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High gas prices force drivers to sacrifice and strategize

High gas prices force drivers to sacrifice and strategize

Gas prices in Chico approach a 10-year record
Until recently, Kwumbe Walker, a part time Doordash driver, drove his own car for work — a 1998 Chevy Malibu. Until recently, he completed his deliveries, filled his tank, and still went home with a profit. And until recently, that worked — but with soaring gas prices, it’s become impossible. Walker now rents a Nissan Versa that gets up to …

CUSD campaign contributions

Some Chico voters are casting ballots for a trustee representative on the Chico Unified Board of Education. Read our coverage here and check out campaign contributions below.

Trustee Areas 1 & 4

Lando and Patrick: No contributions filing as of Oct. 18.

Trustee Area 5

Dalby: Has used $14,444 in non-monetary contributions and spent about $13,784.

Ford: No contributions filing as of Oct. 18.

Atkins: Has raised $10,495 and spent about $3,622. Top donors: Laurie Atkins in Seattle for $1,000; Kevin Barton, DDS for $1,500; former Board of Education trustee and farmer Matt Tennis for $500; Violich Farms president Paul Violich for $1,000. 

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