Chico City Council

President Donald Trump signed a short-term spending bill over the weekend. It prevented a government shutdown and outlined where federal funds will go over the next six months. But it does not include money that rural schools have historically used to stay afloat. Also, Shasta County supervisors joined the Freedom Foundation in a lawsuit against a state agency. They claim California statutes violate their free speech rights, and a homeless aid group has created a fund to push back against anti-homeless laws and policies at the federal, state, and local level.

The Chico City Council made changes to a law amending its syringe exchange program ordinance at the last meeting and tomorrow will decide whether to adopt the amendments. Also, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company announced it won’t be hosting Oktoberfest or Beer Camp this year, and the Paradise Planning Commission has two open positions and accepts applications until early April.

A proposal in San Jose would punish unhoused residents who refuse the offer of shelter more than three times. It's a move to address unhoused residents who resist shelter — a problem the City of Chico is also working to solve.

At its meeting this week, the Chico City Council created an ad hoc committee dedicated to reducing homelessness. Its goal is to find new approaches that go beyond enforcement and encampment sweeps.

At its meeting this week, the Chico City Council created an ad hoc committee dedicated to reducing homelessness. Also, President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order that would dismantle the Department of Education, and Chico will soon be replacing many yield signs with stop signs around the city.

The failed housing development was defeated in the March 2024 primaries. Now, the developer’s legal team is filing a claim against the city that alleges violation of state law.

Many Chico residents feel unsafe walking at night due to a lack of streetlamps. But some advocates say steps need to be taken to keep our skies dark at night.

Chico Fire Department has been increasingly responding to warming and cooking fires started at homeless encampments. Last night the city council considered banning camping in some places of the city.

Chico Fire Department has been increasingly responding to warming and cooking fires started at homeless encampments. Last night the city council considered banning camping in some places of the city. Also, Nevin Kallepalli, a Shasta Scout reporter, explains what is currently known about Juan Moreno, the fifth person to die in the Shasta County Jail since 2023, and PG&E says crews and equipment are in place to respond to any power outages caused by the next atmospheric river forecast to move through the region Thursday and Friday.

The Redding City Council will discuss a lawsuit filed by a former police officer who says she was wrongfully terminated after making claims of persistent sexual harassment. Also, after testing free parking in downtown Chico during the holidays, the city council is considering bringing more free parking downtown, and Pro Championship Wrestling hosted a show over the weekend in Oroville that drew hundreds of fans from across the area.