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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Video: Chico City Council candidates voice their opinions on the reinstatement of the Sit-Lie Ordinance

Alex Grant // November 5, 2018

Seven of the nine candidates sat down to talk about how they feel about the recent passing of the Sit-Lie ordinance. Kasey Reynolds and Jame Aguirre are the only two candidates that weren't included in...

Homeless man arrested, charged with car burglary

Homeless man arrested, charged with car burglary

Josiah Nicholl // May 2, 2018

The Chico Police Department confirmed that they arrested a homeless man on Monday morning following a car burglary.Officers were first dispatched to Forest Glen Apartments on Pillsbury Road at 6 a.m. Monday...

Lisa Brockus holds up the whiteboard with a meaningful message. Photo credit: Sabrina Lee

University course encourages students to learn from locals

Alex Grant // November 13, 2017

University 105I is a self-identity and sustainability class that encourages students to learn about identity misconceptions and stereotypes. A large requirement of this class is the project, “Sense of...

Illustration by Liz Coffee

Man throws fruit at drivers

Jafet Serrato // March 11, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Domestic Dispute Sunday, 5:41 a.m., Nord Avenue. A man is calling to report a woman on his car. She claims she is being held hostage. The two individuals were fighting because the...

From left: Tina, Charles and Chiquita relax on their blankets as the sun sets in City Plaza. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Continuing local wet shelter helps transient, homeless community this winter

December 8, 2015
Low-barrier shelters for transient and homeless communities raise controversy.
Illustration by Miles Huffman Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman finds front door open, purse missing

December 4, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Dec. 3.
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Hungry drunk threatens to break down doors

Kindra Robinson // September 20, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Sept. 20.
Charles, a homeless man, carries all of his belongings and his dog with him at all times. Photo credit: Sam Barker

Red-top meters to help homeless

Lauren Anderson // September 15, 2015
Meters will be installed downtown to combat panhandling and provide resources for the homeless.
Jay, a local homeless man, stands outside of businesses in hopes of compassion Photo credit: Emily Teague

Downtown businesses struggle with homeless

Madison Holmes // April 15, 2014
The transient population in downtown Chico leaves customers frightened and business owners exasperated.
"Digger", a local homeless man, sits with his cat, Spot, across from 7/11. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Homeless remain outdoors in the rain

Nathan Lehmann // April 7, 2014
Despite recent rain weather, homeless shelters in Chico are not seeing significant increases in visitors.
A homeless man sleeps on a grassy area of the downtown plaza facing the city chambers, where many transients often reside.Photo credit: Jamie Stryker

No citations given for ‘Sit and Lie’ violation

Madison Holmes // January 27, 2014
The Chico Police Department has not issued a single citation to transient violators.
Distressed Downtown: Homelessness in Chico, CA

Distressed Downtown: Homelessness in Chico, CA

December 11, 2013
Distressed Downtown: Homelessness in Chico, CA
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