Action News Now
Sunday night's top stories
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- Sunday night's top stories
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- 9:35
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- All of the top stories from our 11 PM newscast on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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- Sunday night outro
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Blake Mayfield outros the 11 PM show on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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- Father's Day: Shasta County first responders honor local dads
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- This Father's Day, local first responders are taking a moment to honor the dads in their communities — from CAL FIRE recognizing fathers who answer emergency calls and still show up at home, to the Shasta County Sheriff's Office celebrating dads, grandpas, stepdads, and father figures who lead with strength, patience, and love.
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- Redding road closure starts tomorrow on Westside Road
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Starting tomorrow at 7 a.m., Westside Road at Canyon Creek Road and Prey Road in Redding will be fully closed until November 16 while crews replace the Hollow Creek Bridge. If you travel through that area, plan for alternate routes Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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- Red Bluff's Yellow Fire contained after burning 1 acre
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A small fire near Yellow Brick Road and Twilight Road in Red Bluff was contained within about an hour this afternoon. The Yellow Fire burned 1 acre before firefighters stopped its forward progress just 10 minutes after it broke out around 12:42 p.m.
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- Highway 162 Paving Project gets underway in Oroville on Sunday
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Caltrans says that beginning Sunday, June 21 through Wednesday, July 1, motorists can expect overnight lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. between the Feather River Bridge and Foothill Boulevard.
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- 280 acre control burn to take place at Gore Ranch in Shasta County starting Monday
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- According to CAL FIRE, the prescribed burn operation is part of their ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfires, provide important training opportunities for firefighters, and help improve rangeland conditions.
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- CAL FIRE Butte Unit to conduct 400 acre control burn near Oroville Airport next week
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- CAL FIRE Butte Unit says that the burn operation will treat grasslands within Oroville city limits in and around the Oroville Airport, located at 225 Chuck Yeager Way.
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- Forward progress of Lava Fire in Shasta County stopped by CAL FIRE at 10.1 acres
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Crews from CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit were able to contain a vegetation fire that broke out on Saturday afternoon in the area of Lava Lane and Campo Dios Road northeast of Cottonwood.
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- United States Forest Service provides updates on multiple lightning fires in the Plumas National
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Six of the eight fires are a tenth of an acre in size. Five are controlled and in patrol status, and one is staffed with firefighting resources.
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- Saturday evening's top stories
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- 11:37
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Here are the top stories for the evening of Saturday, June 20th, 2026.
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- Anderson Police seeking assistance of public in locating runaway juvenile
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- If you know of the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jayzen Barkley of Anderson or if you see him, you are asked to immediately contact the Anderson Police Department at 530-378-6600 to relay the information to authorities.
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- 2026 Butte County Veterans Stand Down Chili Cook Off garners solid turnout at Bambi Inn
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Action News Now reporter Christine Stoddard reports from Forest Ranch, where on Saturday, hundreds gathered at the Bambi Inn to partake in the chili cook-off that was held by the Butte County Veterans Stand Down.
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- "Black History is American History": Big Turnout for Juneteenth in Chico
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Action News Now reporter Christine Stoddard asked Chico Juneteenth organizers about the importance of hosting a community event. The celebration took place Friday in DeGarmo Park.
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- Shasta District Fair spotlights FFA students and camels in Anderson
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The 138th Shasta District Fair celebrated Cattlemen's Day on Friday, where local FFA and 4-H students showcased months of hard work raising and caring for their animals. Thousands of people are expected to pass through the gates of the Shasta District Fair this weekend.
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- Take a ride on a camel during the Shasta District Fair
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Action News Now reporter Timea Horvath reports live from atop one of the Pacific Northwest Camel Company's camels during Action News Now at 6PM. Horvath spoke with Kyle McGranahan, the owner of the Pacific Northwest Camel Company, about his camels and how those in attendance at the Shasta District Fair can get the chance to ride one.
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- Cattlemen's Day held at the 138th annual Shasta District Fair
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Action News Now reporter Timea Horvath reports live from the Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson, where the 138th edition of the Shasta District Fair is underway.
