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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Yesterday — Friday, September 4
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,…
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.
Wednesday, September 2
Outside expert could review Chico’s internal audit of police license plate readers
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.
Tuesday, September 1
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.
City Council agrees to look at an “ad hoc” review during meeting
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.
Monday, August 31
Chico takes first step to tighten homeless encampment rules after settlement ends
City Attorney Ryan Jones presented options to city council for tightening homeless encampment enforcement rules before the Warren v. Chico settlement expires in January.
Chico City Council to discuss indoor cooling standards for rental properties
Chico leaders will discuss whether to set indoor temperature standards for rental units as extreme heat poses growing health risks.
Wednesday, August 26
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
Tuesday, August 25
Friday, August 21
Thursday, August 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.
Wednesday, August 19
'Take them down': Chico residents call for removal of license plate reader cameras
Chico residents call on City Council to remove police ALPR cameras and establish citizen-led oversight after data-sharing revelations.
Tuesday, August 18
Chico city council to review possible bypasses around nuisance abatement
The Chico City Council discussed modifications to public nuisance enforcement rules, with potential expansions after the Warren Settlement Agreement expires in January 2027.
Chico swears in Gillian Haen as city manager, replacing retired Mark Sorensen
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
Chico City Council moves forward with proposed entertainment zones ordinance
Chico City Council approved an ordinance establishing entertainment zones in downtown and Meriam Park allowing public consumption of alcohol in designated areas.
Friday, August 14
Stricter rules against camping in public spaces could soon be coming to Chico
City Attorney proposes tightening encampment rules after Warren v. Chico settlement expires in January, including citations regardless of shelter availability.
Thursday, August 13
Wednesday, August 12
Monday, August 10
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Gillian Haen has been selected to serve as Chico's new City Manager effective August 10, 2026.
Friday, August 7
Thursday, August 6
Chico Chamber of Commerce hosts 2026 State of the City address highlighting progress
The Chico Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual "State of the City" event, bringing together city leaders from various sectors, including government, public wor
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