Protesters gathering outside of Chico City Hall

Protesters gathering outside of Chico City Hall

People are gathering for a protest in front of the Chico City Hall ahead of today's council meeting.

Protest in chico.

People upset over coronavirus restrictions that prevent public access to city council meetings.

Action news now reporter kristian lopez is live in downtown chico-- kristian what is happening right now?

Right now people are gathering for a protest in front of chico city hall ahead of todays council meeting.

It was organized by group one chico they are asking the council to let people into the council meetings whether its in person by socially distancing or a more engaging virtual option.

People tell me they want to discuss topics like the trash problem here in town and needle distribution program.

Organizer nichole nava says they expecting a few dozen people out here today we'll check back in with kristian ahead in our next half hour.### chico mayor ann we'll check back in with kristian ahead in our next