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- Chico launches free downtown parking pilot as businesses cite kiosk frustrations
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Action News Now reporter Jerry Olenyn reports from Downtown Chico. Beginning July 1, the City of Chico's new "Park and Go" program will provide up to two hours of free parking in select downtown parking lots, including the lot at East Second and Wall streets. Street parking rates will remain unchanged.
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- Bringing back commercial flights to Chico
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Action News Now reporter Bella Barbosa reports from the Chico Regional Airport. More than a decade after the final commercial flight took off from the Chico Regional Airport, work remains underway in efforts to bring back commercial flights that connect the City of Chico to other cities.
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- Friday evening's top stories
- Runtime
- 12:01
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Here are the top stories for the evening of Friday, June 19th, 2026.
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- Fourth Annual Juneteenth at DeGarmo Park in Chico
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- People gathered to celebrate Juneteenth at DeGarmo Park. The event was put on by BLACC, which stands for Building Leaders, Advocates and Community Connections. Action News Now reporter Christine Stoddard was there live for the celebration.
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- Summer Heat
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Scholar Athlete of the Month: Olivia Testerman
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Testerman has averaged a 4.0 GPA throughout high school, with her two favorite subjects being English and history. Her two favorite sports are track & field, and swimming.
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- Chico city council moving forward with approval of commercially grown cannabis
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Chico City Council voted 4-3 to move forward with a proposal to allow legal commercial cannabis grows in the city. Action News Now spoke with council members on both sides to learn about the decision.
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- Top 5 Stories: Friday, June 19, 2026
- Runtime
- 11:23
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Bella Barbosa has Friday morning's Top 5 Stories from Action News Now
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- Tehama man arrested for alleged attempted sexual assault of teen
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Tehama County sheriff’s deputies arrested Sergio Barraza after authorities say he picked up a teenager, attempted to sexually assault the victim at his home, and was later booked on multiple charges, including assault with intent to commit a sexual offense on a person under 18, contacting a minor with intent to commit a sexual offense, child endangerment, and arranging to meet a minor for sex.
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- Man dies after boat hits shore at Shasta Lake
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A boat struck the shoreline at Shasta Lake on Thursday, ejecting three people into the water and leaving 47-year-old Vingenzo Anthony Colletti of Palo Cedro dead, according to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office.
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- 7 hurt in Butte County crash that sent a car into a canal
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Seven people were injured in a two-vehicle crash at Highway 162 and Aguas Frias Road in Butte County, with one vehicle ending up in a canal and prompting a response that included air and ground ambulances; CHP is investigating.
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- 73-year-old Oroville man arrested after fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine found during traffic stop
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Butte County Sheriff's Office says that due to the enhanced penalties established under Proposition 36 for those with two or more prior drug-related offenses, a felony drug charge will be added for Hancock.
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- Major delays due to road work
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Cottonwood Creek Bridge this weekend has project continuing that will cause some major delays on I-5
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- Major Injury 3-car Crash
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Officers responded to a major three car crash in Shasta County yesterday afternoon in Bella Vista.
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- Partly Cloudy & Warm
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Expect partly cloudy skies early with some clearing later and highs in the mid 80s. Tomorrow we heat back up into the 90s, but next week will be even hotter, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.
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- Thursday Evening's Sports
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Action News Now Sports Director Blake Mayfield previews the upcoming Southwest Regional Artistic Roller Skating Championships that will be held at the Cal Skate Funland in Chico over the weekend.
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- Mountain Showers
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- khsl--Thu_Jun_18_16_59
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The City of Chico's newly approved sewer rate increase is raising concerns among small business owners about sustainability and customer costs. Action News Now reporter Christine Stoddard spoke with a local restaurant owner about the financial impact.
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- Thursday evening's top stories
- Runtime
- 10:47
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Here are the top stories for the evening of Thursday, June 18th, 2026.
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- Chico's Stonewall Alliance Center faces cuts but won't close
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Stonewall Alliance Center of Chico will not be closing, but changes are coming after state funding shifts under the new Behavioral Health Services Act. Services like business and healthcare trainings may begin charging fees, and hours could change as the center works to stay afloat for the LGBTQ community members who rely on it.
