Stabbing near Homeless Camp

In early November we had a stabbing just down the street from our offices. Since then we have had several more stabbings. This one carried some excitement as we were able to be on scene early and move with officers when they found suspects.

Chico Police officer Brett Smith uses a K-9 dog to keep a lookout near Edgar Slough on suspects involved in the stabbing of a man on the corner of Park Ave and East Park Ave on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Suspects were apprehended near the homeless encampment behind Otterson Dr.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police Terry Tupper (left) apprehends a suspect involved in the stabbing of a man on the corner of Park Ave and East Park Ave on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Suspects were apprehended near the homeless encampment behind Otterson Dr.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police officer Omar Peña (left) apprehends a suspect involved in the stabbing of a man on the corner of Park Ave and East Park Ave on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Suspects were apprehended near the homeless encampment behind Otterson Dr.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police apprehend suspects involved in the stabbing of a man on the corner of Park Ave and East Park Ave on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Suspects were apprehended near the homeless encampment behind Otterson Dr.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Enloe Paramedics take the victim of a stabbing to the hospital as Chico Police apprehend suspects involved in the stabbing of a man on the corner of Park Ave and East Park Ave on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Suspects were apprehended near the homeless encampment behind Otterson Dr.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Fire and Enloe Paramedics help the victim of a stabbing as Chico Police apprehend suspects involved in the stabbing of a man on the corner of Park Ave and East Park Ave on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Suspects were apprehended near the homeless encampment behind Otterson Dr.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

8FPS: Week of 11/02/09-11/07/09

The first week of November was filled great events, interesting people and a solid performance in sports. There was a lot to choose from. The events I photographed give a general look to my average weekly assignments.

A group of bikers ride down Lincoln St for the 5th Annual Mortorcycle Toy and Food Run on Saturday, November 7, 2009 in Oroville, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

William Kingori (right) stands with supporters of single-payer health care plan dressed as skeletons for a call to action on heathcare reform in front of Wally Herger's office Monday, November 2, 2009 in Chico, Calif. The skeletons costumes were to show patients without insurance are dying and was in conjunction with Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Gabriela Endres, 75, dances with the International Folk Dance Group at the Chico Women's Center Friday, November 6, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Butte County Supervisor Jane Dolan gives some words on Tom DeGrazia (center) who receives an awards as Stacy Gore (right) looks on during the Farm City Award Celebration at the Sierra Nevada Brewery on Monday, November 2, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Fred Alcantara takes a walk along a path as people enjoy a nice cool day in Lower Bidwell park with beautiful color from fall leaves Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

In an attempt to score, Chico High's #7 Kenny Rosencrance (top) crashes into Shasta High's goalie Caleb Boyle (bottom) in the first half of their soccer game at CSUC University Stadium Thursday, November 5, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Rosencrance was given a yellowcard for the incident.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Butte College's team cheers against Shasta College before the first game of their women's volleyball match on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Butte College's #7 Ricky Barr (left) and #10 Jordan Rodgers (right) celebrate a touchdown against San Mateo College in the second quarter of their football game at Cowan Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2009 in Butte Valley, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Out for Lunch.

I've been busy with many other things lately and haven't given any time to this blog. It has continued to be a visual quest on how I would use this and give updates to everyone. Getting ready for the new year, there are still 8FPS posts that needed to be created. I am gonna try to post them, then a best of the year photos.