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Black Resiliency Project tackles social problems across demographics

Black Resiliency Project tackles social problems across demographics

Changemakers: Chico-based leaders support Black families from Sacramento to Siskiyou
Changemaker is an occasional ChicoSol series about community members working for the betterment of others. We’re running this story for the Fourth of July and the nation’s 250th anniversary to honor the contributions made by African American organizations. As an African American woman who has lived in rural Butte County, Rachel Morton knows what it means to be a person …

ChicoSol’s immigration reporting recognized with second place by CNPA

ChicoSol’s 2025 immigration reporting won statewide recognition with a second place in the recent California News Publishers Association contest for this story and others. The story focused on Ozan, a Chico resident who was arrested by ICE inside Butte County Superior Court.

Thank you to our readers who make possible award-winning reporting that brings statewide attention to issues like immigration. Please consider visiting our membership page and supporting ChicoSol with a monthly donation, no matter the size.

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Chico-area residents gathered for vigils June 23 following the shooting that killed two men — Robert Johnson of Orland and Jacob “Cody” Hull of Chico. video by Chris Hutton

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Immigration
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship

Special Projects
Videos show deputy was told of possible pellet gun before killing Cadwallader

Videos show deputy was told of possible pellet gun before killing Cadwallader

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CUSD approves $240 million budget in uncertain fiscal year

CUSD approves $240 million budget in uncertain fiscal year

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Which calendar category?

Community
Chicoans flock to fundraiser for library shooting victims

Chicoans flock to fundraiser for library shooting victims

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Rechaza a los solicitantes de asilo

Community Calendar

July 7, 6:00pm Chico City Council
Location: 421 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
July 21, 6:00pm Chico City Council
Location: 421 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
July 28, 9:00am Butte County Board of Supervisors
Location: 25 County Center Dr suite 205, Oroville, CA 95965, USA
August 4, 6:00pm Chico City Council
Location: 421 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
August 18, 6:00pm Chico City Council
Location: 421 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA

Special Projects

Special Projects
Investigative reporting recognized statewide

Investigative reporting recognized statewide

ChicoSol has been recognized with a second place award in investigative reporting in the California News Publishers Association (CNPA) annual …
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Debajito: una oda a la resistencia y la alegría

Debajito: una oda a la resistencia y la alegría

Read this story in English here. Changemaker es una serie ocasional de ChicoSol que presenta perfiles de personas que contribuyen …

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Rachel on Black Resiliency Project tackles social problems across demographics
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Rachel on Chico parents form anti-racism coalition
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