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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico is working with the California Water Service Co. to cut back on runoff water from residential lawns and cement areas. Infograph by Monica Fitch

Chico tightens water usage, runoff

Robert Engels
September 9, 2014
Chico is working with the state to limit the amount of water used on lawn and cement surfaces. The city will be enforcing state rules for limiting runoff water.
Jana Frazier, an Oroville Dam tour guide, explains how the hydroelectric turbines work.Photo credit: Chelsea Jeffers

Drought depletes dam energy production

Yessenia Funes
March 1, 2014
Water shortages at Lake Oroville's hydroelectric dam could cause an increase in electricity costs for Chico residents.
The City Council met at its Tuesday meeting to is facing potential litigation related to properties outside of city limits being connected to the sewer system without authorization.Photo credit: Bill Hall

City faces sewer strife

Bill Hall
January 22, 2014
A county commission is asking the city to annex unincorporated areas into Chico or face possible legal action