Action News Now
Straight From The Source: Brandon Slater
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- Straight From The Source: Brandon Slater
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- 38:19
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
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- Brandon Slater is building a better community This local contractor isn't just the third-generation business owner behind major projects like the Butte County Jail. He's also involved in the Chico Chamber of Commerce, Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley and Valley Contractors Exchange to name just a few! We talk about philanthropy, civic engagement and building a company that people can trust.
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- Sunday evening's top stories
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- 10:17
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- All of the top stories from our 6 PM newscast on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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- Dry Thunderstorms, Elevated Fire Risk
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- 650 firefighters battle Brook Fire in rugged Shasta County
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- 650 firefighters battle Brook Fire in rugged Shasta County
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- Saturday night's top stories
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- 10:43
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- All of the top stories from our 11 PM newscast on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
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- The Rural County Representatives of California shares tips for winning rural photography contest
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The Rural County Representatives of California is hosting a photo contest for adults living in their member counties. The competition runs through the end of July and is open to U.S. residents ages 18 and up who document one of RCRC's 40 member counties. Action News Now reporter Christine Stoddard found out what judges think makes a winning photo.
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- Chico's Storybook homes approach their 100th birthday
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Eastwood Park, Chico's residential neighborhood full of storybook homes dating from 1927 to 1929, is approaching its centennial. The whimsical houses give the sense of stepping back in time. Action News Now reporter Christine Stoddard shows us some of these charming homes.
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- Fire Concerns, Monsoon Moisture Ahead
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Mountain Showers?
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Chico Center for the Arts hosting iconic musical 'Rent'
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Skylar Wondrusch, the Director of the musical 'Rent', and Nikolas Gephart, who plays Roger in the musical, join Action News Now anchor Linda Watkins-Bennett to discuss the upcoming performance of 'Rent', which takes place on July 24th at the Chico Center for the Arts at 6:30 PM and 10PM.
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- Friday afternoon's top stories
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- 9:08
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Here are the top stories from the noon hour of Action News Now at Noon on Friday, July 17th, 2026.
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- Burney mental health center set to close as funding changes leave future uncertain
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Action News Now reporter Timea Horvath reports from Burney. Circle of Friends, a peer-run mental health center in eastern Shasta County, is scheduled to close on July 24, with staff expected to vacate the building by July 31.
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- Paradise's evacuation sirens failed to sound during Dudley Fire
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Action News Now reporter Emilio Del Carpio reports from Paradise. On Thursday, the evacuation sirens in the Town of Paradise failed to activate during the Dudley Fire, which resulted in evacuation orders being issued for two zones in Paradise due to the immediate danger the fire posed.
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- Friday evening's top stories
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- 10:53
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Here are the top stories for the evening of Friday, July 17th 2026
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- Armed hostage situation ends in arrests in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Federal and local law enforcement carried out a major operation in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on Thursday and Friday tied to the alleged kidnapping of two U.S. Forest Service employees, and later officials announced arrests in the case.
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- Taco Bell Lettuce Linked To Massive Parasite Outbreak
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A massive parasite outbreak has forced a major fast-food chain to drastically alter its menu across the country. Taco Bell has voluntarily removed iceberg lettuce from its supply chain after the popular ingredient was linked to a severe and widespread stomach bug. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified at least 1,600 cases of cyclospora connected to shredded lettuce supplied to the restaurant chain in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The microscopic parasite causes debilitating symptoms, including intense diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. As federal health officials investigate the supplier, medical experts are urging the public to aggressively wash their hands and fresh produce, noting that cooking food to at least 158°F will successfully kill the parasite.
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- Watch This Drowning Raccoon Catch A Ride On A Paddleboard
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Two paddleboarders out for a fishing trip ended up making an unexpected and surreal wildlife rescue. Dramatic video captures the exact moment the men pulled a drowning raccoon from the waters of a Texas lake. The bizarre encounter unfolded on Lady Bird Lake near Austin when the paddleboarders spotted what they initially thought was a struggling dog. After scooping the exhausted animal out of the water with a paddle, the raccoon experienced a mix of emotions, eventually seeking shelter from the rain underneath one of the men. Once the unusual pair safely navigated back to the shoreline, the wild critter quickly scurried off into the brush without looking back.
