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Pallet Shelters at Chicos upcoming unhoused shelter site

Chico prioritizes temporary housing with new ‘tiny home’ pallet shelter

Ava Norgrove, News Editor // February 6, 2022

On Feb. 3, new details were released about Chico’s upcoming Pallet Shelter at a press conference on the construction site at 2352 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.  Mayor Andrew Coolidge,...

A homeless camp near Mulberry St. in Chico, CA Feb. 3 2021

Suspect arrested in shooting and assault of unhoused individuals

Ava Norgrove, Reporter // September 19, 2021

Chico Police Department arrested a 16-year-old Early Friday morning on the charge of murdering Guy Steven Vanzant. The police department released a statement stating the juvenile was charged with murder,...

The American flag hangs over the entrance of the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, CA on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Red Cross shelter evacuation slows as protests stall

Julian Mendoza and Josh Cozine // February 1, 2019

Cars and trailers leaving the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds slowed towards the end of the day Thursday, the day slated as a soft deadline for emptying the grounds, as those staying at the shelter continued...

Cindy Huge is a Red Cross volunteer who has worked at 24 national emergency shelters. She is currently stationed in Chico as part of public affairs for the Camp Fire shelter. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Red Cross Camp Fire shelter to close Jan. 31

Kendall George and Christian Solis // January 29, 2019
Promises not to close until everyone has housing
Jan Reale, North Valley Animal Disaster Group volunteer since 2008, with Pericles, one of the sheltered dogs being cared for at the shelter by the Chico Airport. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Photo of the day

Olyvia Simpson // November 27, 2018

Jan Reale, North Valley Animal Disaster Group volunteer since 2008, with Pericles, one of the sheltered dogs being cared for at the shelter by the Chico Airport.

The Torres Shelter has many bunks designated for women. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall.

Local homeless shelter may close its doors

February 7, 2016

The Torres Shelter has been providing housing and support for homeless men, women, and children since 2003. Amid their current financial crisis, the Orion went inside and toured the shelter to take a look...

With the Torres Shelter closing soon, many homeless individuals will have one less place to sleep at night. Photo courtesy of Torres Community Shelter

More homeless on streets due to largest shelter closing

February 2, 2016
The Torres Shelter for the homeless will be closing its doors due to a lack of financial resources.
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