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Questions persist about the future of Forest Service research sites 

Questions persist about the future of Forest Service research sites 

USDA insists work at the Chico Seed Orchard will be “uninterrupted”
A U.S. Forest Service reorganization announced May 31 has raised concern among employees, senators and members of Congress about the future of research operations, including those at the Chico Seed Orchard. Despite some conflicting messaging from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which made the end-of-May announcement, the Chico Seed Orchard will, at least for now, remain fully operational. The …

City Council to meet tomorrow

The Chico City Council will discuss next steps after the Warren v. Chico Settlement Agreement expires in January 2027 at the May 19 meeting. The panel will hear a staff report on the matter, and Assistant City Manager Erik Gustafson will ask for direction on several options, such as the development of a Service Resistant Team to “address repeated service resistant individuals.”

The Council will also consider a resolution to adopt a new city budget. The Council meets at 6 p.m. in the chamber at 421 Main St., Chico.

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May 19, 6:00pm Chico City Council
Location: 421 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
May 26, 9:00am Butte County Board of Supervisors
Location: 25 County Center Dr suite 205, Oroville, CA 95965, USA
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