No layoffs, no reserve draw, Oroville balances $2.5M budget gap
Oroville has closed a roughly $2.5 million budget deficit that surfaced earlier this year, balancing its budget without layoffs or dipping into the city’s rough
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Oroville has closed a roughly $2.5 million budget deficit that surfaced earlier this year, balancing its budget without layoffs or dipping into the city’s rough
Hundreds of people turned out Thursday at Cal Skate in Chico to buy a piece of the roller rink’s history as the longtime owners prepare to retire and transition
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Chico Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint Friday night in Chico.The checkpoint will ope
The Oroville Police Department (OPD) arrested a man on Friday, suspected of making multiple threats against a local charter school.According to investigators,
The security upgrades would be for the Chico and Oroville branches, which are currently undergoing renovation, and come after two people were fatally shot at the Chico location in June.
Stonewall Alliance Center, the nonprofit that provides a crucial lifeline for LGBTQ+ people in the North State, is one of many local organizations that have lost a significant funding source after the 2024 passage of Proposition 1.
As of 8:30 a.m., the Éstom Jámani dining hall is closed because a fire sprinkler went off accidentally. Students across campus are already feeling the impact. Romy Sherman, a freshman at Chico, said she had an 8 a.m. class that lasted two hours and had not eaten before she went. According to a maintenance employee…
Whether you’re a freshman who’s new on campus and has no way to get to a grocery store or a senior who is struggling with money, Chico is full of opportunities to cut down on your grocery bill. Chico State provides a helpful hand to all students and staff with the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry,…
Reporter Chris Hutton discusses the latest in the Stock lawsuit against Chico State and the CSU and how he put together his story. He also reports on the Sept. 1 City Council meeting, including the proposition for an ad hoc committee to review Chico PD’s ALPR data sharing.
Chico police are asking for the public’s help finding a 69-year-old man who has not been seen or heard from since he was last seen at home.
This article, fifth in a series, was originally published by The Rimfire Report. SACRAMENTO — This installment breaks the pattern of the ones before it, because on mental health Gavin Newsom did something the rest of his record mostly lacks. He didn’t just spend the money. He tried to rebuild the machine.
The Chico State Wildcats’ men’s soccer team’s early-season struggles continue as they lose their third consecutive match to start the season, against the Simon Fraser Red Leafs, 2-1. The first 15 minutes were quiet, as both teams struggled to gain possession and find open shots.
This article was originally published by The Rimfire Report, and is fifth in a nine-part series examining Gov. Gavin Newsom’s record. SACRAMENTO — This installment breaks the pattern of the ones before it, because on mental health Gavin Newsom did something the rest of his record mostly lacks.
Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from September 3 to September 6.
A Butte County man was arrested following an investigation that authorities said linked him to a vegetation fire that broke out Sunday.On Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026,
It was a slightly overcast Wednesday morning, but Chico State’s campus was anything but quiet. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., bringing with it the buzz of energy that’s reserved for the beginning of the semester.
A 1,200-acre solar farm may soon develop off Skyway as Cenergy Power prepares to file its application to the California Energy Commission. The project has flown under the radar because the developers are submitting to a state commission rather than seeking county permits.
Students flowed into the Bell Memorial Union’s auditorium Wednesday as 38 employers waited to hire fresh faces. Employers from companies like the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley, HomeCare Professionals, Once Upon A Time Therapy and more handed out flyers, business cards and company swag to prospective…
The owner of the Centerfolds property north of Chico is pitching a $10 million to $15 million redevelopment he says could transform the site into a new travel c
The Salvation Army permanently closed its Oroville Thrift Store on Aug. 31 after revenue from the location fell short and raised concerns about the store’s…
Learn how interdisciplinary academics, aerial reconnaissance, and AI are fueling a better way to forecast crop yields.
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
The Chico City Council will discuss regulations surrounding e-bikes in Tuesday's meeting, aimed at increasing the safety of users in Chico's Bidwell Park.City c
Dash Ferrero’s distinctive eye for campus life has earned them national recognition.
The proposal was floated at a recent City Council meeting and comes after reports that Chico police shared license plate reader data with out-of-state and federal agencies, including ICE and Border Patrol.
