Politics

City Council to examine cooling standard gaps for commercial buildings

City Council to examine cooling standard gaps for commercial buildings

Meeting ends with a flurry of requests, from rent control to forming ad hoc committee
City Council majority wants tougher "public nuisance" enforcement

City Council majority wants tougher “public nuisance” enforcement

Community members call for ALPR, police oversight

Community members call for ALPR, police oversight

Council to discuss the sharing of data from license plate readers in September
Emergency declaration could expedite sweeps

Emergency declaration could expedite sweeps

City leaders worry about fire season danger
Gillian Haen's road to city manager

Gillian Haen’s road to city manager

Haen's hire faces both skepticism and enthusiasm
Latin America’s lessons about democracy to be featured at Chico event

Latin America’s lessons about democracy to be featured at Chico event

City launches internal investigation into data sharing with federal agencies

City launches internal investigation into data sharing with federal agencies

Agreements for access to ALPR data came as early as February 2023
Alternative Site residents fear return to the streets

Alternative Site residents fear return to the streets

City says the outdoor encampment required by a lawsuit settlement will be shut down
California restricts utility shutoffs

California restricts utility shutoffs

Dangerous heat ripples across state
Dimwit from Downey Defanged

Dimwit from Downey Defanged

Potential conflict of interest and collegial blindside show Pacheco's colors
'Entertainment zones' to come to Chico

‘Entertainment zones’ to come to Chico

Divided City Council delays four-year police union contract

Divided City Council delays four-year police union contract

Van Overbeek’s absence might have affected the outcome