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- Friday's July 17th, Top 5 stories
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- 1) Paradise Summer Pinewood Derby 2) WILLOWS VACANCY APPLICATION 3) PARADISE WATER FLUSHING PROJECT 4) EMPTY THE SHELTERS ADOPTION 5) QUINCY TAILGATE HANGING
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- RAW: Bodycam Shows Missouri Deputy Shoot Aggressive Dog Outside Suspect's Home
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A routine attempt to serve a felony warrant took a heartbreaking turn when a law enforcement officer deployed deadly force against a household pet. Callaway County authorities are now releasing new details to address social media rumors surrounding the fatal animal shooting. Deputies arrived at an Auxvasse residence to arrest a wanted man when they were confronted by an aggressive dog. After a non-lethal pepper spray attempt failed to stop the animal from lunging a second time, a deputy fired his weapon, killing the pet while a juvenile family member was inside the home. The wanted suspect was safely taken into custody at the same residence later that night but has since bonded out of jail, while the sheriff's office conducts a standard use-of-force review regarding the shooting.
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- Hear Why This Former DOJ Lawyer Says Todd Blanche Fired Her
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A former Justice Department official has delivered explosive testimony to lawmakers, detailing the political pressure she faced before abruptly losing her job. The former pardon attorney claims she was fired for refusing to grant a political favor to a convicted domestic abuser with ties to the president. During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Elizabeth Oyer testified that Todd Blanche fired her from her career role just two days after he was confirmed as Deputy Attorney General. Oyer explained that Blanche's staff had pressured her to recommend restoring the firearm rights of a friend of the president who had a history of domestic violence. When she refused to "rubber stamp" the request due to public safety concerns, Oyer says she was fired within hours and that U.S. Marshals were sent to her home to silence her.
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- Hear the Rushing Water Flooding West Hollywood
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Incredible new video captures massive gushes of water tearing through city streets as a major pipe bursts before dawn Thursday. Entire neighborhoods are submerged after a catastrophic water main break triggered sudden, dangerous flooding across Southern California. The massive leak began around 3:55 a.m. in West Hollywood, forcing rushing water into nearby apartment buildings and completely washing out local roads. Crews from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are currently working underground to shut off large-diameter valves and assess the extensive damage. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has shut down the area and is urging commuters to find alternate routes, as city officials warn there is no timeline for when repairs will be finished.
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- Community effort helps 2026 Summer Pinewood Derby become a reality
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Morning reporter Raishaud Pinkney shares the car-making process plus those behind it
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- Paradise's 2026 Summer Pinewood Derby did not disappoint
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Morning reporter Raishaud Pinkney was there from the start of the race
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- Dry & Heating Up
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Today, conditions will stay dry with clear skies and seasonable temperatures throughout The Valley. Highs will be in the low 90s, though triple-digit highs are possible towards the north, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.
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- BB Legend (7-16-26)
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- More July Heat
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Firefighters from CAL FIRE Butte Unit stop forward progress of the Dudley Fire in Paradise
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Action News Now reporter Emilio Del Carpio reports live from Paradise, where on Thursday, crews from CAL FIRE Butte Unit were able to stop the forward progress of the Dudley Fire, which caused evacuation orders to be issued by the Town of Paradise.
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- Thursday evening's top stories
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- 10:47
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Here are the top stories for the evening of Thursday, July 16th, 2026.
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- Chinook salmon fishing opens on the Sacramento River
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Fishing Chinook, or King salmon, has started for the Sacramento and Feather rivers. Action News Now reporter Christine Stoddard joined local Chinook fishermen to see what it takes to catch one of these big fish.
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- Shasta County ROV Clint Curtis to not defend Measure B in court
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Shasta County Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis has signed an agreement stating he will not defend Measure B in the state's legal challenge against the voter-approved election measure, marking a significant shift from his previous public support for fighting to implement it if approved by voters.
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- Scholar Athlete of the Month: Brooklyn Mueller
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Mueller averaged a 3.8 GPA throughout her freshman year, with her favorite subject being Agriculture Biology.
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- Thursday afternoon's top stories
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- 7:50
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The top stories for the noon show on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
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- Noon Guest: Butte County Toy Run
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Butte County Toy Run’s 10th Annual Christmas In July!
Check in begins at 8:30am KSU 10am at Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson.
After a beautiful ride around butte county the ride ends with free lunch.
Admission is $5 AND a gift card.
Event t-shirts available, prize drawings @ 12:30pm, and more!
Call (530)893-1918 for more details debit & credit cards accepted
Benefits the “Butte County Toy Run Fund”
All gift cards and proceeds benefit children of Butte County
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- Yuba City pilot dies in Sutter County Airport crash
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A 68-year-old Yuba City pilot, Gerald Binse, died when his plane crashed at Sutter County Airport on the morning of July 16, and the FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause.
