Letters to the Editor
Letters: Aug. 5, 2021
Cop on council? Michael O’Brien spoke to the [Chico City] Council on July 20. There were some red flags in his comments. Initially, he said District Attorney Mike Ramsey asked him to run. To critics […]
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Opinions
Streetalk: Do you feel safe going to a concert (with COVID still around)?
Asked in downtown Chico Alix MacDonalduniversity employeeNo. Well, outdoor and masked, that’s my caveat. I would feel safe socially distanced and masked as needed. Krystle Tongauniversity employeeI think even masked and outdoors is unrealistic. When […]
COVID-19
Editorial: COVID surges, a self-inflicted consequence
Believe us when we say we’re as sick of the coronavirus as anyone. The isolation, financial strain and other effects of the global pandemic have greatly impacted our personal lives and business model. Like others, […]
Local Government
Editorial: Stand up to the extremists
A local political action committee’s campaign targeting now-former City Councilman Scott Huber signals a new low in the annals of Chico politics, but more disturbing is how it demonstrates that our once-fair burg is susceptible […]
Opinions
Streetalk: Your opinion on the city’s homeless shelter next to the airport?
Asked in downtown Chico Harold CrawfordretiredIt’s just difficult. You got problems that are just problems. The better we treat the homeless, the more it’s going to attract shomeless. What are you going to do? Make […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor: July 1, 2021
Common sense and decency Think about it. We hear fellow citizens express frustration over our current state of affairs by blaming the easy, conspicuous and most defenseless target: people living outside. Blaming houseless people ignores […]
COVID-19
Business as usual?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chico News & Review has reported on restaurants that opened just as stay-home mandates were ordered (like vegan pizza makers Pizza Riot and new beermakers Mulberry Station Brewing Co.); highlighted […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor: June 3, 2021
Focus on people Re: Editorial, “Admit failure and refocus on homelessness,” April 7, 2021. Chico’s homeless issue has been the focal point in our community recently due to the City Council’s poor follow through with […]
Opinions
Streetalk: Will you still wear a mask?
Asked in downtown Chico: Will you continue to wear a mask in public after state drops the requirement on June 15? Andrew LemanekDialysis techEven though I’m vaccinated, I will—indoors more so than outdoors. It’s not […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters: May 6, 2021
Two on the burned lands Re “Climate exodus”: Thank you for your coverage of the fires and their aftermath. It breaks my heart to see the devastation to people who have loved this area and […]
Opinions
Chico and the Yes Man
Following Chico City Attorney Vince Ewing’s recent smackdown in federal court, we can’t help but think about the one who got away. We’re referring to the former city attorney, Andrew Jared, whom the City Council […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor: April 14, 2021
Listen to the expert The April 6 Chico City Council meeting covered vital local issues. Most impressive was Butte County Behavioral Health Director Scott Kennelly’s informative presentation. He spoke about low crime among the homeless/unhoused […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor: April 8, 2021
Recall Newsom, or nah? I’ll start this by saying that I am neither Democrat nor Republican. The whole two-party politico smoke and mirrors nauseates me. I am a NPP (No Party Preference) registered voter. Now, […]
Opinions
Editorial: Admit failure and refocus on homelessness
It’s interesting how there’s such a deep partisan divide regarding homelessness considering that, when we get down to the core issue, most people agree that getting destitute folks into stable housing is the ultimate solution. […]
Opinions
Editorial: Blessed are the activists
We were heartened by the turnout outside of the City Council chambers last Tuesday (March 2), where dozens of Chicoans gathered to remember their homeless neighbors. They were there to mourn those who’d perished—at least […]