Five things to know about police returning to Chico schools
Officers are expected to be deployed in 2027. Their return was heavily debated by parents, teachers and administrators.
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Thursday, October 22
Chico narcotics bust results in an arrest
A narcotics bust operation occurred on Oct. 11. The operation was carried out by the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force and the Special Enforcement Unit of the Butte County Sheriff’s Office.
Chico Police Department opens applications for 2027 Citizens Police Academy
Chico residents interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement can apply for the Chico Police Department’s (CPD) 2027 Citizens…
Wednesday, October 21
Student fight at Chico High sparks threats, brief lockdown
A student confrontation at Chico High School escalated into threats, triggering a brief lockdown that was lifted after police determined there was no ongoing threat.
Police are returning to Chico schools. Here’s why
The Chico Unified school board approved bringing officers back to high schools and some middle schools on Wednesday. It’s part of a grant-funded effort led by Chico Police to crack down on marijuana use on campuses.
Police officers could return to Chico schools | Eaton Fire response lawsuit | Suspicious letter sent to Rep. Huffman
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday Oct. 21, 2026.
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A 37-year-old man accused of setting fire to Oroville's historic Lott Home has pleaded no contest to intentional arson in Butte County Superior Court.Brandon Co
Tuesday, October 20
Reports indicate ICE vehicle struck Woodland pedestrian
Oct. 22 Yolo County update:Woodland police disputed a statement that it said came from the Department of Homeland Security on an apparent ICE-civilian collision earlier this week. The Woodland Police Department says a vehicle driven by agents from Immigration & Customs Enforcement hit a pedestrian on Oct. 20.
Saturday, October 17
Police Blotter: Parking Structure hit-and-run leaves a vehicle damaged
This story reviews the University Police Department’s daily crime logs. An Orion reporter spoke with Sgt. Jared Gleason for more information regarding certain logged events from this week, Oct. 11–17.
Police Blotter: Parking Structure hit-and-run leaves a vehicle damaged
This story reviews the University Police Department’s daily crime logs. An Orion reporter spoke with Sgt. Jared Gleason for more information regarding certain logged events from this week, Oct. 11–17.
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