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Water is safe at Sycamore Pool, city says
CHICO, Calif. - The city of Chico said there is no concern for water quality at Sycamore Pool. The city said they recently received reports on social media that there were potential water quality issues at Sycamore Pool. The city said One Mile is tested weekly for coliform bacteria and all recent test results are negative, with natural levels far below any thresholds of concern.
City of Chico proposes new agreement on how to deal with homeless crisis
CHICO, Calif. - In light of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Johnson v. Grants Pass case, the city of Chico has proposed a new agreement on how to deal with the homeless crisis. The city of Chico said the Warren v. City of Chico settlement is based on...
Chico councilmembers chime in on new proposal to handle homeless crisis
What the city of Chico is proposing to LSNC is to keep the Pallet Shelter open until the end of the settlement term, which is January 2027, and the alternative site would probably be cleared out by the beginning of next year.
A new food festival is coming to downtown Chico
CHICO, Calif. - A new food festival, named Taste of Downtown, is coming to Chico to allow people to sample downtown restaurants. This year, people can take a tour of the restaurants to check out their signature dishes. The event was formerly known as Taste of Chico in previous years and was held in the downtown streets, showcasing restaurants from all over the county.
Chico pursues closure of alternate campsite, changes to pallet shelter post-Grants Pass
CHICO, Calif. — The City of Chico is pursuing a "slow close process" of its alternate campsite on Eaton and Cohasset, according to a statement from Mayor Andrew Coolidge Wednesday. It's one of the changes they're seeking within a new agreement with Legal Services of Northern California, plaintiffs in...
Chico pursues $3.5 million grant to modernize historic 100-year-old Sycamore Pool.
CHICO, Calif. — Chico's 100-year-old Sycamore Pool could be getting an upgrade soon. The city voted this week to pursue a $3.5 million state grant to design updates to its concrete walls and flooring. Public works director Erik Gustafson says the pool is one of the few dammed natural...
Empty building in downtown Chico is sparking safety concerns
Coolidge said he plans to bring up his concerns at the next city council meeting and hopes to have a better idea of the plan and time frame by August. Empty building in downtown Chico is sparking safety concerns. Coolidge said he plans to bring up his concerns at the...
Chico Mayor Andrew Coolidge's speech regarding homeless crisis
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Johnson v. Grants Pass case, the city of Chico has proposed a new agreement on how to deal with the homeless crisis. City of Chico proposes new agreement on how to deal with homeless crisis. In light of the U.S....
Chico approves $2.4 million Habitat for Humanity project for affordable homes
CHICO, Calif. — “Many, many people actually cannot afford a house in Chico right now,” said Butte County Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Nicole Bateman. Habitat for Humanity is looking to implement five new affordable homes in 2025. On Tuesday, the Chico City Council approved Habitat for Humanity’s $2.4 million housing project.
Regino legal team responds to signing of parental notification ban legislation
CHICO, Calif. — The legal team of Aurora Regino is responding to Gov. Newsom's decision Monday to sign the SAFETY Act into law, a measure that would prohibit school districts from disclosing a change in a child's gender identity to a parent. Regino's case sparked nationwide discourse last year...
Chico Planning Commission could approve new travel center
CHICO, Calif. - The Chico Planning Commission could approve a new travel center in south Chico tonight. This would be at East Park Avenue and Carmichael Drive. It would include a gas station, a car wash and a coffee shop. The vacant restaurant on the lot would be demolished. The...
Chico moves to dissolve lawsuit settlement
The City of Chico announced today that it plans to dissolve the lawsuit settlement that for the past 18 months has restricted its ability to conduct eviction sweeps at homeless encampments. It says it will return to court. The January 2022 Settlement Agreement produced by the Warren v. Chico lawsuit...
Chico seeks new homeless regulation agreements; Sparks council disagreement
CHICO, Calif. — The City of Chico is now seeking to exit entirely from its 2022 Warren V Chico Settlement, the agreement to provide specific resources and shelter to conduct encampment cleanouts. On Tuesday, Chico Mayor Andrew Coolidge addressed what this means for the city but not everyone is on board.
PG&E to evaluate gas transmission pipeline in Chico
CHICO, Calif. - PG&E said its contract crews are preparing to conduct a safety inspection on a natural gas transmission pipe section in Chico. PG&E crews and contractors are preparing to conduct the strength test by excavating at various points along the pipe, which runs from PG&E’s center on The Midway and turns east to Fair Street near Paseo Campaneros Street and under Highway 99, then along Morrow Lane to Dominic Drive.
Chico says water safe to drink, but homeless advocates still concerned about illness at city-sanctioned encampment
About fifty makeshift tents and pop-up awnings fill a dirt and gravel lot that encompasses the city of Chico’s alternative campsite on Eaton and Cohasset roads. The encampment is for homeless residents who aren’t eligible to go to other shelters. The area was set up by the city as a result of Warren v. Chico, a settlement intended to increase shelter options after unhoused residents sued the city in 2021 for enforcing anti-camping ordinances when shelter beds weren't available.
Patrick Ranch Museum welcomes Yvette Zuniga as new director with deep local roots
CHICO, Calif. — The Patrick Ranch Museum, located in Butte County, has recently welcomed a new director, who brings with them a strong connection to the local community and a passion for preserving the area's heritage. Yvette Zuniga's roots can be traced back to Corning, where she spent her...
Majority of Chico council seats open for new candidate nominations
The face of Chico’s leadership could see a big change come November. Four seats for city council are up for re-election and residents can now begin the candidate nomination process. The city sent out a press release this week to notify residents of the upcoming municipal election that will...
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