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Chico businesses swap designers for AI, and creatives are worried
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- Chico businesses swap designers for AI, and creatives are worried
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- 2:29
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- 3 days ago
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- A Chico State photography and design professor and a student say artificial intelligence is rapidly changing creative work, with businesses using it to replace or reduce work for photographers and designers even as students say understanding AI is now necessary to stay competitive.
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- Downtown Chico welcomes a new locally owned coffee shop
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- 0:19
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- 3 days ago
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- A new locally owned coffee shop has opened in the former Starbucks location in downtown Chico.
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- Chico's new aquatics center rises with 3 water slides
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- 0:27
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- 3 days ago
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- Chico Area Recreation & Park District says construction is progressing on its new Aquatics & Recreation Center in Chico, a regional facility featuring three water slides, an Olympic-sized pool and support buildings, with CARD sharing a second video update and encouraging residents to follow the project online.
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- Redding's "Operation Blue Santa" is back on after cancelation
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Redding Police Department says its annual “Operation Blue Santa” holiday gift-delivery event is back on after initially announcing on social media that it had been canceled.
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- Data center zoning change heads to Tehama County supervisors
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Tehama County planners approved a recommendation to tighten zoning rules for data centers by removing by-right approval and requiring a conditional use permit, as residents raised concerns about water, power and land use; the measure now goes to the Board of Supervisors for a vote.
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- Critical fire weather and hot temperatures continue across Northern California
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Gusty winds and unseasonably warm temperatures are causing critical fire weather conditions in Northern California tonight and into Friday. A cooling trend and a chance of showers are expected by early next week.
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- Butte County drought plan heads toward approval today in Oroville
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Butte County’s Drought Task Force is set to review the county’s Drought Resilience Plan, provide input, and potentially recommend it to the Board of Supervisors for approval after a draft was released over the summer and revised through public comment.
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- Shasta County veterans can get free medical, food help this week
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Veterans in Shasta County can access free services at the Veterans Stand Down at the Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson today through Saturday, with registration starting at 8 a.m. today and tomorrow.
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- Quota Club of Gridley holds tasting night to support women, kids
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Quota Club of Gridley is promoting its annual “A Night Out the Quota Way” tasting event and silent auction, set for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Gridley, to support the group’s community service and nonprofit assistance efforts.
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- Feasibility study for Paradise OHV park presented at 6 p.m. meeting
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Paradise officials are set to present the results of a feasibility study today for a possible off-highway vehicle trailhead park on Paradise Recreation and Park District property near Jordan Hill and Coutelenc roads, with a community meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Paradise Community Center.
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- 37-year Chico tradition ends as Parade of Lights shuts down
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Chico Parade of Lights board says it is canceling this year’s parade after 37 years, citing increased city security requirements and higher costs, though organizers hope to bring it back in the future.
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- Critical fire weather: California prepositioning crews across 11 counties
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- California is prepositioning firefighting and law enforcement resources across 11 counties, including Tehama and Plumas counties, as strong winds and critical fire weather raise wildfire risk statewide.
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- When will your power return? PG&E outage timeline for 3 counties
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- PG&E has shut off power for fire safety in parts of Butte, Shasta and Tehama counties amid red flag conditions.
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- Redding bike team busts woman trafficking fentanyl from Sacramento
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Redding police arrested Sarah Jean Pearson, 48, of Rancho Cordova, after a month-long investigation into suspected fentanyl trafficking from the Sacramento area to Redding; she was found with more than three ounces of fentanyl and booked on multiple felony drug charges, with additional possible enhancements due to her prior record.
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- Pet of the Week: Nyx
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Meet Nyx, our Action News Now Pet of the Week
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- Utah Rescuers Use RC Car to Push Stranded Kitten Out of Drain
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A kitten stuck inside a drain pipe in Utah is safe and uninjured thanks to some quick thinking and a remote-controlled car. When water department officials realized the furry feline was in a hard-to-reach spot, they got crafty and decided to use an unconventional method to help the animal out. An operator deployed a remote-controlled vehicle into the drain pipe, slowly inching the car in right behind the trapped kitten. Using a gentle "tush push" technique, the RC car carefully nudged the hesitant kitten forward until it was safely flushed out of the pipe. While the cat didn't seem entirely thrilled by the unusual method, the clever rescue worked perfectly and the kitten emerged without a scratch.
