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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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The Orion news weekly highlights: Nov. 8 to 15

Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 15, 2024

From the holiday parking to mansion renovations to bills from the Governor, here are this week’s –- Nov. 8 to 15 –- news stories: Chico City Council plans to make downtown parking free on Thursdays...

Illustration of Gov. Gavin Newson signing a bill. Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Oct 9.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs new legislation to support individuals with disabilities

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // November 2, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of ten bills on Sept. 28 to improve accessibility and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. The package included five State Senate bills and five...

Illustration of Gov. Gavin Newson signing a bill. Graphic made by Nadia Hill on Oct 9.

Veteran support in California changing due to Proposition 1

Jessica Miller, News Editor // November 2, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of eight bills from the State Senate and Assembly on Sept. 29 that aim to improve state support of veterans. These bills include: Assembly Bill 535 put forth...

Governor Gavin Newson signed Senate Bill 1053 into law on Oct. 20, that will ban stores from selling plastic bags. Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.

Bill banning single-use bags signed into law

Chris Hutton, Reporter // November 1, 2024

Governor Gavin Newson signed Senate Bill 1053 into law on Oct. 20, that will ban stores from selling plastic bags, which seeks to promote sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  This bill...

Brick and white building with grey clouds in background

California and Walgreens cut ties

Nicholas Stamper, Contributor // April 11, 2023

Days after Walgreens announced it would no longer provide abortion medication in 21 Republican voting states, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared that California will end all state contracts with Walgreens. For...

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