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Chico State Provost Debra Larson announced her immediate resignation late Friday afternoon, a little more than a week after EdSource reported that she signed off on the light discipline of a biology professor who had an affair with a graduate student, clearing his way to promotion.

Education |
Chico State Provost Debra Larson resigns amid outcry over professor’s alleged affair, threats

December 17, 2022 at 2:17 p.m.

Chico State Provost Debra Larson announced her immediate resignation late Friday afternoon, a little more than a week after EdSource reported that she signed off on the light discipline of...

Chico State suspended biology Professor David Stachura on Friday afternoon, a day after EdSource reported he had allegedly threatened to shoot two female colleagues who cooperated in an investigation that found he had a sexual affair with a graduate student in violation of university policy.

Education |
Chico State suspends biology professor who allegedly threatened colleagues who complained of his student affair

December 9, 2022 at 4:07 p.m.

Chico State suspended biology Professor David Stachura on Friday afternoon, a day after EdSource reported he had allegedly threatened to shoot two female colleagues who cooperated in an investigation that...

For the third time since the settlement agreement of Warren v. Chico allowed the city to continue homeless camp removals given that it provides appropriate shelter spaces, the city will once again be appearing in court over a dispute with Legal Services of Northern California.

Housing |
Chico back in court for homeless encampment settlement dispute

October 1, 2022 at 1:33 p.m.

For the third time since the settlement agreement of Warren v. Chico allowed the city to continue homeless camp removals given that it provides appropriate shelter spaces, the city will...

The new bill removes the 30-day relationship requirement in order to obtain the certification for an emotional support dog for people who are verified to be homeless — removing a barrier to shelter for unhoused people unwilling to choose shelter over keeping their pets.

Pets and Animals |
Gov. Newsom signs bill to ease emotional support dog requirements for unhoused people

September 29, 2022 at 7:20 a.m.

The new bill removes the 30-day relationship requirement in order to obtain the certification for an emotional support dog for people who are verified to be homeless — removing a...

The lake is still below the average peak for the season, DWR said, as the north state saw below average precipitation this year and experienced its driest January, February and March in 100 years.

Environment |
Lake Oroville reaches peak for the year

June 20, 2022 at 10:48 a.m.

The lake is still below the average peak for the season, DWR said, as the north state saw below average precipitation this year and experienced its driest January, February and...

500 feet below the water level at Lake Oroville, Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference Tuesday to highlight California's response to climate change and entering its third year of severe drought.

California Politics |
Gov. Gavin Newsom tours Oroville Dam, speaks of statewide drought

April 21, 2022 at 7:07 a.m.

500 feet below the water level at Lake Oroville, Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference Tuesday to highlight California's response to climate change and entering its third year of...

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