Chico Rated As Good Place To Live

   The results of Chico’s citizen satisfaction survey are in. The numbers show that 98% of Chico residents rate the city as a good place to live, but only 53% of those surveyed believe the government is doing a good job. Most say they are satisfied by police and fire protection, while many were dissatisfied [...]

Chico Drivers Feeling The Pinch

 Statistics released by Triple-A show gas prices in Chico have gone up 48 cents compared to a month ago.  Officials say the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded in Chico is $3.51. In Northern California the average price is listed at $3.60 a gallon, while the national average is $3.23 a gallon. The [...]

Glenn County’s Most Wanted

Sherman, James Michael The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office is seeking James Sherman for two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license suspended for driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to appear and probation violations. Sherman, 42, is 5-foot-9, 200 pounds with brown hair and blue  eyes.  Sherman has the name [...]

Chico Park Issue Sparks Ag Land Debate

Butte County Supervisors that are upset over a state park proposal take the issue up at their regular meeting today.  The idea is to add almost 360 acres to the Bidwell Sacramento River State Park on the west-side of Chico.  But some are upset that would take that land out of agricultural production.  State Parks [...]

Butte Supervisors to Look at Business Website Today

Butte County supervisors will get an update today on a web-site considered an “INFORMATIONAL HUB” for businesses interested in re-locating to the county or expanding locally.  Officials say with the state facing a massive budget deficit, Butte County’s effort to strengthen the local tax base is more crucial than ever. The website, Butte-Business-Resources-dot-com, offers information [...]

Chico Man Arrested after Alleged Sexual Assault

A 35 year old Chico man is in custody on charges of attempted rape.  The alleged incident happened early Sunday morning on West 3rd Street while two officers were on patrol.  Sgt. Rob Merrifield says officers were able to capture Jeremy Hoptowit of Chico and he faces burglary, assault and two other felony charges for [...]

Paradise Unified Needs New Superintendent

The Paradise Unified School District is looking for a new Superintendent.  Long time Superintendent Steven Jennings will be heading to the Tahoe Truckee district to take a similar position there later this month.  He tells the KPAY Drive at 5 that the Tahoe-Truckee District is unique because schools are funded by PROPERTY taxes, not through [...]