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Five cameras are installed in the plaza and will be streamed to the Old Municipal Building.

Surveillance cameras enforce safety in the Downtown Chico Plaza

Christian Solis // October 26, 2017

The City of Chico has spent $20,000 to install video surveillance in the Downtown Chico Plaza to boost public safety.Public concern for safety in the plaza was a facilitating factor in the decision. It...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man takes away his ex-girlfriend’s Halloween bike

Jacqueline Morales // October 23, 2017

Chico Police Call Type: TheftMonday 8:06 a.m., 1420 Sherman Ave. Ex-boyfriend took his ex-girlfriend's bike into his apartment. The bike was covered in Halloween stickers. Call Type: Special DetailMonday...

A woman was beaten and robbed near Highway 32 on Monday near 7th and Walnut Street. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Woman assaulted and robbed near campus

Natalie Hanson // October 15, 2017

Chico Police are investigating the assault and robbery of a woman in the area of West 7th and Walnut Streets Monday.According to the Chico Police Department, the 20-year-old victim was assaulted by a male...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man forgot his bike inside Safeway after rushing out mad

Natalie Hanson // October 1, 2017

Chico Police DepartmentCall Type: DisruptionMonday 6:24 a.m., East AvenueMale being disruptive inside of Safeway was asked to leave. He rushed out of the store and left his bike. Ran behind the business,...

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....

Photo courtesy of Amanda Martin

Park Rangers are allowed to carry firearms

Christian Solis // September 6, 2017

The City Council of Chico decides to allow Chico park rangers to carry ammunition.The decision passed 6-2, Tuesday. Ann Schwab and Randall Stone opposed each other.The decision was made to better enable...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Students being solicited involves crime

Kayla Fitzgerald // May 4, 2017

A few Chico State students have been solicited to attend out of town parties and business retreats, making them the targets of crime. According to a campus-wide email, two incidents have involved students...

Photo credit: Chase Falk

Body cameras create issues

Rachel Reyes // April 27, 2017

Concerns about officer-involved shootings have prompted an ongoing debate about body cameras for police officers. This issue is considerably new to Chico but comes after Desmond Phillips was shot and...

Illustration by Liz Coffee

Man flashes penis to barista

Jafet Serrato // April 9, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Reckless Vehicle Sunday, 4:49 p.m., 701 W. Sacramento Ave. A suspicious person was speeding while passing other vehicles. The suspect would hug people and drive the car in donuts. Call...

Chico Police during Cesar Chavez Weekend Photo credit: Michael Catelli

Chico PD bring in extra officers for Chavez weekend

Daniel Wright // March 30, 2017

Chico Police Department will be having an additional 36 emergency responders of duty for Cesar Chavez weekend. Chico PD will be implementing several additional policies and procedures specifically for...

A Police Advisory Community Board meeting was held at 441 Main St. Photo credit: Jafet Serrato

Crime rates drop, but is it enough?

Jafet Serrato // March 9, 2017

The number of total crimes in Chico decreased by five percent in 2016 compared to 2015, according to the Police Community Advisory Board meeting. Violence and property crimes decreased by more than 220...

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