Chico City Council

A fatal shooting at Chico’s alternative homeless site has renewed scrutiny of the city’s management — just as a key committee meeting was abruptly canceled.

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A state bill that would have given renters a two-week grace period before eviction has failed. In Chico, where wildfires have driven up housing pressure and prices, a local leader says tenants remain vulnerable and she thinks the city could help.

All Chico police and firefighters will now get free yearly cancer screenings. The city approved the expansion this week. In six months, it will consider expanding the program to other city employees.

The city’s ad hoc committee on homelessness heard from police and probation leaders at its last meeting. Residents also voiced concern that deeper causes like housing costs aren’t getting enough attention.

The Chico ad hoc committee on homelessness held its second meeting this week. It's been hearing presentations from service providers in the area, and determining topics it'll discuss at future meetings.

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