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Former Ag dean sues Chico State president and CSU for alleged discrimination and retaliation

Former Ag dean sues Chico State president and CSU for alleged discrimination and retaliation

Patricia Stock, former dean of the College of Agriculture, is seeking at least $4 million in damages
This article was produced and originally published by The Orion, Chico State’s independent student newspaper. Reporting contributed by: Andrew Vojta, Ronald Bolling, Jr. and Owen Daniels. Thirteen days after Steve Perez shed the interim tag from his title as president of Chico State, he fired the dean of the College of Agriculture, Patricia Stock, a native of Argentina. Now, …

City Council to reconsider sewer rate increase

Sewer rates are once again on the Chico City Council agenda for the upcoming May 5 meeting.

Vice Mayor Dale Bennett requested reconsideration of the large five-year sewer rate increase approved March 17. The increase was approved by a Council majority, including Bennett, after a Public Works official presented the challenges caused by long-term underfinancing.

The Council opens its public meeting at 6 p.m. at the Chico Municipal Center Council Chamber, 421 Main St. A closed session will be held at 4:30 p.m.

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