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In today's newsletter:

  • How a possible Chico State faculty strike could affect your classes
  • Why ICE agents showed up at a Chico home and school
  • How to stay safe and prepared during this year's Chicoween

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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 48.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. California Faculty Association updates students on bargaining (theorion.com) — Faculty leaders at Chico State say contract talks with the CSU system are stalled and a strike is increasingly likely, which could disrupt classes and graduation timelines for local students. At a recent Chico town hall, union representatives explained the fact-finding process, pay and workload concerns, and plans for practice picketing as they continue organizing for potential job actions.
   

2. ICE detains Chico man (chicosol.org) — Immigration agents detained a Mexican immigrant at his Chico home on Oct. 9, then reportedly appeared at Citrus Elementary and triggered an email alert from Chico State officials. Local group NorCal Resist Chico confirmed the detention at a West 4th Avenue complex, while neighbors described the man as a quiet, hard-working provider for his family.
   

3. Chicoween - Reduce The Risk, Save A Life. (csuchico.edu) — With Chicoween celebrations approaching in Chico, local students are urged to plan ahead, stick with trusted friends, and carry Narcan and test strips to reduce overdose and drink-spiking risks. Chico State's WellCat Prevention program is offering free Narcan, fentanyl and drink test strips, condoms, and safety education, and recommends downloading the Chico State Safe app before heading out for the festivities.
   

4. Chico State volleyball suffers third straight 3-0 sweep (theorion.com) — Chico State's volleyball team, representing the local university, dropped its fourth straight match in a 3–0 sweep to No. 15 Cal Poly Pomona, continuing a tough slump. Players reflected on defensive struggles, powerful Bronco hitters, and setting records, while looking ahead to regrouping before their next road match against Cal State Monterey Bay.
   

5. From high school dropout to trustee, Robinson supported children (chicosol.org) — Longtime Chico Unified trustee Eileen Robinson, a former high school dropout turned education advocate, is stepping down after 16 years representing District 5. She reflects on championing Measure J facility upgrades, fiscal stability, LGBTQ+ student support, and mental health and homelessness issues, and says she'll stay active at Chico school board and City Council meetings.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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