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Cruz Mora is on the ballot for Live Oak City Council this November. Photo Credit: Cruz Mora

Public administration student takes on local-level politics

Shane Aweeka, Reporter // May 3, 2024

Of Chico State’s 15,000 enrolled students, the principles of “Today Decides Tomorrow” are maximally personified by public administration senior Cruz Mora’s commitment to representing his community’s...

Lemon Shark has almost a dozen sauce options and Adia Munoz is more than happy to offer her favorite recommendations. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

LemonShark Poké: The new kid on Main Street

Ulises Duenas // September 28, 2018

Anyone approaching LemonShark Poké might have the initial thought, "this place looks pretty cool, must be new." As viewers get closer they'll see a logo with a shark's head popping up, similar to the...

Rodolfo Martinez, owner of RM Farms, holds his blackberries and strawberries at the Chicos Thursday night market. Photo credit: Yaritza Ayon

Chico’s Thursday Night Market offers a variety of choices

Yaritza Ayon // September 11, 2018

If you’re new to Chico or just want to know the town in a nutshell, the Thursday night market is the place to go. Located on Broadway St. between 2nd and 5th St., the market gives off a real feel...

Renovations to the park would not have been possible without the efforts of Scott Bailey. My children were my inspiration. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Ribbon cutting opens doors to improved skate park in Chico

Tisha Cheney // April 2, 2018

Community members joined together to celebrate the grand opening of the renovated skate park Monday morning.After two years of relentless efforts by local community members, the new park has been expanded,...

Families come together to enjoy a beautiful day in the park.

CARD hosts annual spring celebration with kites

Tisha Cheney // March 26, 2018

Kites were soaring high today at Chico's annual Kite Day Sunday. Families and friends gathered around 1 p.m. to celebrate the coming of spring with music, food, and of course kites at 20th Street Community...

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Breaking News- Week’s End Update Feb 12-16

Natalie Hanson // February 17, 2018

  Breaking news updates for Chico State and the town of Chico, California from Feb 12-Feb 16, 2018. Natalie Hanson, Josh Cozine, and Tisha Cheney can be reached at [email protected],...

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...

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