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- Inside the UN Mission to Push Back Haiti's Violent Street Gangs
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- An exclusive, ground-level look at daily life inside Haiti's gang-controlled capital. The central downtown area has been under gang occupation for so long that parts of the city are completely overgrown and being reclaimed by nature. The report follows a new UN-mandated gang suppression force comprised of Chadian soldiers as they patrol the eerie, barricaded streets at dawn and dusk. Due to the extreme danger, residents living under gang rule are forced to make desperate breaks at first light, navigating raw sewage and abandoned bodies just to find work or bring food back to their families. Currently operating at only a third of its intended size, the Chadian military presence marks the 15th international mission deployed to try and resolve Haiti's ongoing security crisis. The footage reveals the terrifying reality of a city held hostage by violence and the enormous challenge facing the outnumbered international forces tasked with pushing the gangs back.
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- Thursday morning's Top 5 Stories: Oct. 15
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Kelli Saam has Thursday morning's top stories, including the latest public safety power shutoffs and public feedback on adding school resource officers in Chico.
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- City of Chico closes Bidwell Park gates Thursday due to high fire danger
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The closure is expected to last until Friday at 10 a.m.
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- Redding paints the town pink for breast cancer awareness
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Redding's Sundial Bridge lights up pink tonight for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's how you can be part of it.
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- New US Strike Plans for Iran Include "Mother of All Bombs"
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The U.S. military has developed new strike plans against Iran that could potentially involve using the "Mother of All Bombs" (MOAB), the largest non-nuclear weapon in the American arsenal. According to officials familiar with the matter, options include potential attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure and deeply buried nuclear sites, such as Pickaxe Mountain. While military planning routinely gives the president a range of options, sources are already questioning whether the MOAB would be effective. Designed to create an enormous surface blast, experts warn it is not a deep-penetration warhead capable of destroying fortified facilities protected by layers of rock. Furthermore, its extensive blast radius creates a serious risk of civilian casualties. The potential steep escalation comes as President Trump's administration faces growing pressure to find an off-ramp and bring the deeply unpopular war to a close, with officials reportedly considering strikes that could provide a symbol...
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- 5 Endangered Baby Orangutans Rescued From Global Smuggling Network
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Authorities in India are investigating a massive illegal wildlife trafficking network after five baby orangutans were found huddled and abandoned in a forest. The critically endangered apes are native to the rainforests of Indonesia—thousands of miles away from where they were discovered. The shocking find highlights the brutality of the global illegal wildlife trade, a lucrative business worth up to $20 billion annually. A former wildlife trafficker explains how rare and exotic animals are often torn from their mothers, openly advertised on social media, and sold to international collectors or private zoos. During the brutal smuggling journey, many animals suffer in cramped cages or die in transit. While the five rescued orangutans are now safe and recovering at a zoo in India, authorities warn that weak enforcement makes it difficult to permanently dismantle these criminal networks. Watch to learn how this illicit pipeline operates and the devastating toll it takes on endangered ...
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- Rising Inflation Could Impact Upcoming Midterm Elections
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The cost of living continues to climb, with annual inflation rising to 3.7% according to the latest Consumer Price Index report. A major driver of the increase is the surging cost of gasoline, which jumped more than 9% in September. The national average for regular gas recently reached $4.33 a gallon—up $1.25 from just a year ago, according to AAA. Beyond the pump, Americans are feeling the squeeze across everyday expenses like groceries and housing. For many families, the biggest concern is that overall prices are rising at a faster pace than wages, meaning paychecks are no longer stretching far enough to cover basic needs. This latest economic data arrives just weeks before critical midterm elections. With consumer anxiety high over the struggle to afford daily expenses, the continuing inflation challenges could become a deciding factor for voters and impact whether Republicans are able to maintain control of Congress.
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- Chico schools could get up to 4 new resource officers, the public weighs in
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Should cops be back on Chico campuses? The school board could decide as soon as next Wednesday.
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- Warm temperatures and dry conditions continue across Northern California
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Northern California stays warm and dry today, with elevated fire risk through Friday. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity arrive by Sunday.
