As the General Election approaches, here's what you need to know
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Saturday, October 17
As the General Election approaches, here's what you need to know
Voter guide covers Chico city council election races including District 2 (Mayor Reynolds vs. housing-focused challenger) and District 4 contests.
FPPC declares mayor free of conflict in downtown re-design
The Fair Political Practices Commission said Mayor Kasey Reynolds did not have a conflict of interest when she voted on downtown revitalization, closing an investigation that was opened after more than 80 complaints were filed.
Chico City Council District 4 candidates prepare for November election
District 4 incumbent Addison Winslow (progressive, endorsing housing reform and labor unions) faces challenger Tracy Vincent (former Navy commander, backed by police unions) in the November 3 election.
Chico City Council District 4 Candidate: Tracy Vincent
Tracy Vincent, a retired member of the United States Navy, is campaigning for the Chico City Council’s District 4 seat this November. She is running against incumbent Addison Winslow.
Friday, October 16
Chico City Council District 4 Candidate: Addison Winslow
Addison Winslow, the incumbent member for the District 4 seat on the Chico City Council, is campaigning for reelection this November. He is running against Tracy Vincent. Winslow, who has been in office since 2022, described himself as a democratic socialist and a progressive.
Chico City Council District 4 Candidate: Addison Winslow
The Orion profiles incumbent councilmember Addison Winslow's reelection campaign, which emphasizes affordability, housing reform, and environmental restoration.
Chico City Council District 4 Candidate: Addison Winslow
Addison Winslow, the incumbent member for the District 4 seat on the Chico City Council, is campaigning for reelection this November. He is running against Tracy Vincent. Winslow, who has been in office since 2022, described himself as a democratic socialist and a progressive.
Thursday, October 15
At a volatile meeting, the water board doesn’t budge
The Vina Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Vina GSA) voted 3-2 — for the second time — not to raise its plan’s regulatory threshold amid a wave of public scrutiny. For months, people who rely on groundwater from the Vina Subbasin have publicly shown disapproval of the board direction on this issue.
Wednesday, October 14
What you should know about California’s Housing Propositions
Ahead of the 2026 California general election on Nov. 3, 2026, The Orion will provide coverage of several propositions on the upcoming ballot.
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