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Gallagher's bill could void referendum blocking Valley's Edge

Gallagher’s bill could void referendum blocking Valley’s Edge

As District 3 assemblyman, James Gallagher introduced AB 2676
A few months before stepping down from the California State Assembly, Republican James Gallagher introduced a bill that could overturn a 2024 citizen-led referendum in Chico. Voters blocked the controversial Valley’s Edge development in that referendum. The bill, Assembly Bill 2676, now in the state Senate, has bipartisan support, largely because California has a serious shortage of affordable housing, and …

ChicoSol’s Debajito coverage recognized with top award

Our story, “Debajito: a call to dance, a call to action,” has been recognized with a first place in Arts & Entertainment reporting in 2025 by the California News Publishers Association (CNPA).

The story on the Chico-based band by Editor Leslie Layton was recently entered into the statewide contest that recognizes outstanding coverage in a variety of divisions and categories. Layton’s story, posted in both English and Spanish, was inspired by the release of “Entremundos,” Debajito’s first album that was recorded with the help of Chico State Recording Arts students. Listen to the popular single “Frontera” here and read the story in Spanish below. (Lee en español abajo.)

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Reader Comments

Jun 19
“Great article!”
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Jun 18
“It appears Gallagher gets heavy support from real estate agents and developers. $96,050 for “developers and brokers” strictly, or $175,450 for “real-estate interests” broadly from 2016 to date. This is just a…”
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