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Possible life term in alleged sex crime
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A Chico man charged with the sexual assault of a 21-year-old Bay Area woman returned to court Friday and could face life in prison. Jeremy Hoptowit, 36, allegedly attacked and sexually assaulted the woman at about 2 a.m. March 9 on the 500 block of West Third Street, police said.
Volunteers venture to area schools to educate students on activist's life
Video: Tina Lando's second-grade class
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When asked if they knew who Cesar Chavez was, Tina Lando's second-grade class at Marigold Elementary School had a few ideas. Colton Green said, "An Indian?" "A fighter?" Olivia Layne said. "A Mexican?" Izabelle Bryant said. None of them were quite right, but after a half-hour talk by senior Martha Andrade and junior Jennifer Roman, they had a better understanding on the civil rights leader.
Students coach Special Olympics tournament
Video: Hear from the main players
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Walter Foley Staff Writer Winning isn't everything, but the Butte County Jaguars agree it's still pretty cool. "We're on cloud nine," said basketball player Melinda Dodd, whose team won all three of its games at this weekend's Special Olympics Butte County basketball tournament and will move on to the championships at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton on April 27.
Task force gets hands dirty to assess university's waste
Video: One man's trash is another's treasure
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The Zero Waste Task Force dug through piles of half-eaten food, plastic containers and cartons full of liquid last week to find materials that could be composted and recycled. "The main reason we're doing this is to figure out what we might be able to get out of the trash," said Robyn DiFalco, A.
Tuition freeze bill survives committee
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A bill aimed at keeping college costs down is making its way through the Capitol. The College Affordability Act, authored by Assemblyman Joe Coto, was passed in the Assembly Higher Education Committee with a vote of 4-1 March 25 with two committee members not voting.
Fraternity aims to raise awareness
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Kappa Alpha Psi wants students to know about diversity issues affecting black students. That's why the fraternity and the Cross Cultural Leadership Center hosted the first Black Enlightenment and Success Training Series from March 24 to Friday. "The purpose of this event is to focus on improving knowledge, confidence, inspiration and unity among African-American students and faculty," said Malcolm McLemore, president of Kappa Alpha Psi.
Thursday market expected to draw many for food, fun
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Citrus, lettuce and flowers will fill Broadway Street as Thursday Night Market returns this week. About 8,000 to 10,000 people show up each week from 6 to 9 p.m. for the market, said Becky Watner, assistant executive director for the Downtown Chico Business Association.
Former instructor waives hearing in pot case
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An instructor facing charges of possession of marijuana waived her right to a preliminary hearing to examine evidence used against her Thursday. Elaine llana Meiri, 42, a former Hebrew instructor, was arrested after police found about 45 pounds of processed marijuana, packaging materials and more than $4,500 cash at her home Feb.
MEChA remembers Cesar Chavez
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April 2, 2008
The MEChA group at Chico State remembered Cesar Chavez today in the Free Speech Area with a presentation from the first Anglo to work for United Farm Workers.Police Blotter
Thursday 1:52 a.m. Suspicious circumstances reported on the 600 block of Chestnut Street. "Ongoing issue with unknown person coming up to house and banging on doors and running away. About one minute ago, reporting party heard huge bang. Unknown if something thrown at the house or explosion.
University meets with neighbors to get input on future projects
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Sophomore Becca Gibson didn't know the university was building the Student Services Center until she heard a pile driver at 7 a.m. two blocks from her house on Third Street. That was in 2006, and Chico State officials want to avoid that kind of rude awakening again by getting neighbors involved earlier in future facilities projects.
Officials train for emergencies
New system, mandate meant to keep campus safe
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The emergency notification system is up and the university is taking names, but police have a new mandate and are throwing out the book when it comes to security. Communication, for one, will change. The emergency notification system, which asks for students' contact information so they can be notified in case of a campus emergency, has seen 4,278 registrations as of Thursday, said Joe Wills, director of public affairs and publications.