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Honduran immigrant’s detention prompts fear in community
A Chico resident from Honduras detained by ICE the morning of Oct. 9 is awaiting deportation at the California City Immigration Processing Center in Kern County, sources told ChicoSol. As the 26-year-old immigrant and his older brother left their homes to go to a painting job, they were met by ICE agents. Dark SUVs blocked their truck. The older brother …

What’s on your ballot? Ask ChicoSol

Come to a forum that includes ChicoSol reporters to learn more about the City Council races in Chico before casting your ballot in the Nov. 3 general election.

Journalists from NSPR and CalMatters will join ChicoSol contributing reporter Chris Hutton and our Local News fellow Katherine Kihiczak to discuss California ballot measures and congressional and state Assembly races as well.

This event is presented with Chico State’s Journalism and Public Relations Department.

  • When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21
  • Where: Colusa Hall, Room 100A, Chico State.
  • Cost: Free

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It’s time to bring passenger flights back to Chico

It’s time to bring passenger flights back to Chico

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From high school dropout to trustee, Robinson supported children

From high school dropout to trustee, Robinson supported children

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 ‘Ridiculous’: Chico councilmembers clash over anti-camping ordinances

 ‘Ridiculous’: Chico councilmembers clash over anti-camping ordinances

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‘Discovery and treasure-seeking’: The Bookstore celebrates 50 years

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Butte County ICE activity remains high in 2026

Butte County ICE activity remains high in 2026

Community Calendar

October 14, 5:00pm Vina GSA board meets
Location: Chico City Council Chambers, 421 Main St.
October 14, 6:00pm CUSD special board meeting
Location: Center for the Arts at Pleasant Valley High School
October 20, 6:00pm Chico City Council
Location: 421 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
October 27, 9:00am Butte County Board of Supervisors
Location: 25 County Center Dr suite 205, Oroville, CA 95965, USA
November 3, 6:00pm Chico City Council
Location: 421 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA

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Council votes to further ALPR audit at cost of $6,000

Council votes to further ALPR audit at cost of $6,000

In a 4-3 split vote, the Chico City Council has directed the police department to purchase a $6,000 Motorola software …
Aquí Estamos – Here We Stand
Chico PD confirms ICE access, data loss in new report

Chico PD confirms ICE access, data loss in new report

Federal immigration authorities used Chico’s automated license plate readers (ALPR) as recently as this past summer, the Chico Police Department …

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Oct 12
“A great article and tribute to a wonderful and dedicated public servant. Eileen Robinson is and has been a blessing for our Chico Community. Well done. Thank you.”
Richard Roth on From high school dropout to trustee, Robinson supported children
Oct 12
“I do not like them. Crammed into a tin can with a bunch of people is not my idea of living life to its fullest. I do not like living under their…”
Richard Roth on It’s time to bring passenger flights back to Chico
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Christine Schlunz on It’s time to bring passenger flights back to Chico
Oct 12
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