Assemblyman comes to Chico; discusses plans for Oroville Spillway future
March 31, 2017
James Gallagher, the assemblyman to California's 3rd State district, visited Chico March 30 to participate in a discussion of the Oroville Dam crisis at the Chico City Chambers.Gallagher began the discussion by retelling his family’s evacuation experience and how they handled the Oroville Dam crisi...
More than 50,000 homes could be affected if Oroville Dam fails
Jafet Serrato
February 20, 2017
A new data analysis predicts 15,750 homes in Butte County could be damaged if the Oroville Dam completely failed.The data brief provided by Alexandra Hayes includes the following counties:· Colusa· Glenn· Sutter· Yolo· YubaA total of 50,047 homes would be in danger of flooding by t...
President Hutchinson reacts to Oroville Spillway crisis
Jacqueline Morales
February 17, 2017
President Gayle Hutchinson expressed her thoughts and reactions about the Oroville Spillway during the Academic Senate meeting Feb. 16. "Sunday I was at home working on my dining room table in the afternoon enjoying a little sunshine outside when I get a text message from a friend of mine asking,...
Chico State talks emergency plan after evacuations
February 15, 2017
After the recent Spillway crisis, Chico State wants students to know how to help and prepare for future incidents.According to a public affairs email, there is an Emergency Operations Plan that the university follows for situations similar to the Spillway. There is an Emergency Response Guide that helps student...
Oroville evacuees returning home
February 14, 2017
Joyful cheers came from the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds as the immediate evacuation order was changed to an evacuation warning. An estimated 1,650 people were at the fairgrounds, according to the American Red Cross. Linda Stapleton was among those evacuees. She felt blessed she could leave. "I've...
Spillway crisis causes class cancellations, affects Chico State faculty
Kayla Fitzgerald and Alejandra Fraga
February 14, 2017
Students have experienced class cancellations since some faculty have been unable to reach campus because of the Oroville Spillway crisis. Forrest Hartman, a professor in the journalism department, is a resident of Oroville and has been unable to leave his home because of potential road closures. "It'...
Evacuation centers in need of supplies
February 14, 2017
Donations are needed to support evacuees at Chico shelters.According to an email from public affairs, the shelters are currently in need of supplies, but do not need food donations at this time. Those items include:New sweatpants for men, women and childrenNew socksNew towelsNew blanketsBaby diapers (al...
Chico State campus remains open during Oroville Spillway incident
Bianca Quilantan
February 13, 2017
Chico State campus and operations will remain open on Monday in light of the recent Oroville spillway situation, President Gayle Hutchinson said in a press release. Safety of students and faculty, she said, is the university's first priority. However, some university operations may be affected. Hutchinson...
