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Thursday morning's Top 5 Stories: Sept. 3
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- Thursday morning's Top 5 Stories: Sept. 3
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 5 minutes ago
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- Kelli Saam has today's top 5 stories, including the early-morning send-off for the Paradise Bobcats football team. They're headed to Maui for the historic Unity Bowl in Lahaina, another community ravaged by recent wildfires.
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- Rice recall expanded for products sold by Butte County's Lundberg Family Farms
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 11 minutes ago
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- The FDA is recalling some 2-pound bags of white jasmine rice
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- Red Bluff splash pad project is $400K over budget
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 13 minutes ago
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- City considers funding options to pay for the shortfall
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- Firefighters extinguish vegetation fire near Miller Mansion in Chico
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 14 minutes ago
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- The fire burned along the property's fence line early Thursday morning.
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- Paradise Bobcats head to Maui for historic Unity Bowl game
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 16 minutes ago
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- The Paradise High School Bobcats are heading to Maui to face Lahainaluna High School in the first-ever Unity Bowl — a game born from a shared understanding of what it means to rebuild after devastating wildfires
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- Showery, cool weather for northern California today
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- Showery conditions are settling across northern California today, bringing below-average temperatures and a chance for localized thunderstorms, with Meteorologist Allie Ann McCord.
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- Anderson residents push back on crematorium in neighborhood
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- Anderson residents push back on crematorium in neighborhood
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- The rain will keep us cooler for another day or two
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- 6 pm Weather Forecast 9-2-26
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- Nate Nicholas steals the spotlight with Week 1's top play
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Las Plumas Thunderbirds receiver Nate Nicholas turned a near-interception into a first down — and ultimately a touchdown — earning him the Week 1 Play of the Week honor presented by Big 5 Sporting Goods. You can vote for next week's top play starting Friday at 11:30 p.m. at ActionNewsNow.com.
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- Why secondhand shopping is good for your wallet and the planet
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Thrifting can save you 50 to 80 percent compared to buying new clothing — and it's better for the planet, too. Americans send about 11.3 million tons of textiles to landfills every year, roughly 62 pounds per person, according to the EPA.
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- Cal Fire stops Bunker Fire spread in Concow
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Cal Fire crews have stopped the forward spread of the Bunker Fire, a vegetation fire that broke out this afternoon in Concow. The fire burned about 1 acre off Bunker Hill Mine Road, with difficult terrain making access challenging — ground crews will remain on scene for the next 4 to 5 hours to mop up hot spots.
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- Comic artist Tony Fleecs signing exclusive cover in Chico
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Comic book artist Tony Fleecs, known for his work on the exclusive "Hello Kitty" cover featuring Chico's Bidwell Mansion, is signing at Bat Comics and Games on Broadway today until 6 p.m.
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- Award-winning 9/11 musical lands in Chico this September
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- "Come From Away," a musical based on the true story of thousands of airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after U.S. airspace closed on 9/11, opens in Chico on the 25th anniversary of the attacks. The California Regional Theatre Company will perform the show at the Center for the Arts, with dates running September 11th through the 13th and September 18th through the 20th.
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- Paradise Bobcats head to Lahaina for Unity Bowl Saturday
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- The Paradise Bobcats are heading to Lahaina, Hawaii this weekend for the Unity Bowl — a game born out of a shared bond between 2 communities that each survived devastating wildfires. The Bobcats face the Lahainaluna High Lunas on Saturday at 9 p.m. Pacific Time.
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- Shasta County making big strides on veteran homelessness
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Shasta County has seen a nearly 60% drop in homeless veterans seeking housing — falling from 95 people in November 2024 to just 36 today. County officials say veterans are being connected to services faster through weekly case reviews, streamlined referrals, and help identifying veterans' benefits.
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- Shasta County DA fights release of child predator Robert Barber
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- The Shasta County District Attorney is once again working to keep convicted child sexual predator Robert Barber, 86, behind bars ahead of an Elder Parole Hearing this Friday at 8:30 a.m. Barber, who was originally sentenced to 73 years on 32 counts of abusing boys, will face a parole board alongside more than 50 opposing letters from the community — and at least 1 surviving victim who plans to speak.
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- Biggs ex-mayor sentenced for unlawful sex acts with 17-year-old
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Robert Brian Bassett, the former mayor of Biggs, has been sentenced to 4 years and 4 months in prison after pleading no contest to 3 counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Detectives say the incidents occurred in 2023, while Bassett was still in office, involving a 17-year-old with whom he had a trusted relationship.
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- Yuba City park near middle school closes for security overhaul
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Sam Brannan Park in Yuba City is temporarily closed as the city works to address years of safety concerns, including drug use, assaults, and vandalism that made it 1 of the highest police call volume locations in the city. Security cameras, new lighting, fencing, and electronic gates are among the planned improvements — along with a new dog park — as the city works to reclaim a longtime community space.
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- Wednesday evening's top stories
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- 10:29
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Here are the top stories for the evening of Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026.