Chico City Councilmember Katie Hawley opened a discussion on cooling standards at the Sept. 1 meeting, but before the discussion began rescinded much of what she had asked to discuss. Ultimately, the Council voted 6-1 for the city attorney to present on current regulations for cooling standards in commercial buildings.
The week of August 23, classes were starting at Chico State. Students were running across campus to their next class when Dolly Parton and Tim Curry died. America was shocked. The internet went into a frenzy, with online artists mourning while quickly releasing memorial art for the two cultural icons.
Camp Fire survivors in Paradise could be closer to receiving the remaining money they were awarded after California lawmakers gave final approval to…
A free disposal program that started as a small effort to help Butte County residents get rid of unwanted waste has grown into a popular series of community cle
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
An Oroville woman faced felony charges after authorities said she crashed into a Paradise Police patrol vehicle, seriously injuring her 6-year-old daughter…
Authorities have arrested Michael Terrance Harrigan II, a resident of the Genesis Pallet Shelter in Chico, for allegedly trafficking fentanyl within the shelter
Chico State delivers on quality education while encouraging civic engagement.
The Center for Entrepreneurship joins a national network that recognizes academic excellence, principled entrepreneurship, and student success, creating more opportunities for students pursuing business ventures.
Chico State’s Career and Student Employment department is hosting the school year’s first Local Job Fair. The job fair will take place Wednesday, Sept. 2 and will be held in the Bell Memorial Union from 3-6 p.m. Part-time and full-time positions will be offered by various companies such as Enloe Medical Center, The…
Butte County officials are pressing federal regulators for greater compensation and improved recreational benefits tied to Oroville Dam, following a trip to Was
The Paradise Police Department shared the following message from Lt. Drew Cooper thanking the community for its support of Detective Sgt. Alvies and his family
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
Chico City Councilmember Katie Hawley will ask the panel to discuss the establishment of a “maximum indoor temperature threshold for residential and commercial units” at the Sept. 1 meeting. Hawley’s report states that rising temperatures in Butte County affect people’s health and businesses.
Katherine Kihiczak will begin reporting for ChicoSol on Sept. 8 as a California Local News fellow. Kihiczak met with ChicoSol Senior Editor Lindajoy Fenley for a Q-and-A about her background and move to Chico. Kihiczak will spend the next two years here, following in the footsteps of former fellow Yucheng Tang.
The Chico City Council will discuss forming an ad hoc committee to review the internal investigation into management of Automated License Plate Reader data. That discussion will take place Sept. 15, and the ad hoc committee would be comprised of Council members Addison Winslow and Mike O’Brien.
Chico police arrested a 19-year-old Orland man early Saturday after officers responding to a reported threat to shoot residents found a firearm
The California Community Colleges (CCC) Security Center says that they are aware of Canvas being down system-wide and that they are coordinating actively with Infrastructure and Canvas to resolve the
City Attorney Ryan Jones presented options to city council for tightening homeless encampment enforcement rules before the Warren v. Chico settlement expires in January.
The Dogtown Road Rehabilitation Project, located in the unincorporated community of Magalia, is set to begin on Monday, August 17, 2026, and is expected to be completed by Friday, October 9, 2026…
Tuesday, Sept. 1 Oh So Charming: Bracelets & Charm Making Time: 10-11:30 a.m. The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center is hosting a bracelet-making session in the Meriam Library East Wing, Room 171.   Wednesday, Sept. 2 Clubtactular Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chico State’s many clubs and…
Update: 9:58 a.m. Chico State’s Division of IT sent an email to all students informing them the outage has “expanded to affect additional services used across campus.”
Paradise native and country singer Nate Smith brought a memorable crowd moment to his Aug. 30 concert in Corning.
A Paradise police sergeant was seriously injured early Saturday when another driver struck his marked patrol car on Highway 99 in Butte County.
CHP is investigating a fatal crash that happened on State Route 99 in unincorporated Butte County, north of Chico.
A few weeks into the new school year, early enrollment counts show little change in Redding, while Chico and Eureka are seeing small declines.In Redding, the Re
Chico leaders will discuss whether to set indoor temperature standards for rental units as extreme heat poses growing health risks.
