Chico Tries to Balance Housing Needs With Fire Risk
Like many California communities, Chico needs to build more housing to accommodate its growing population. But there’s a problem: much of the area is a tinderbox.
Chico's Refugee Crisis is a Warning About the Future of Climate Change
Chico is grappling with a housing crisis exacerbated by an influx of Camp Fire victims.
Chico’s Interim City Manager Has Resigned Two Weeks After Taking the Job
The Chico City Council has hired former Butte County Chief Administrative Officer Paul Hahn to serve as interim city manager. He is Chico’s second interim city manager in two weeks.
Five California Cities Could Lose Metropolitan Status
An MSA is defined as a city with a population of 50,000. The OMB is considering doubling that number to 100,000.
Chico Council Votes to Welcome Cannabis Storefronts
Chico has moved one step closer to regulating cannabis storefronts.
Cyber Criminals Ramp Up Attacks on Local Governments and Schools
Some California jurisdictions were hit by ransomware attacks late last year and experts expect these operations to ramp up in 2020.
How Cannabis Curious is Your City?
Entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on the cannabis industry have a new tool they can use when considering where to set up shop.
Paradise Mayor Recounts Trump’s Visit After Camp Fire
Over the weekend, four very different people put personalities and politics aside for the sake of Paradise.
Chico is California’s ‘Drunkest’ City
Nationwide, the designation goes to Green Bay, Wisconsin.
California Shines Bright on Gallup’s Latest Well-Being Index
Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo both made the top 10.