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Reach weekend editor Evan Tuchinsky at etuchinsky@chicoer.com.

Reach weekend editor Evan Tuchinsky at etuchinsky@chicoer.com.

City leaders took the once-a-year gathering of residents to celebrate achievements and accomplishments in 2023 and 2024, with Oroville sports teams taking the spotlight of the event.

City leaders took the once-a-year gathering of residents to celebrate achievements and accomplishments in 2023 and 2024, with Oroville sports teams taking the spotlight of the event.

Etting a bit cramped at its current corporation yard, the Oroville Public Works Department sealed the deal to gain a new property with much more space for a warehouse, fabrication shop and covered parking for equipment — fit for a growing city.

Among several items, the Oroville City Council approved up to $7.25 million Tuesday for a bid to construct sidewalks and bicycle improvements this year along Highway 162 from the Feather River to Foothill Boulevard.

Two pieces of public-facing software are slated to launch on Oroville’s website in the near future, including one to view the city’s finance information in great detail, and another to help curious citizens and developers preview zoning, permit requirements before planning starts.

OROVILLE — As Hewitt Park renovations are set to be completed this year, the Oroville City Council authorized pre-purchase of some materials to save on new year costs, and received updates to some changes in the park’s elements — including a discussion on whether or not to have barbecues. Greg Melton, owner of Melton Design […]

Oroville’s robot cop is here to stay. After a free test trial of a mobile surveillance trailer — equipped with 24/7 cameras, microphones, loudspeakers and lights — the Oroville City Council approved a one-year lease with LiveView Technologies for its use by the police department.

The stretch of levee on the Feather River along downtown Oroville may soon be evaluated for improvements.