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- DUI suspect's case delayed after crash injures CHP sergeant
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- A woman accused of driving drunk and crashing into a CHP sergeant has had her case continued for 1 week. Amie Kucera, who faces DUI and child abuse charges, remains in custody on more than $300,000 bail after authorities say she ran a stop sign at Highway 99 and Rio Bonito Road — her 2 children were also in the car and injured in the crash.
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- Chico barbershop caught up in 49ers impersonation scam
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- A man accused of scamming 26 women out of $1.3 million made a stop in Chico — and locals at Razor Kings Barbershop say they had no reason to doubt him when he pulled up in a $300,000 Lamborghini with a Louis Vuitton bag full of cash. Daejon Love, who prosecutors say posed as a 49ers wide receiver born into a wealthy Swiss family, reportedly told the barbers he was in town looking for sponsors and content creators.
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- Shasta County faces nearly $6M hit from federal HR1 bill
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Shasta County is estimating that federal HR-1 legislation could cost the county nearly $6 million annually, according to county staff. The projected costs include higher CalFresh administrative expenses, potential SNAP-related costs, around 12 additional eligibility workers, and possible new healthcare expenses — all at a time the county describes as already financially difficult.
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- Orland reclaims $25K set aside for feral cat control
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Orland's city council voted unanimously to return $25,000 — originally set aside in 2023 to reduce the local feral cat population — back into the city's general fund after the money went unspent. Hidden Treasures Cat Rescue and Sanctuary also withdrew a $9,000 reimbursement request, with its director saying the rescue is now self-sustaining and won't seek city funding going forward.
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- CA bill to fight invasive golden mussels heads to Newsom
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- California lawmakers have passed a bill that could change how quickly the state can respond to golden mussels — an invasive species capable of clogging water pipes and disrupting local ecosystems. Assembly Bill 2032 is now on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk, and he has until the end of September to sign or veto it.
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- Massive solar farm proposed near Chico's Skyway
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- A Southern California solar developer is looking to build a large solar farm off the Skyway in Chico. The proposed North Chico Solar Project would span 1,700 acres in unincorporated Butte County and include a 300-megawatt solar facility with a battery system capable of storing energy for up to 8 hours.
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- Butte College alum Malcolm DeWalt IV gets NFL shot with Atlanta Falcons
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- After trying out as an undrafted free agent from the University of Akron, and Butte College, cornerback Malcolm DeWalt IV can now call himself an NFL player, as he made the cut for the Atlanta Falcons this past weekend.
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- Shasta County backs federal voter ID and citizenship law
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Shasta County supervisors voted 4-0 to send a letter supporting the federal "Save America Act," which would establish new citizenship documentation and voter ID requirements for federal elections. The legislation is still moving through Congress, so its final form could look different before anything becomes law.
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- Highway 70 reopens after stuck truck shuts down Marysville route
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Highway 70 near Marysville High School reopened by 10 a.m. after a stuck truck temporarily shut down both directions at Binney Junction. The low-clearance trestle is a known trouble spot for local authorities, and the closure caused significant traffic delays in the area.
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- Oroville native brings Johnny Cash tribute show home
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Action News Now anchor Hayley Watts spoke with Kevin Marcy, an Oroville native who returns to the city on October 10th with his "American Legend" Johnny Cash tribute show at the Oroville State Theater.
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- In-person visitation returning to Shasta County Jail after nearly a year
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Families of people incarcerated at the Shasta County Jail will once again be able to visit their loved ones in person beginning September 8, after face-to-face visitation was suspended for nearly a year.
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- Cal Skate Chico enters a new era, yard sale and auction this week
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Action News Now's Bella Barbosa reports from Chico on how Cal Skate's current owners are preparing for the transition to its new owners and how you can get in on acquiring some of the memorabilia.
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- 'Intimidating A Juror': Woman Arrested Outside Lindsay Clancy Trial
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- A 56-year-old woman was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of intimidating a witness, juror, or person providing information after allegedly filming jurors in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy trial. Authorities arrested Dawn Light outside a courthouse in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Tuesday afternoon. During her Wednesday hearing, Light's attorney argued that the incident was a misunderstanding and that the 56-year-old was actually trying to record Clancy, not the jury. The judge released Light without bond but ordered her to stay away from the courthouse and anyone associated with the Clancy trial. Additionally, she was explicitly instructed not to distribute any images or videos captured during the incident. Light is scheduled to return to court for a pre-trial hearing on October 15th.
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- Watch: Powerboat Takes Flight, Flips Multiple Times At 200 MPH In Missouri
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- A spectacular and terrifying moment was caught on camera in Missouri when a powerboat traveling over 200 miles per hour suddenly took flight, flipping end-over-end before crashing violently back into the water. The massive wreck occurred during the annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, a highly anticipated high-speed powerboating event. Despite the sheer speed and violent impact of the crash, organizers report that both pilots miraculously escaped the wreck with only minor injuries. In a stunning display of resilience, one of the pilots actually raced again the very next day, while the other is currently resting and recovering well at home.
