Tag Archives: Chico

Butte County to Ban Fracking

by Jack The supervisors wouldn’t waste their time holding hearings and crafting an ordinance to ban the practice of fracking when there’s no oil to be fracked would they? Well, seems supervisors are doing just that to take a stand … Continue reading

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State of Jefferson Meeting – Capacity Crowd

by Jack Lee This morning’s ER opened with… “CHICO — More than 300 proponents of a new U.S. state gathered Friday at Manzanita Place to discuss what they could do to form the State of Jefferson. The idea of a … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Town Hall Meeting to Split California

State of Jefferson meetings Friday, Saturday Staff Reports – ER Posted: 01/09/2014 09:08:50 AM PST Three meetings about the proposal to create a State of Jefferson are planned in Butte and Glenn counties. Mark Baird and Terry Rapoza will speak … Continue reading

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Bird Watchers Delight

by Jack Lee Chico-  It’s that time again when Canadian Snow Geese and other migratory birds head south for the winter. Thousands of these majestic birds and a variety of ducks can be seen from the official Look Out on Seven Mile … Continue reading

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The Evidence – Homeless Problems Damage Community

by Jack Lee – Chico 23 Oct 2013 (Click on the thumbanils to see the larger pictures - these pics tell the story better than I ever could.   Look what is happening to our park and our town.   It’s shameful.  ) … Continue reading

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Volunteers Needed – Chico Air Museum

 Would you be interested in learning about aviation history while you give a few hours of your time to help your local community?  Do you have good people skills and work well with families?  Are you honest and responsible?  If so, … Continue reading

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Ten California Cities in Danger of Bankruptcy

 Atwater. This farm city in the Central Valley declared a fiscal emergency in October with a $3 million deficit and appeared poised for a bankruptcy filing. City leaders say they pulled the city back from the brink after winning concessions … Continue reading

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Gun Owners on the Endangered Species List in California

by Jack Lee I’ve been looking for a local source for reloading powder (gunpowder) and other reloading items and I found it today at a strange place…the CVS pharmacy across from Trader Joes in the mall. What a pleasant surprise! … Continue reading

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