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- Missing 18-year-old located
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Jack Walden has been safely located, according to the Chico Police Department.
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- Chico library shooting suspect pleads not guilty, returns to court Aug. 6
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The 18-year-old accused in the Chico Library shooting pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Thursday in Butte County Superior Court. He is scheduled to return to court Aug. 6, when a judge will set a date for a preliminary hearing as the defense continues gathering records and prepares for a forensic psychological evaluation.
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- Sen. Thom Tillis Slams Trump's SAVE Act On The Senate Floor
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Republican Sen. Thom Tillis rails against the SAVE Act
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- See Oakland Firefighters Rescue A Pigeon From A Car Fire
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A pigeon suffering smoke inhalation from a car fire gets help- and an oxygen mask- from firefighters in California
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- Marysville woman sentenced to more than four years in state prison for robbing BMO Bank in Gridley
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey says that that Flores' vehicle plowed into an orchard and she ran from the vehicle on foot before officers were able to tackle her and take her into custody.
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- Willows vs. Glenn County sheriff: next court date set for Aug. 13
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The City of Willows is holding another special closed-session meeting to discuss its ongoing legal dispute with the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, after a court restraining order was dissolved and the next hearing is set for Aug. 13.
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- Have a say in Paradise's long-term growth plan tonight
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Town of Paradise is seeking public input on its Paradise 20-45 General Plan update through a virtual workshop today and an online survey open until Aug. 2.
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- Willows seeks applicants to fill vacant city council seat
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Willows City Council unanimously approved an open application process to fill the vacancy left by Councilmember Matt Busby, with applications due by August 7, interviews and appointment set for an August 18 special meeting, and the new member to be sworn in August 25.
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- Vandal caught on camera at Chico veterans memorial hall
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Chico Veterans Memorial Hall members say the storage shed was vandalized again after surveillance video captured a man in the private parking lot for about 15 minutes early Wednesday morning, and the incident has been reported to Chico police as they seek help identifying the suspect.
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- Chico library shooting: arraignment continues for Bradley Sayer
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Bradley Sayer, the suspect in the deadly June 22 Chico library shooting, is scheduled to continue his arraignment and enter a plea, facing two murder charges and two counts of discharging a gun with injury, according to Butte County D.A. Mike Ramsey.
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- Monday morning's top stories
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- 12:42
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The top stories for the morning of Thursday, July 16, 2026.
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- Help find missing 18-year-old last seen in Chico
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Chico police are asking for the public’s help locating 18-year-old Jack Walden, who was last seen Wednesday night and is believed to be on foot.
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- The Nasty Summer Stomach Bug Linked To Bagged Lettuce
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A microscopic parasite is sweeping through grocery store produce aisles, leaving thousands of Americans suffering from a debilitating stomach bug. With cases surging across the country, health experts are urgently warning shoppers to rethink how they buy and wash their favorite leafy greens. More than 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have now been reported across 34 states, with the massive outbreak strongly linked to bagged salads and precut greens. Medical professionals warn that the severe intestinal illness can cause weeks of agonizing cramps and dehydration if left untreated by specific antibiotics. While investigators work to pinpoint the exact supplier, federal officials are urging families to purchase whole, uncut produce and thoroughly scrub or cook their vegetables to 158 degrees Fahrenheit to eliminate the highly resilient parasite.
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- Watch The Thrilling Blue Angels Flyover In Pensacola
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Blue Angels reviewing safety of "thrilling" flyover in Florida
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- Americans React To House Passing Permanent Daylight Saving
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The twice-a-year tradition of changing the clocks could soon be a thing of the past. As a new bill to permanently alter our schedules moves forward, we asked people across the country how they really feel about it. The U.S. House voted Tuesday to pass a measure enacting year-round Daylight Saving Time across the country. The legislation now heads to the Senate, where its chances of passing currently remain unclear. As lawmakers debate the future of the twice-a-year ritual of turning clocks back and forth by an hour, Americans are speaking out on whether they want to permanently end the practice.
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- See the Iranian Targets Hit in the New US Military Attacks
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The United States military has escalated its operations in the Middle East with a powerful new series of bombardments. U.S. Central Command confirmed American forces successfully completed a second wave of targeted strikes against Iran on Wednesday. According to defense officials, the latest operations focused on dismantling critical Iranian command centers, air defense systems, and missile capabilities. The strikes also hammered coastal surveillance facilities and included a continuous 90-minute blitz on Greater Tunb Island. Central Command states that the military action directly degrades Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping vessels navigating the volatile Strait of Hormuz.
