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Chico councilman's Facebook block sparks First Amendment fight

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A Chico woman is threatening legal action against City Councilman Tom Van Overbeek after he blocked her on Facebook, arguing his "Tom for Chico" page is used for official city business — including updates on roads, fire safety, and the…

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Chico councilman's Facebook block sparks First Amendment fight

A Chico woman is threatening legal action against City Councilman Tom Van Overbeek after he blocked her on Facebook, arguing his "Tom for Chico" page is used for official city business — including updates on roads, fire safety, and the…

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Action News Now broke the news on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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