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Thurmond distinguishes himself in run for governor

Thurmond distinguishes himself in run for governor

The candidate says he would like to abolish ICE
Tony Thurmond, the state superintendent of public instruction, says he is the first gubernatorial candidate to call for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Thurmond, in an April 30 briefing with American Community Media (ACoM), said he is not only in favor of “scrapping” ICE, but he would also tax for-profit detention centers and invite young Mexicans who live near …

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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California to share data on immigrant drivers nationally

California to share data on immigrant drivers nationally

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Shasta sheriff’s office gave information to ICE

Shasta sheriff’s office gave information to ICE

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La iniciativa de identificación de votantes califica para las elecciones de noviembre en California

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GOP initiative would strengthen voter ID requirements

GOP initiative would strengthen voter ID requirements

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Last Monday

Last Monday

Community Calendar

May 5, 6:00pm Chico City Council
Location: 421 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
May 19, 6:00pm Chico City Council
Location: 421 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
May 26, 9:00am Butte County Board of Supervisors
Location: 25 County Center Dr suite 205, Oroville, CA 95965, USA
June 2, 6:00pm Chico City Council
Location: 421 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
June 16, 6:00pm Chico City Council
Location: 421 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA

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Butte County DA calls for tighter Mental Health Diversion rules

Butte County DA calls for tighter Mental Health Diversion rules

Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey is urging the California Legislature to amend the Mental Health Diversion (MHD) law to …
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Classic Chinese dish serves as community connection

Classic Chinese dish serves as community connection

Chico residents Ashley Liu and Tom Zhang met online in 2022 after each left a difficult marriage. Two years later, …

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Apr 29
“Good!!! Ice…. Ice….. Baby. Their Illegals…. Get Them Out!!!! Boy. The Poor Wokies. Just Don’t Get It!! Brain Cells Missing. From Trump Derangement Syndrome… Poor Wokies…”
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Apr 28
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Apr 28
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Apr 28
“Thank you Anthony; interesting information and observations. Our police force certainly needs more de-escalation training than such expensive equipment.”
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