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The Orion

Community members are being asked to support the victims of the Palermo school shooting in Butte County and offer support. Photo from FreePik.

Community members will hold a fundraiser for Palermo school shooting victims

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // December 6, 2024

A fundraiser will be on Monday from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Southside Community Center, 2959 Lower Wyandotte Ave., in Oroville for victims and their families of the Palmero school shooting. They ask for a minimum...

Heavy rains and wind have become heavier each day in Butte County and others. Photo taken by Cecilia Gonzalez on Nov. 20.

Pacific NorthWest storm causes power outages in Chico

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // November 21, 2024

Due to the continuing storm in Chico and surrounding areas, multiple power outages have been reported by the PG&E outage map.  The map shows 5,489 homes in Chico have been affected by outages....

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30

The Orion news weekly highlights: Oct. 26 to Nov. 1

Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 1, 2024

From court cases  to bills from Governor Gavin Newsom to voting events, here are this week’s –- Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 –- news stories: Butte College police officer pleads not guilty on all charges...

Eric Coleman was named Athletic Director on Thursday, succeeding former Athletic Director Anita Barker, who retired in September.

Chico State names Eric Coleman as new athletic director

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor // November 1, 2024

After a two-month search, Chico State selected Eric Coleman as the University’s executive director of athletics. Coleman is the successor to long-time Athletic Director Anita Barker, who served in the...

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The Orion news weekly highlights: Oct. 19 to 25

Jessica Miller, News Editor // October 25, 2024

From U.S. House of Representative candidates to bills from Governor Newsom to voting events, here are this week’s –- Oct. 19 to 25 –- news stories: Some newly-annexed residents can’t vote on city...

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The Orion news weekly highlights: Oct. 12 to Oct. 18

Jessica Miller, News Editor // October 18, 2024

From recently signed state bills to City of Chico candidates to a rally arrest, here are this week’s –- Oct. 12 to Oct. 18 –- news stories: WellCat Safe Place hosted resource fair for Domestic Violence...

Melissa Lopez-Mora, a Chico State student is running for Chico City Council District 5. Courtesy: Melissa Lopez-Mora

Chico District 5 Representative: Melissa Lopez-Mora

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 17, 2024

Melissa Lopez-Mora is running for Chico City Council District 5 in November against Katie Hawley.  Lopez-Mora was born and raised in Chico, attended Chico High School and is currently a senior at Chico...

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Orion news weekly highlights: Oct. 5 to 11

Jessica Miller, News Editor // October 11, 2024

From upcoming propositions to U.S. Senate candidates to arson, here are this week’s –- Oct. 5 to 11 –- news stories: Chico City Plaza closed and fenced off for restoration and maintenance The City...

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Orion news weekly highlights: Sept. 27 to Oct. 4

Jessica Miller, News Editor // October 4, 2024

From final reports on the Park Fire to potential candidates to updated city chambers security, here are this week’s –- Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 –- news stories: Chico State holds forum about updated time,...

Entrance of Bear Hole Upper Bidwell Park open to the public Friday Sep. 27, 2024 in Chico.

New barriers to help prevent spread of toxic waste after Park Fire

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // October 3, 2024

The California Conservation Corps, CCC, sent out a release Thursday, Sept. 26 notifying the community that they will be placing straw wattles and slit socks around properties and equipment damaged by the...

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Orion news weekly highlights: Sept. 21 to 27

Jessica Miller, News Editor // September 27, 2024

From power outages to attempted murder charges to remembering Chico State’s best here are this week’s — Sept. 21- to 27 — news stories: No more “Love” in Chico: Popular mural to be replaced The...

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Orion news weekly highlights: Sept. 14 to 20

Jessica Miller, News Editor // September 20, 2024

From potential state propositions to toilet papering to kidnapping charges, here are this week’s - Sept. 14 to 20 - news stories: On the ballot: What is Prop 2? Proposition 2, one of 10 propositions...

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