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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

The mural on the side of Paradise Art Center depicts Paradise’s landscape before the Camp Fire. The empty space symbolizes the community’s efforts to work toward revitalization. Photo taken by Lexi Lynn on Nov. 5.

Remembering the Camp Fire: Paradise returns stronger

Lexi Lynn and Megan Gauer // November 8, 2024

The sound of propane tanks exploding filled the air as the people of Paradise fled from their homes on Nov. 8, 2018. This November will mark six years since the Camp Fire ravaged Northern California. But...

James Mayne raking the leaves in front of his home in Paradise. Photo credit: Jessie Imhoff

One year since devastation: Life after The Fire

Natalie Hanson and Jessie Imhoff // November 5, 2019

By The Orion News Staff On Nov. 8, 2018, what began as a spark at around 6:30 a.m. in the small town of Pulga (about 30 miles outside of Chico) spread to the nearby community of Concow, with Paradise...

Cherokee fire burned across table mountain and came close to highway 70. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Butte County opens an assistance center for wildfire victims

Christian Solis // October 17, 2017

Butte County announced that it will open a local assistance center for victims of recent fires to learn how to rebuild.La Porte Fire destroyed 37 homes, four commercial buildings and 45 outbuildings while...

Victims of the fire attended the meeting in Feather Falls for information about what to do next. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Ponderosa fire victims learn to rebuild their homes

Christian Solis // September 22, 2017

People who lost their homes during the Ponderosa fire gathered Thursday night to learn about what aid is available to them. Feather Falls Fire Safe Council hosted a meeting at the Mt. Springs Grange...

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