Chico Parade of Lights canceled
Organizers canceled the annual holiday parade, citing inability to meet updated downtown safety requirements and a $19,000 city equipment fee.
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Thursday, October 15
Weekend picks: Witch's Market, Coming Out for Art & North State Symphony
Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from October 15 to October 18.
'OpenAI is a scam': Chico State protesters slam artificial intelligence in the classroom
Chico State students protested California State University's contract with OpenAI as part of statewide demonstrations against AI in education.
Wednesday, October 14
Domestic well owners fear losing water under current plan
Domestic well owners near Chico fear groundwater management thresholds could leave about 32% of wells dry, as occurred during 2021 drought.
Tuesday, October 13
Builders' Village opens in Chico to fight homelessness, disability
Chico Housing Action Team celebrated the opening of Builders' Village in Chico, a 61-unit permanent supportive housing community for people experiencing homelessness and living with disabilities, with intake forms expected
Chico State program will pay aspiring teachers $42,000 a year to train in rural elementary schools
Chico State launched ROOTS, a three-year program paying $42,000 annually to attract teachers to rural North State schools, funded by an $8 million federal grant.
Sunday, October 11
California Faculty Association updates students on bargaining
Chico State's Faculty Association held a town hall explaining contract negotiations with California State University that could lead to a faculty strike.
Saturday, October 10
From high school dropout to trustee, Robinson supported children
Eileen Robinson, who served on the Chico Unified School District Board of Education for 16 years after beginning as a volunteer, steps down at year-end advocating for student mental health and LGBTQ+ support.
From high school dropout to trustee, Robinson supported children
Eileen Robinson dropped out of high school as a teen but eventually became a Chico Unified School District (CUSD) trustee as a single parent. After some 16 years on the CUSD Board of Education, she’s stepping down. Robinson found her life path when she volunteered in her children’s classrooms in 1975.
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