Chico Unified parents who demand that their school district crafts stronger protections for students and faculty against hate speech say they are forming an anti-racism coalition. Mele Benz is one of numerous parents in Chico who say they want children to have better protection from discrimination and hate speech. She is one of three parents … Chico parents form anti-racism coalition
Scott and Paula Rushing have spent six years fighting the City of Chico over its role in the killing of their son, Tyler. Now, the Rushings face yet another hurdle -— they’ve been denied police records about the 2017 shooting and tasering of Tyler. Scott Rushing, a Ventura resident, has filed a lawsuit claiming the … New lawsuit filed against City in Tyler Rushing case
Chico’s City Council has adopted an eight-year housing plan after finally winning approval from the state with its fourth draft of the required document. The Sept. 19 City Council unanimous vote sealed the eight-year plan, the Housing Element, that outlines the development strategy for long-term residential growth and includes an assessment of current housing stock … Housing Element gets nod from both state and Council
Affordable housing for low-income renters is growing increasingly available across Butte County -– even as the population of unhoused people grows. There has been progress on the housing gap as new affordable housing developments come on line, and more expensive homes free up units for those qualifying for low-income units, said Butte County Housing Authority … Affordable housing comes on line in Butte
Cities like Chico are under growing pressure to protect people from harm and death as waves of extreme heat become more commonplace — and after California faced its hottest month on record. The state, meanwhile, says it is launching a new program to help vulnerable communities — particularly the unhoused and aging populations — face … State will help California cities prepare for heat
The scramble is on to ensure that millions, if they still qualify, do not get disenrolled this year from their state medical insurance. In California, one out of every three residents is insured by Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program for low-income adults and families. That means that one-third of all Californians, or more than 15 … Medi-Cal recipients must renew to keep coverage