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Some major themes that have already emerged include affordability, elections and how to prepare for the next Trump Administration.

The holiday season brought many shoppers to downtown Chico. But business owners said they’d like to see changes to make the area more appealing. Also, a recent report shows traffic cameras have reduced violations in Redding. This comes as the Chico City Council is exploring options for purchasing cameras for Chico. Plus, Shasta County business owners will have an opportunity to learn about exporting their products or services at a seminar next month.

San Francisco Democrat Scott Wiener says California could leave the door open to the incoming Republican-led Congress making major changes to the constitution if it doesn’t act.

The plan would create pathways to receive college credit for experience gained outside of a classroom, such as military service or other job training.

Supporters say it could help slow rates of depression and anxiety in adolescents. Detractors say users will scroll right past it.

Chico could see a more progressive city council next year. There will be no change to North State representatives in the U.S. House. Butte County will likely implement a 1% sales tax. Prop 33, which would have allowed local governments in California to implement rent control, appears to have failed. Here are some of the most important local election updates!

As a gasoline reserve bill faces a final vote today, labor advocates say the bill’s safety measures don’t go far enough.

Two housing-related measures will be on the ballot in November, including a statewide rent control proposal that has already been rejected twice by voters.

Governor Newsom signs dozens of housing bills and announces $2.2 billion in Prop 1 funding for housing and services

The Public Policy Institute of California released the report 10 years after the ballot measure went into effect and two months before voters decide whether to repeal aspects of it.