Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
A local vegetable vendor sells their goods on the first Thursday Night Market of the season. Photo credit: Courtney Weaver

Drought affects Thursday Night Market

Courtney Weaver // April 4, 2015
Chico's Thursday Night Market returns for the summer but vendors are feeling the strain of the California drought and new water regulations.
Chico is working with the California Water Service Co. to cut back on runoff water from residential lawns and cement areas. Infograph by Monica Fitch

Chico tightens water usage, runoff

Robert Engels // September 9, 2014
Chico is working with the state to limit the amount of water used on lawn and cement surfaces. The city will be enforcing state rules for limiting runoff water.
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