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- Yuba pipe failure cost: 80% of water agency's revenue lost
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- A penstock pipe failure at Yuba Water Agency's New Comstock Powerhouse in February is having major consequences for the region. The outage has knocked out a powerhouse capable of powering 350,000 homes and cut the agency's water-moving capacity by roughly 2/3, resulting in a loss of about 80% of its revenues while investigators work to determine the cause.
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- Gridley man arrested in deadly 2025 Virginia Street warehouse case
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- An arrest has been made in a Gridley homicide case that dates back to last August. 32-year-old Christopher Fizer Jr. is accused of killing Edgar Carlos Garcia, whose body was found in an abandoned warehouse on Virginia Street. Fizer has been booked into Butte County Jail.
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- State seeks input on Bidwell Mansion's future in Chico
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Nearly 18 months after fire destroyed the Bidwell Mansion, the future of the Chico landmark is coming into focus — and your voice is still part of the process. State park representatives met with the Chico City Council this week to share that rebuilding the mansion is the leading choice among more than 1,000 survey responses, though any reconstruction would need to meet California building code and involve coordination with the Mechoopda Tribe and the State Historic Preservation Officer.
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- Red Bluff's budget deficit could mean staff cuts ahead
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Red Bluff City Council has approved a budget for the next fiscal year, but city leaders say more tough decisions could be ahead as they keep a close eye on the city's finances.
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- Roller skating competition in Chico to attracts visitors from across Southwest this weekend
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Skaters are competing this weekend for a chance to qualify for the USA Roller Sports National Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska next month.
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- Redding golfer Beau Forest is crowned champion at 2026 Redding Pro-Am Tournament
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- After Mathew Sutherland and Forest both birdied hole number one, Forest ended up getting another birdie on the second playoff hole to beat Sutherland by one stroke.
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- California prison closure plan faces pushback from law enforcement
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- California's police chiefs and sheriffs are pushing back against a state proposal to close another prison as part of the 2026-2027 budget — the 5th closure since 2021. The associations warn that county jails, which were never designed for long-term inmates, are already struggling to absorb the overflow from previous closures.
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- Chico's 4th of July parade registration closes tomorrow
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Tomorrow is your last chance to sign up for CARD's Fourth of July Parade in Downtown Chico — registration closes at midnight. Entry costs $30, but veterans and active military get in free, and spots are limited to the first 100 paid applicants.
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- Chico foot chase ends in arrest near Little Chico Creek
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Chico police have released new video of a foot pursuit that took place near Humboldt Road and Fir Street yesterday afternoon. Steven Hodges, who was on active felony parole, led officers on a chase under Highway 99 and across Little Chico Creek before being arrested about 15 minutes later with the help of a police drone.
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- Chico CARD reinstates adult summer sports leagues
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) has reinstated its adult soccer, kickball, and softball leagues after initially canceling them due to staffing challenges. Registration is open until June 26 — or until divisions fill up — and CARD is encouraging teams to sign up soon, as spots may close without advance notice.
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- Miss Butte County Ambassador deadline is June 24 for teens
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The Miss Butte County Ambassador Program is now accepting applications for young women ages 8 to 20, with the first deadline closing June 24th. Miss Teen 2nd Runner-Up Emily Danner and Missette 2nd Runner-Up River Nichols stopped by to share what the program has meant for them.
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- Chico Seed Orchard closes today for pest control treatment
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The Chico Seed Orchard and nature trail will close to the public at noon today for evening pest control treatment, with the pedestrian gate reopening at noon tomorrow. Note that the spray schedule may change depending on the weather.
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- Shingletown man arrested for child sex abuse material, illegal weapons
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Shasta County deputies arrested Christopher Holmes, a Shingletown resident, on multiple charges including possession of child sexual abuse material, animal cruelty, and possession of illegal assault weapons. The arrest came after a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led detectives to obtain a search warrant for his home.

