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IT CAME OUT OF THE SKY: A ‘May the Fourth’ look at unexplained mysteries

1 week ago | orovillemr.com | Michael Weber

On this May the Fourth, stories of supernatural forces and unidentified phenomena in Butte County and the surrounding area continue to spark senses of wonder and awe in the pursuit of an answer — explainable or not. Originally Published: May 4, 2025 at 4:18 AM PDT
IT CAME OUT OF THE SKY: A ‘May the Fourth’ look at unexplained mysteries

1 week ago | chicoer.com | Michael Weber

IT CAME OUT OF THE SKY: A ‘May the Fourth’ look at unexplained mysteries From purported UFO sightings to urban legends about falling rocks, there’s usually a reason behind what we are seeing
100 Years Ago - Durham Union High School To Be Formally Dedicated This Evening | News of Our Past: May 2-8, 2025

1 week ago | chicoer.com | Michael Weber

100 Years Ago — Durham Union High School To Be Formally Dedicated This Evening | News of Our Past: May 2-8, 2025
East 20th Street to close for repairs | Midday Report

2 weeks ago | chicoer.com | Michael Weber

Kuwait frees 10 more Americans in the second release in as many months
Man accused of kidnapping attempt appears in court | Midday Report

2 weeks ago | orovillemr.com | Michael Weber

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Man accused of kidnapping attempt appears in court | Midday Report

2 weeks ago | chicoer.com | Michael Weber

A Biggs man was charged Tuesday on a felony count of kidnapping after being alleged of attempting to kidnap a 3-year-old child on April 24 from a Chico woman who had no idea who he was, according a Butte County District Attorney’s Office news release.
City, volunteers fill 5 dumpsters during Southside Oroville cleanup

2 weeks ago | chicoer.com | Michael Weber

Things to know about the US coal industry and proposed changes under the Trump administration
Chico’s non-congregate housing site site turns 3

2 weeks ago | chicoer.com | Michael Weber |Molly Myers

CHICO — It’s been three years since 177 white metal boxes provided a means for Chico to proceed with enforcing anti-camping ordinances. On April 25, 2022, the first occupant of Chico’s emergency non-congregate housing site, also known as Genesis or the Pallet Shelter, made their white box a home. Propped up to a height of about 8 feet, measuring 64 square feet in total, these boxes — Pallet shelter units — were installed in Chico as part of the Warren v.
How Chico selects anti-camping enforcement areas

2 weeks ago | orovillemr.com | Michael Weber

They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis’ funeral
Intake ins and outs: How Chico assesses homeless people for shelter

2 weeks ago | chicoer.com | Molly Myers |Michael Weber

CHICO — After years of living outside and regularly relocating his tent, Charles Edward Whitfield now has a place to call home at Chico Housing Action Team’s Everhart Village. Before receiving housing through the nonprofit, Whitfield said the city of Chico offered him a spot at the Torres Community Shelter after he went through the assessment process. However, due to a longstanding grievance he had with someone living there, he chose to remain unsheltered. That was his only option, though.