Criminal Justice

Chico journalist sues DA over public records

Chico journalist sues DA over public records

Lawsuit claims law enforcement agencies withhold public documents
On the cop beat in 2025

On the cop beat in 2025

Sunny interviews writer Dave Waddell
Chico officer suspended for receiving oral sex in patrol vehicle

Chico officer suspended for receiving oral sex in patrol vehicle

Police chief cuts in half recommended suspension
Ex-girlfriend: On-duty sex with former sergeant dated to 2022

Ex-girlfriend: On-duty sex with former sergeant dated to 2022

Chico PD records show sex acts ‘escalated’ after sex-related demotion
Witness: Cadwallader held pellet gun when killed

Witness: Cadwallader held pellet gun when killed

Butte deputies used drone to confirm air rifle before shooting, witness says
Butte County Mental Health Diversion court brightens futures; challenges remain

Butte County Mental Health Diversion court brightens futures; challenges remain

Mental health diversion underused, some attorneys say
Exclusive Interview: Groomed by a badge

Exclusive Interview: Groomed by a badge

Woman speaks out about sex with on-duty Chico PD sergeant
Happiness is in giving, says local attorney

Happiness is in giving, says local attorney

Changemaker: Ron Reed takes on problems from East Africa to Butte County
Butte County police-shooting probes stall

Butte County police-shooting probes stall

After decades of rapid reviews, DA Ramsey hasn't issued a report in years
Butte County responds to courthouse ICE arrests

Butte County responds to courthouse ICE arrests

Hispanic Resource Council & other groups answer call to action
Seven years after fatal bike crash, a Chico doctor is still missed

Seven years after fatal bike crash, a Chico doctor is still missed

It was the driver's second collision with a bike; was county, too, at fault?