Butte County’s efforts to advocate for accountability regarding the Oroville Dam license reached Washington, D.C., earlier this month, where County representatives met with leadership and staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Last Monday’s Hot Takes is A.P. Porter’s column that appears the last Monday of the month. The Chico Police Department requires that applicants, “Be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which…
City Council unanimously supports framework to keep Genesis emergency shelter operating while closing alternate camping site and expanding enforcement after Warren settlement expires January 2027.
Redding and Chico both hit 100 on Thursday, but that’s the last we’ll see of triple digits for a good while — and yes, your calendar is correct: this is the fi
61-unit accessible affordable housing project for seniors and disabled residents nearing completion by late August with $16.5 million state grant support.
The Butte County Distrcit Attorney's officed announced the setencing of a Magalia man with two prior child molestation convictions has been found guilty of mole
Butte County transit riders and people who do not currently take the bus are being asked to help shape public transportation in Chico and Oroville in the…
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Nearly 1 in 5 West Nile virus cases reported in California this year are in Butte County. Migratory birds and the region’s rice fields may be contributing to the county’s high case count.
As Chico awaits an audit of its license plate reader program, other North State agencies are taking different approaches to the technology amid growing privacy concerns nationwide.
Former Chico State College of Agriculture dean Patricia Stock claims university administrators failed to address discrimination and harassment allegations before her termination.
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.
Wildcats wowed judges on the state and national stages.
Sean Jacobs was one of two online sociology students to earn the prestigious 2026 President's Academic Excellence Award.
This story was originally published by ChicoSol. Newly-released court documents reveal more about alleged harassment and disparaging remarks aimed at Patricia Stock, a native of Argentina and former dean of California State University, Chico’s College of Agriculture.
Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from August 27 to August 30.
Newly-released court documents reveal more about alleged harassment and disparaging remarks aimed at Patricia Stock, a native of Argentina and former dean of California State University, Chico’s College of Agriculture.
Concrete Industry Management major Ricardo Ramos-Torres brings the support of his Gridley family and community to the soccer field, balancing career preparation and a growing role with the Wildcats.
With college back in session, being a freshman can be nerve racking. Constantly wondering where the student center is. Why is Holt Hall a maze? How can I walk up and use resources without feeling embarrassed?
My most unforgettable memory of the Our Hands sculpture — the two huge hands next to city hall — was on a windy winter night in 2024. I was covering a memorial for unhoused people who had died outside that year. A group of people gathered next to the sculpture in a circle, holding tiny ... Rediscovering Our Hands
Read this story in English here. Para los más de 2.5 millones de estudiantes de familias inmigrantes matriculados en la educación superior en California, el regreso a clases de este año está marcado por una mayor sensación de inseguridad en medio de la continua represión migratoria del gobierno de Trump.
Last Monday is a column that appears the last Monday of the month. The Chico Police Department requires that applicants, “Be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect…
Student enrollment growth increases foot traffic and sales at downtown Chico businesses, with retailers reopening seven days per week and adjusting merchandise for visitor demographics.
Chico State projects nearly 16,000 students for fall 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of enrollment growth but still about 2,000 short of pre-2018 Camp Fire levels.
Chico State volleyball player Marley Harrison balances the demands of college athletics, public health and overnight hospital shifts while pursuing a future dedicated to caring for others.
A new hands-on exhibit pairs replicas of prehistoric giants with real fossils being restored in Gateway's demo lab.
Those fire-prevention goats are making their return to Chico's Lindo Channel for the next few weeks as part of an effort to reduce fire risk.
College is starting and these are new events happening around Chico.   Tuesday, Aug. 25 Wildcat Resource Fair Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: The Gauntlet For new and returning students, the resource fair is a great way to stock up on some essentials for the new semester. Over 40 Chico State departments will…
ChicoSol runs guest commentary and analysis on Mondays. In early 2025, a social media post advertised a sit-in protest at an upcoming job fair on the Chico State campus. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would be present at the fair to recruit students.
For master printmaker Max Valentine (Art ’15), the exhibition marks a return to the print studio that first showed him what a career in art could look like.
