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guilty,” she said. “It informs people how devastating it is.” Planned Parenthood at risk The House of Representatives recently proposed a $363 million cut to Planned Parenthood’s government-subsidized budget. This massive cut would deprive needy people of access to reproductive health, said Jane Hunter, the community health organizer for Chico’s Planned Parenthood affiliate and a co-organizer of the Take Back the Night rally. “The funding is there for a reason,” Hunter said. “That money is allocated in a great way.” Many proponents of the cut support it for fiscal rather than ideological reasons, said Ryan Fedrizzi, the president of the Chico State Republicans. In
order to create a more competitive market for reproductive health care, funding should be made available to all reproductive health clinics rather than supporting only Planned Parenthood with a blanket subsidy, he said. “We’re essentially monopolizing the reproductive health system by picking one,” Fedrizzi said. “It’s a little bit of crony capitalism.” Although she thinks Planned Parenthood deserves every bit of its funding, Hunter agreed that the government should also consider offering aid to other clinics. “The government does need to look at different organizations and provide for them just as well as others,” Hunter said. “It’s all about choice.” The Orion can be reached at editorinchief@theorion.com
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agenda report said. The responsibility of voting is important regardless of the election date, said Ryan Fedrizzi, sophomore biochemistry major, Chico local and president of the Chico State Republicans. Those who have a vested interest in the city of Chico should not miss the election date, Fedrizzi said. “Chicoans are Chicoans just like they are in June,” he said. “We’re not like some seasonal animals — we don’t change throughout the year, and the same goes for the city councilmembers.” Education on Measure A is relevant for voter turnout on June 7, said senior Brian Ray,
political science and public administration major and president of the Chico State Democratic Club. The student organization will begin tabling this week until the end of the semester, providing information on Measure A to the campus community, Ray said. One of the goals the organization hopes to achieve from the daily tabling is to show students the importance of absentee voting for the June 7 decision, he said. “If they do move the elections to June,” Ray said, “things are going to change for students here.” The Orion can be reached at editorinchief@theorion.com
POLICE BLOTTER All accused of violating the law are innocent until proven guilty | Information cited directly from Chico Police Department Thursday, 8:07 a.m.: Transient problem reported in 700 block of East Avenue Between “the building there is a patio with chairs. Reporting party states they have had a male subject sleeping under the table on an ongoing basis. Reporting party not sure if subject is there now because there is a blanket draped over the table. Reporting party cannot see if he is asleep underneath.” Thursday, 9:04 a.m.: Suspicious subject reported in 300 block of West Second Street. “Subject with a pole, swinging it around, intimidating people.” Thursday, 8:20 p.m.: Noise complaint in 200 block of Oak Street. “Across from reporting party, the walnut side, a loud obnoxious horn. Reporting party has asked the group to stop blowing the horn and they refuse.” Friday, 1:20 a.m.: Noise complaint reported in 800 block of Pomona Avenue. “Reporting party advised ‘Pomona West’ but advised apartment 128 ...? Loud music. Reporting party unsure of his own address.” Friday, 1:02 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle reported in 2100 block of North Avenue. “Subject outside with a wrecked car that is smoking. Subject taking pictures. Unknown what he hit or if it’s drivable. Does not live where he’s parked.”
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Subject with a pole, swinging it around, intimidating people.
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THURSDAY, 9:04 A.M. Chico Police Records
Friday, 7:14 p.m.: Noise complaint in 100 block of Artesia Drive. “Loud people riding a go-kart up and down the street.”
Saturday, 9:28 a.m.: Petty theft reported at North One Mile. “She is reporting that male subject pretended to trip and fall into her belongings. When he got up and left, she noticed her cell phone gone.” Saturday, 12:25 p.m.: Juvenile problem reported in 3100 block of Shallow Springs Terrace. “Address backs up to Canyon Oaks Country Club. Juveniles are hitting golf balls from back yard onto the golf course. Reporting party concerned incoming balls will hit a member on the course. Balls have
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Across from reporting party, the walnut side, a loud obnoxious horn. Reporting party has asked the group to stop blowing the horn and they refuse.
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THURSDAY, 8:20 P.M. Chico Police Records
already hit occupied golf carts. Same problem last week, officers responded to address and teenagers would not answer the door.” Saturday, 2:01 p.m.: Suspicious circle reported in 1500 block of Hooker Oak Avenue. “Three white males practicing with ‘throwing knives’ at the wall. Wall is wooden and close to the playground where other children are currently playing.” Sunday, 5:13 p.m.: Possible drug activity reported in the 2000 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. “Male subject smoking marijuana. Brown pickup with camper shell. Reporting party concerned he will drive under the influence.” Sunday, 6:50 p.m.: Drunk in public reported in 2500 block of Esplanade. “Very intoxicated transient sitting out front. Subject is bleeding from the nose. Reporting party asked him if needed medics. He said ‘no.’”