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- 3.0 magnitude earthquake rattled Glenn County early Wednesday morning
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- The earthquake was centered west of Hamilton City
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- Chico school uses train whistle instead of bell between classes
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- Citrus Elementary School in Chico swapped the school bell for a train whistle
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- Humpty Dumpty makeover completed in Chico
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- The nursery rhyme character has a new, updated look at Caper Acres playground in Chico's Bidwell Park.
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- First look at DUI suspect accused of crashing into a Paradise police cruiser, seriously injuring an
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- Amie Kucera will continue her arraignment Tuesday in Butte County
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- Chico City Council approves 'hot fueling' at airport
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- The process allows aircraft to refuel while the engines are idling, speeding the fueling process
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- Wednesday morning's Top 5 stories: Sept. 2
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- Kelli Saam highlights today's top stories, including an early-morning earthquake in Glenn County. And the Barber Yard project takes the next step in Chico.
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- New reports released for 1,200 homes planned for southwest Chico's Barber Yard site
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- A public hearing is set for October 1 at 6 p.m. before the Chico Planning Commission
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- Watch: Montana Woman Uses Bear Spray On Moose Charging At Her Dogs
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
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- Doorbell camera footage captured the terrifying moment a woman in Big Sky, Montana, fought off an aggressive moose in her backyard to protect her dogs. Shelly Thorburn sprang into action when the massive animal charged, ultimately deploying bear spray to drive the unfriendly moose away from her property. Thorburn stated her biggest concern was for her 14-year-old dog, Annie, who is both deaf and visually impaired and had wandered further away during the frightening encounter. Fortunately, the bear spray was effective in stopping the charging moose in its tracks, allowing Thorburn to safely usher all her pets back inside her home without injury.
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- Watch: Florida Bans Flock License Plate Readers On State Roads
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
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- The Florida Department of Transportation has announced it will no longer allow automated license plate readers (ALPRs) along state public rights of way, citing severe data privacy concerns and reports of misuse. The controversial move comes after widespread reports of law enforcement officers abusing the surveillance systems, with some using the cameras to track and stalk romantic interests. Following the state's decision, several county sheriffs have also announced they will discontinue the use of the tracking systems. Flock Security, a major manufacturer of the cameras, pushed back against the state's ban, defending the technology as an essential public safety tool. The company stated that the cameras have recently helped locate missing children and catch murder suspects in Florida, arguing for better accountability and transparency legislation rather than outright bans.
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- Watch: FBI Stops Former Congressman Eric Swalwell After Flight
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Newly released video captures the moment former Congressman Eric Swalwell was surrounded by FBI agents at San Francisco International Airport on August 15th. Swalwell, who was seen wearing a black hoodie and hat while deplaning, was allegedly escorted to a restricted area for questioning. According to sources, federal agents seized his cellphone and laptop as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The following day, agents also conducted a search of Swalwell's home in Washington, D.C. The federal encounter comes after multiple women accused Swalwell of sexual assault. The former congressman has vehemently denied the allegations and recently resigned from his position. He has not been charged with a crime at this time.
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- Cooler temperatures and possible thunderstorms today across Northern California
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Expect cooler than normal temperatures, and possible showers today followed by widespread precipitation later this week, with Meteorologist Allie Ann McCord.
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- California budget sets aside $5M for gray wolf conflicts
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- California's newly passed state budget includes $5 million to address conflicts between gray wolves and ranchers, with $2.5 million set aside to compensate livestock owners for animals killed by wolves. A separate bill that would strengthen the state's wolf compensation program is now awaiting the governor's signature.
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- Big rig U-turn blocks I-5 in Willows, snarling traffic
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A semi driver's U-turn attempt in the Interstate 5 median near Willows left the big rig disabled and blocking all freeway lanes, according to the CHP. Officers made a temporary repair to a damaged air line to clear the vehicle and get traffic moving again.
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- Redding city study finds quick fixes worth $1M a year
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Redding city study finds quick fixes worth $1M a year
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- A few more days of below average temperatures
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- 6 pm Weather Forecast 9-1-26
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- Tehama County DA gets $481K to support crime victims
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Tehama County's District Attorney's Office is receiving nearly $481,000 in grant funding to support crime victims, including $147,000 dedicated to human trafficking advocacy and more than $334,000 for the Victim-Witness Assistance Program. County supervisors unanimously approved both grants, which will expand advocacy and services for victims across the county.
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- 2 fundraisers planned for Paradise sergeant hit by drunk driver
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Paradise Police Department is hosting 2 fundraisers to support Sgt. John Alvies, who has undergone several surgeries after his patrol vehicle was struck by a suspected drunk driver. A movie night is set for September 19th at The Gathering Cinema on Clark Road, and a spaghetti dinner will be held September 25th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Paradise Moose Lodge.