Local citizens fill the Council chamber, and the City says it will hold a special City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 21 for discussion of license plate reader data sharing. “These license plate readers, they’re just not reading the license plates, they’re video cameras basically,” said Chico resident Dan Pantry.
Chico residents call on City Council to remove police ALPR cameras and establish citizen-led oversight after data-sharing revelations.
The Chico City Council discussed modifications to public nuisance enforcement rules, with potential expansions after the Warren Settlement Agreement expires in January 2027.
Chico officially has a new city manager since last nightGillian Haen was officially sworn in as Chico’s new city manager Tuesday night during a City Council me
The City of Chico settled a $325,000 excessive-force lawsuit, and watchdog groups are calling for the city to end its license-plate reader contract.
Chico City Council approved an ordinance establishing entertainment zones in downtown and Meriam Park allowing public consumption of alcohol in designated areas.
Cal Skate Chico FunLand closed after nearly 50 years with new ownership planning renovations, leaving the Nor Cal Roller Derby team and Chico Artistic Skate Club searching for alternative venues.
City Attorney proposes tightening encampment rules after Warren v. Chico settlement expires in January, including citations regardless of shelter availability.
The brand new Chick-fil-A in Chico opened bright and early at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, to a line stretching around the building.Guests were dressed in c
Chico's first Chick-fil-A restaurant opened August 13 at 2018 Forest Avenue under local owner-operator Matt Hock, creating approximately 140 new jobs.
After 16 years on Chico High School's campus, Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is preparing to welcome students to its new permanent home. The community is invited to tour
Chico and Waste Management (WM) announced that service operations from the company at the local green waste facility on the city-owned airport property will con
ChicoSTART hosted a workshop on August 12 titled 'Empowering California Businesses with AI with Meta' to help local small business owners understand and adopt artificial intelligence tools.
Chico Police Department shared ALPR data with ICE and federal agencies prior to July 8, raising state law violation concerns.
Local owners Alec Binyon and Jasmine James opened Great State Coffee at 246 Broadway, replacing a 27-year Starbucks run with a locally-owned café offering late-night hours and student-friendly pricing.
Enloe Health has officially opened its new Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chico, completing a years-long effort to expand cancer care in the Northstate
A 58-year-old registered sex offender was arrested for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old in his care and faces 25-year-to-life sentence under California's One Strike law.
Gillian Haen has been selected to serve as Chico's new City Manager effective August 10, 2026.
Community input continues on Downtown Chico Revitalization Project improvements including bike lanes, wider sidewalks, better pedestrian crossings, and upgraded utilities.
Chico police and public works distributed seven-day notices to approximately 50 people camping along Lindo Channel as the city accelerates homeless encampment removals following fire emergency declaration.
Butte County extended the candidate filing deadline to August 12 for school and special district board positions because several incumbents were not seeking reelection.
Butte County’s candidate filing period for the Nov. 3 General Election opened July 13, with 91 county positions on the ballot, 43 candidates already filed, and the deadline to submit
Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force arrested three people linked to a cocaine trafficking ring targeting young clients including Chico State students, seizing counterfeit prescription drugs.
Prosecutors filed additional charges related to the Chico library shooting, including allegations involving minors against the 18-year-old suspect.
Elevated E. coli levels at Sycamore Pool prompted no-swim signs, but city testing cannot detect the O157 strain linked to last year's outbreak that hospitalized four children.
Butte County prohibits data centers in unincorporated areas; over 150 residents and 600 electronic comments at public meetings expressed opposition to potential AI data center development.
After losing one of its biggest sources of funding, Stonewall Alliance Chico is launching a new campaign to keep serving the North State's LGBTQ+ community.
The California Attorney General's office is considering whether to investigate Chico police for sharing license plate reader data with federal agencies including ICE and Border Patrol.
Deadline for candidate nomination papers for November election to fill three City Council seats in Districts 2, 4, and 6 closes August 7, 2026.
The Chico Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual "State of the City" event, bringing together city leaders from various sectors, including government, public wor
Chico Police Department temporarily limited license plate reader data sharing to California agencies only, following community outcry over improper data sharing with ICE and Border Patrol.
Prosecutors file three new attempted murder charges against Bradley Scott Sayer, ages 6 and 4 among alleged victims.
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