th annual Chico Parade of Lights has been a Chico tradition since the early 1900s. The parade has evolved from high school seniors being invited to view the Chico Normal School campus, building special...

Cats with tats

Cat’s with tats

Franky Renteria // September 14, 2016

      Cat’s with tats is a series sharing the stories of Wildcat’s tattoos and their significance. Featured in this project are seniors Danny Chaparro, Jordan Ramil and Travis...

The Torres Shelter has many bunks designated for women. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall.

Local homeless shelter may close its doors

February 7, 2016

The Torres Shelter has been providing housing and support for homeless men, women, and children since 2003. Amid their current financial crisis, the Orion went inside and toured the shelter to take a look...

Speaking up for the voiceless

September 29, 2015
The unsigned Orion editorial is the collaborative opinion of the editorial board.
Alexander Carter, 22, has been homeless for two years and is currently attending Butte College for his third semester. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Ordinance outrages, excludes homeless in community

Eve Dixon // September 27, 2015
Many members of the homeless and transient community feel oppressed by the passing of the Offenses Against Public Property Ordinance.
Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Sounds like team spirit: Making Chico a music destination

Miles Inserra // April 15, 2015
The music scene is blowing up at a rate that could make this small college town a Northern California music hub.
Cameron Mullen, lead community developer at Yik Yak, said his job is to plant the seed of Yik Yak into communities to let it grow. Photo courtesy Cameron Mullen

Yik Yak hits Chico State

Lauren Steele // November 1, 2014
The app allows anonymous postings within a close proximity to campus.
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