Chico City Council reinstates sit-lie ordinance, opposers turn their backs after decision
October 17, 2018
Filed under Community, News, Showcase
In a symbolic gesture, about half of Chico citizens attending the council meeting, Tuesday evening, turned their backs to the council as the vote to reinstate the contentious sit lie ordinance passed as the group predicted. One citizen was arrested while attempting to read out loud the 8th amendment—the...
Chico City Council votes to further pursue reinstating sit-lie ordinance
September 5, 2018
Filed under Administration, Community, Mobile Headlines, News, Showcase
Seats in the city hall council chambers were filled to standing room only at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Mayor Sean Morgan even addressed the crowd to inform anyone still looking for a seat, that there was a conference room next door with more seats and monitors live-streaming the meeting. The...
Candidates running for Chico City Council
October 24, 2016
Filed under 2016 Election, Community, News
Four members of the Chico City Council are up for re-election this year. Incumbent councilmembers Ann Schwab, Tami Ritter, Randall Stone and Sean Morgan must defend their council seats against seven challengers. Each voter will choose their top four candidates and the four candidates with the highest...
City Council forum at Great Debate
October 15, 2016
Filed under Breaking News, Campus, Community, News
The Great Debate, an annual event for communication students, will have a forum for Chico City Council candidates on Oct. 21 at noon at the City Council Chamber. "Being in Chico for a majority of the year each year, students are impacted by the City Council decisions in their day-to-day lives, but often ...
Democratic campaign headquarters opens in Chico
September 2, 2016
Filed under Breaking News, News
Democrats of Butte County celebrated the opening of their new headquarters in Chico on Aug. 27.The new, official Democratic campaign office is located on Rio Lindo Avenue off Esplanade. Volunteers plan to make calls, organize campaign efforts and more from this headquarters.At the ribbon cutting ceremony, ...
Chico city council member proposes ghost riding ban
September 26, 2015
Filed under Breaking News, Crime
Council member Randall Stone has proposed a plan to ban ghost riding in Chico.Ghost riding is when someone is riding a bicycle while also steering another next to them.The city ban would make it easier for police to stop someone who is ghost riding and have them verify ownership of the bicycle.In Ca...
