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Local heroes

Each November, the Chico News & Review takes a little break from the news to carve out some space for giving thanks. As we head into the holidays, we offer our 2022 Local Heroes—three groups […]

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Skate season

The Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza (pictured) is returning for its second year. The City of Chico is again partnering with the Downtown Chico Business Association, which will manage the temporary rink in the […]

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Full speed ahead

A week before Election Day, amid a battle over the balance of power in local (and national) government, the Chico City Council meeting Tuesday night (Nov. 1) attracted sparse attendance. Only a dozen citizens came […]

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Taking flight

As the Chico City Council convened in closed session Tuesday evening (Oct. 18), diners downtown took advantage of the seasonable weather for a meal outside. At Momona and the Banshee, patrons enjoyed streetfront tables in […]

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Election guide

In this issue: Public trusteesCandidates navigate politics in head-to-head school board contestsVying for majorityQ&A with the eight City Council candidates in head-to-head match-ups for four district seatsIt has to be ShastaMeet the moderate with sights […]

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Vying for majority

Notes on this feature: Candidates’ answers have been minimally edited, mainly for grammar and punctuation. Seats for Chico Cty Council Districts 2, 3, 4 and 6 are on the 2022 ballot. For this election, Districts […]

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It has to be Shasta

This feature is part of the CN&R’s Oct. 6 Election Issue. For more stories on the 2022 general election click here. Democratic challenger Max Steiner’s strategy to unseat long-time incumbent Doug LaMalfa for his seat […]

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State of direct democracy

By Ben Christopher, Sameea Kamal and CalMatters staff (for Cal Matters) CalMatters is an independent public journalism venture covering California state politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. This feature is part of the CN&R’s […]

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How do I vote?

This feature is part of the CN&R’s Oct. 6 Election Issue. For more stories on the 2022 general election click here. Ballots for the 2022 General Election are mailed out Oct. 10-Nov. 1 for those […]