Chico Fire Department appoints longtime firefighter as new deputy chief
The Chico Fire Department appointed Phil Stelle as its new deputy fire chief, bringing a longtime department veteran into the leadership…
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Today — Monday, October 26
Ready, Set, Splat! Pumpkin Drop Returns to Chico State
The annual fall event showcases science as something that's fun, not scary.
A heart wounded by Bishop’s passing
I was sitting in a room full of nurses, watching grisly slides of wounds when my heart was wounded by a text. My friend, Justin Bishop, had passed away. ChicoSol readers might remember the evocative story written by Chris Hutton last summer when Justin had his electricity turned off in his metal sardine can trailer ...
Yesterday — Sunday, October 25
High gas prices force drivers to sacrifice and strategize
Until recently, Kwumbe Walker, a part time Doordash driver, drove his own car for work — a 1998 Chevy Malibu. Until recently, he completed his deliveries, filled his tank, and still went home with a profit. And until recently, that worked — but with soaring gas prices, it’s become impossible.
Saturday, October 24
PVHS students hold walkout to protest ICE in Chico
Dozens of students walked out of their afternoon classes at Pleasant Valley High School on Oct. 23 to protest ICE activity in Chico. The high schoolers, carrying signs with phrases like “ICE OUT,” marched to the corner of East and Ceanothus avenues opposite their campus.
Chico State men’s soccer team avoids sixth straight loss with late penalty kick
The Chico State Wildcats’ men’s soccer team remain winless in the California Collegiate Athletic Association play after a wild 2-2 tie against the Stanislaus State Warriors. The ’Cats entered the game having lost their last five games and hadn’t earned a win since mid-September.
Chico nonprofit buys historic downtown El Rey Theater, with plans to give it new life
Save the El Rey nonprofit secures funds to purchase the downtown Chico theater. They plan to preserve the building and host film screenings, plays and other events in the future.
Friday, October 23
Chico City Council approves homeless camping rule changes ahead of Warren settlement end
Chico officials voted Tuesday, Oct. 20, to tighten enforcement of homeless camping rules on public property, approving changes to city code ahead of the…
Oroville district denies STREAM Charter School renewal
More than 500 students and their families at STREAM Charter School in Oroville are facing uncertainty after the Oroville City Elementary School District Board o
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