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New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court. Will it help more people?

October 16, 2025 CalMatters 0

By Jocelyn Wiener and Marisa Kendall for CalMatters One of Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s marquee mental health programs may broaden its reach despite persistent questions about the number of people it’s helping and whether it’s achieving the […]

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California’s incarcerated firefighters to see ‘historic’ pay increase in laws Newsom signed

October 14, 2025 CalMatters 0

By Cayla Mihalovich for CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a set of bills meant to recognize incarcerated firefighters, including a historic measure to raise their pay to meet the federal minimum wage during active fires.  The wage increase, […]

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The insatiable energy demands of data centers could increase fossil fuel emissions in California

October 9, 2025 Capital & Main 0

By 2030, the centers could consume the equivalent of adding another city the size of L.A. to the state’s power grid. By Aaron Cantú, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism […]

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Community Science Book Club gets Chico back to its roots in the natural world

October 7, 2025 CN&R 0

Group has been engaging and educating club members at the Gateway Science Museum since 2021 By Delaney Joyce On the first Saturday of each month, the Community Science Book Club brings together a love of […]

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With Butte County’s representation in question, CN&R offers a Proposition 50 primer

October 2, 2025 CN&R 0

We look at the importance of California’s November 4 ballot measure By Ken Magri In the upcoming November 4 special election there is one issue to vote on, just one. Proposition 50 is asking whether […]

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Extreme Chico animal abuse case highlights the ongoing efforts and challenges around rescue work in Butte County

September 30, 2025 CN&R 0

By Emily Haerter   On September 4, Louise Whitrock-Wyatt and David Allen Petterson appeared in Butte County Superior Court on charges related to child endangerment and animal abuse. This new investigation into their household caused […]

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Flaming trauma and tragic memories: A portrayal of Butte County’s deadliest disaster, The Camp Fire, comes to Apple TV+

September 25, 2025 CN&R 1

A new film is based on the true story of a harrowing evacuation from Paradise By Ken Magri Apple TV+ is set to premiere a new disaster film, The Lost Bus, based on true events […]

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Butte County’s Assemblyman James Gallagher doesn’t think breaking up is hard to do: Introduces resolution to split the state

September 23, 2025 CN&R 1

By Ken Magri In the immediate aftermath of Proposition 50’s passage, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act, Assemblyman James Gallagher submitted what he called a “two-state solution” to split California in half. Gallagher […]

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ICE is transferring people in its custody away from family, lawyers

September 23, 2025 Capital & Main 2

One group ended up in Alaska, where prison guards pepper sprayed them after one man asked for a phone call. By Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit […]

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Lawmakers send Newsom a high-stakes energy overhaul tied to wildfires, utilities and oil

September 16, 2025 CN&R 0

By Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang for CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom closed out the legislative year with one of the most sweeping overhauls of California’s energy and climate policies in decades — a package that […]

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With salmon populations and Lake Oroville on the line, Newsom’s plan to exempt Delta tunnel from environmental review gets blocked  

September 15, 2025 CN&R 0

By Dan Bacher  A broad coalition of tribes, environmental groups, fishing organizations and family farmers joined elected officials across six counties last week – including in Butte – to celebrate a victory against Governor Gavin […]

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A silver lining in Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’

September 9, 2025 Capital & Main 0

The expansion of tax credits in his signature legislation could help California meet its desperate need for affordable housing. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital […]

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What’s going on? Sept. 4–10

September 3, 2025 CN&R 0

Still a huge variety of summertime events to explore! Chico News & Review brings you highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for […]

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When gerrymandering trumps redistricting: Chico is in the middle of a national political battle

September 2, 2025 CN&R 2

LaMalfa comes under threat and Gallagher makes Bible references as Butte County remains in the crosshairs of California’s fight to counteract Texas redistricting By Ken Magri On August 20, the Texas legislature voted to redistrict […]

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ICE is suddenly showing up in California hospitals. Workers want more guidance on what to do

September 2, 2025 CalMatters 0

By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang for CalMatters Federal immigration agents are more routinely showing up at California medical facilities as the Trump administration ramps up deportations. They may come to the emergency room, […]

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