DUI checkpoint planned Friday night in Chico
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Chico Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint Friday night in Chico.The checkpoint will ope
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Yesterday — Friday, September 4
Man arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot up Oroville charter school
The Oroville Police Department (OPD) arrested a man on Friday, suspected of making multiple threats against a local charter school.According to investigators,
Chico library could get panic buttons in security overhaul after shooting
The security upgrades would be for the Chico and Oroville branches, which are currently undergoing renovation, and come after two people were fatally shot at the Chico location in June.
Chico police seek help locating missing 69-year-old Javier Menchaca
Chico police are asking for the public’s help finding a 69-year-old man who has not been seen or heard from since he was last seen at home.
Wednesday, September 2
Oroville woman charged after crash sent child, officer to hospital
An Oroville woman faced felony charges after authorities said she crashed into a Paradise Police patrol vehicle, seriously injuring her 6-year-old daughter…
Tuesday, September 1
Chico shelter drug bust raises concerns over settlement agreement
Authorities have arrested Michael Terrance Harrigan II, a resident of the Genesis Pallet Shelter in Chico, for allegedly trafficking fentanyl within the shelter
Paradise police thank community for support of Sgt. Alvies after serious crash
The Paradise Police Department shared the following message from Lt. Drew Cooper thanking the community for its support of Detective Sgt. Alvies and his family
Newsom opposes Tina Peters’ parole transfer | Paradise DUI suspect due in court | Chico weighs indoor cooling standards
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
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Chico police arrested a 19-year-old Orland man early Saturday after officers responding to a reported threat to shoot residents found a firearm
Monday, August 31
Paradise police sergeant seriously injured by suspected DUI driver
A Paradise police sergeant was seriously injured early Saturday when another driver struck his marked patrol car on Highway 99 in Butte County.
Chico man dies after head-on crash with tractor truck
CHP is investigating a fatal crash that happened on State Route 99 in unincorporated Butte County, north of Chico.
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Last Monday’s Hot Takes is A.P. Porter’s column that appears the last Monday of the month. The Chico Police Department requires that applicants, “Be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which…
Thursday, August 27
Ousted dean: Chico State administrators failed to address discrimination allegations
This story was originally published by ChicoSol. Newly-released court documents reveal more about alleged harassment and disparaging remarks aimed at Patricia Stock, a native of Argentina and former dean of California State University, Chico’s College of Agriculture.
Ousted dean: Chico State administrators failed to address discrimination allegations
Newly-released court documents reveal more about alleged harassment and disparaging remarks aimed at Patricia Stock, a native of Argentina and former dean of California State University, Chico’s College of Agriculture.
Wednesday, August 26
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Last Monday is a column that appears the last Monday of the month. The Chico Police Department requires that applicants, “Be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect…
Tuesday, August 18
Chico settles $325K excessive-force lawsuit
The City of Chico settled a $325,000 excessive-force lawsuit, and watchdog groups are calling for the city to end its license-plate reader contract.
Wednesday, August 12
Chico police shared license plate reader data with ICE. What happens to the cameras now?
Chico Police Department shared ALPR data with ICE and federal agencies prior to July 8, raising state law violation concerns.
Monday, August 10
Registered sex offender held without bail in Chico child molestation, gun case
A 58-year-old registered sex offender was arrested for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old in his care and faces 25-year-to-life sentence under California's One Strike law.
Friday, August 7
Three arrested in Chico drug trafficking investigation targeting young adults
Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force arrested three people linked to a cocaine trafficking ring targeting young clients including Chico State students, seizing counterfeit prescription drugs.
New charges filed in Chico library shooting; Chico police data sharing raises legal questions
Prosecutors filed additional charges related to the Chico library shooting, including allegations involving minors against the 18-year-old suspect.
Will California investigate Chico police license plate data sharing?
The California Attorney General's office is considering whether to investigate Chico police for sharing license plate reader data with federal agencies including ICE and Border Patrol.
Thursday, August 6
Chico police restrict license plate reader access to California agencies during policy review
Chico Police Department temporarily limited license plate reader data sharing to California agencies only, following community outcry over improper data sharing with ICE and Border Patrol.
Children among alleged victims in new Chico library shooting charges
Prosecutors file three new attempted murder charges against Bradley Scott Sayer, ages 6 and 4 among alleged victims.
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