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Suspect in library shooting pleads not guilty

Suspect in library shooting pleads not guilty

Bradley Scott Sayer, accused of killing two men, appears in court
Bradley Scott Sayer, wearing a yellow shirt that confined his hands and arms, today pleaded not guilty in Butte County Superior Court in connection with the June 22 shooting at the Chico library. Sayer, 18, faces two counts of first degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing two library patrons — 78-year-old Robert Johnson and 46-year-old Cody Hull — with …

‘Entertainment zones’ to come to Chico

The Chico City Council at its July 14 meeting approved an ordinance creating “entertainment zones” in downtown Chico and Meriam Park, paving the way for customers 21 and older to purchase alcoholic beverages from participating licensed businesses and consume them in designated public areas. The zones will operate daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The council also directed staff to provide annual updates on the program.

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