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Industry, educators tie fire prevention and jobs

Industry, educators tie fire prevention and jobs

Tree School in Paradise open to all
Educators and industry leaders are simultaneously touting fire prevention, forestry jobs and environmental education at upcoming events and on their respective websites. An all-day California Tree School event will be held April 18 at Paradise High School and will be open to all, according to organizers at the Butte Fire Safe Council. The event, hosted by the University of California …

City Council to meet April 7

The Council will select one of three downtown revitalization plans that aim to improve mobility and infrastructure in downtown Chico when it convenes at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 421 Main St.

The Council will also consider approving a $651,376 grant match from Opioid Settlement Funds for the Jesus Center Substance Use Disorder project, and discuss public power proposals and commercial cannabis regulations.

Meetings are televised live on Cable Channel 11 and streamed live via this link. 

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Apr 03
“Are there scholarships available?”
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Apr 02
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