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This article was originally published by The Rimfire Report, and is fifth in a nine-part series examining Gov. Gavin Newsom’s record. SACRAMENTO — This installment breaks the pattern of the ones before it, because on mental health Gavin Newsom did something the rest of his record mostly lacks. He didn’t just spend the money. He tried to rebuild the machine.

This article, fifth in a series, was originally published by The Rimfire Report. SACRAMENTO — This installment breaks the pattern of the ones before it, because on mental health Gavin Newsom did something the rest of his record mostly lacks. He didn’t just spend the money. He tried to rebuild the machine. Read Aaron Quinn’s news analysis here.

Stonewall Alliance Center, the nonprofit that provides a crucial lifeline for LGBTQ+ people in the North State, is one of many local organizations that have lost a significant funding source after the 2024 passage of Proposition 1. Stonewall Alliance no longer has a contract to receive state funding for services through Butte County Behavioral Health.

Reporter Chris Hutton discusses the latest in the Stock lawsuit against Chico State and the CSU and how he put together his story. He also reports on the Sept. 1 City Council meeting, including the proposition for an ad hoc committee to review Chico PD’s ALPR data sharing.

A 1,200-acre solar farm may soon develop off Skyway as Cenergy Power prepares to file its application to the California Energy Commission. The project has flown under the radar because the developers are submitting to a state commission rather than seeking county permits. Cenergy President William Pham said going through the state allows for a quicker timetable for the development, which helps with banking requirements.

Chico City Councilmember Katie Hawley opened a discussion on cooling standards at the Sept. 1 meeting, but before the discussion began rescinded much of what she had asked to discuss. Ultimately, the Council voted 6-1 for the city attorney to present on current regulations for cooling standards in commercial buildings. The cooling standards ensure that commercial buildings are prepared to handle the number of appliances needed while maintaining a safe, comfortable temperature.

The Chico City Council will discuss forming an ad hoc committee to review the internal investigation into management of Automated License Plate Reader data. That discussion will take place Sept. 15, and the ad hoc committee would be comprised of Council members Addison Winslow and Mike O’Brien.

Katherine Kihiczak will begin reporting for ChicoSol on Sept. 8 as a California Local News fellow. Kihiczak met with ChicoSol Senior Editor Lindajoy Fenley for a Q-and-A about her background and move to Chico. Kihiczak will spend the next two years here, following in the footsteps of former fellow Yucheng Tang. LJF: You may find Chico quite different from places you’ve lived before in Southern California, Swarthmore, Penn., and New York City.

Chico City Councilmember Katie Hawley will ask the panel to discuss the establishment of a “maximum indoor temperature threshold for residential and commercial units” at the Sept. 1 meeting. Hawley’s report states that rising temperatures in Butte County affect people’s health and businesses. The Council will discuss this item and others at 6 p.m.  in the Council Chambers at 421 Main St.

Last Monday is a column that appears the last Monday of the month. The Chico Police Department requires that applicants, “Be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.” I don’t know anybody like that. Neither do you. That requirement is high-minded and unattainable.