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Every local story we can verify from the outlets’ own feeds — ChicoSol, NSPR, KRCR, The Orion, Chico State Today, Butte County, Patch Chico and City of Chico — newest first, each linked to the article. The photos and summaries are the outlets’ own.

ChicoSol·Sep 4·By Natalie Hanson and Leslie Layton

State funding change leaves youth, LGBTQ+ programs in limbo

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.

The Orion·Sep 4·By Alyssa Davis

Breaking News: Éstom Jámani Dining Hall Temporarily Closed

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…

Chico StateÉstom Jámani Dining Hall
The Orion·Sep 4·By Elizabeth Perez

Eating right while on a budget

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,…

ChicoSol·Sep 4

Sunny’s podcast: Aug. 27-Sept. 1

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.

  • ChicoSol·Sep 4·By Aaron Quinn

    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 Orion·Sep 4·By Jamison Leung

    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.

ChicoSol·Sep 3·By Aaron Quinn/The Rimfire Report

Newsom’s mental health overhaul is real

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.

The Orion·Sep 3·By Lucy Bakowski

Clubtacular: A Club For Everyone

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.

ChicoSol·Sep 3·By Chris Hutton

Solar farm tentatively planned for Skyway

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.

The Orion·Sep 3·By Elizabeth Perez

Local Job Fair promotes new employment opportunities

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 Orion·Sep 2·By Emilio Ceja

Workin’ 9 to 5 at Transgender, Transylvania

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.

The Orion·Sep 1·By Elizabeth Perez

Local Job Fair happening September 2

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…

ChicoSol·Sep 1·By Chris Hutton

Council to consider an indoor temperature threshold today

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.

ChicoSol·Sep 1·By Lindajoy Fenley

ChicoSol adds new reporter

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.

Butte County·Aug 31

Road Closure Notice: Dogtown Road

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…

The Orion·Aug 31·By Braeden Raley, A & E

Weekly wind-up Sept. 1 through Sept. 7

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…

  • Butte County·Aug 31

    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).

  • ChicoSol·Aug 31·By A.P. Porter

    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…

KRCR·Aug 29·By Preston Donion

Weekend Forecast: Fall feeling arrives early

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

NSPR·Aug 28·By Erik Adams

Why Butte County is a hot spot for West Nile virus

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.

The Orion·Aug 26·By Alexa Lima and Josephine Bowman

Words of the wise

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?

ChicoSol·Aug 26·By Yucheng Tang

Rediscovering Our Hands

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

ChicoSol·Aug 26·By Li Lovett, ACoM

‘Encuentra a tu aliado’ ayuda a universitarios de California

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.

  • ChicoSol·Aug 26·By A.P. Porter

    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…

The Orion·Aug 24·By Braeden Raley, A&E Editor

Weekly Wind-up Aug. 25 through Aug. 31

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·Aug 24·By Adin White

What happened to free speech at Chico State?

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.

ChicoSol·Aug 20

Outcry at City Council over camera data sharing

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.

KRCR·Aug 13·By Keith Jouganatos

Chick-fil-A Opens First Chico Location

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.

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