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- Straight From The Source: Chuy Valerio
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- 18:59
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Chuy Valerio is here to make it happen. The current Corning city councilmember wants to be your mayor! We hear his plans for bringing in more businesses, and talk about some of his favorite places to shop and dine. This father of 4 says it was a need for more youth activities that got him started in public service. But he's encouraging everyone in the community to be more involved in local politics.
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- 2026 Fish Bowl takes place at Chico's Pleasant Valley Pool
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- While you might be aware of that other bowl game taking place later this week (Almond Bowl) nothing else mattered on Wednesday sports wise in Chico than the 'Fish Bowl.'
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- Man sentenced 18 years for assaulting 2 teens in Butte County
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A Sacramento man has been sentenced to 18 years in state prison for sexually assaulting 2 teenage girls in Butte County. Hasan Alshammari, 23, pleaded no contest to 2 forcible sexual assault charges after prosecutors say he assaulted 2 seventeen-year-olds in separate incidents and abandoned them, unclothed, in remote areas — prompting a judge to impose the maximum sentence.
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- Red flag fire risk triggers PG&E shutoffs across 29 counties
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- PG&E's planned Public Safety Power Shutoffs are now underway, with nearly 90,000 customers across 29 counties expected to be affected — and power could remain off until Saturday morning. The eastern portion of Shasta County and parts of Butte County along the foothills and the ridge are among the areas in the dark tonight due to red flag fire conditions.
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- Butte County photographer wins state parks photo contest
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A Butte County photographer is being recognized statewide for her stunning capture of Lake Oroville. Paula Schultz won the Recreation and Activities category in the California State Parks Foundation's annual photo contest with a photo featuring fishing and a sunset at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.
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- Chico's Fish Bowl swim meet draws big crowds at PV Pool
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The annual 'Fish Bowl' swim meet is underway at the Pleasant Valley Pool in Chico, bringing together Chico and Pleasant Valley High School swimmers for one of the biggest rivalries of the season. For seniors on both teams, tonight is especially meaningful — it marks their final Fish Bowl and Senior Night, all in one.
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- Chico rapist's early release sparks call for parole reform
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Congressman James Gallagher and local law enforcement leaders are calling for reform to California's parole system after Lloyd Edwards — a man originally sentenced to 3 life terms plus 51 years for raping women in Chico — was released early under a state law that expanded parole eligibility for crimes committed before age 26. Edwards was arrested last month for a parole violation in Sacramento County but was released just 4 days later after no new charges were filed.
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- Red Bluff, Corning firefighters "fill the boot" for MDA Saturday
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Firefighters in Red Bluff and Corning are hitting the streets this Saturday, October 17th, to "Fill the Boot" for the Muscular Dystrophy Association from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Your donations help fund research and support families affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related diseases.
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- Wednesday evening's top stories
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- 12:21
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Here are the top stories for the evening of Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
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- Oroville mayor candidates face off tomorrow at State Theatre
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Oroville residents will get a chance to hear directly from all 3 mayoral candidates tomorrow night. David Pittman, Chuck Reynolds, and Shawn Webber will address issues important to the community at the Oroville State Theatre on Myers Street at 7 p.m. — and you can attend in person or stream it online.
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- Chico charity casino night benefits Honeybee Discovery Center
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Tickets are on sale now for "Show Me the Honey" — a charity casino night on October 29th at Four Corners Hall west of Chico. Your ticket includes appetizers, a complimentary drink, and $10 in gaming chips, with proceeds supporting the Honeybee Discovery Center's efforts to educate students and the community about the role honeybees play in everyday life.
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- Butte County offers free solar panel drop-off this month
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Butte County residents can drop off unwanted solar panels for free this month at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility near Paradise. The residential recycling pilot program runs Thursdays and Fridays, but appointments are required and limited to 1 registration per household.
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- 2 arrested in armed robbery near Live Oak Skate Park
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- 2 suspects are in custody after an armed robbery near the Live Oak Skate Park in Sutter County. Hugo Diaz Chavez, 22, faces charges including assault with a firearm, robbery, and drug violations, while Francisco Ramos, 25, was booked for robbery and conspiracy.
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- Paradise DUI suspect pleads not guilty after crash hurt officer
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Amie Kucera, charged with DUI and child abuse following a crash that injured a Paradise Police sergeant and 1 of her children, pleaded not guilty in court today. A judge granted her recorded phone and video contact with her children after debate over whether that access could influence the children's accounts of the incident.
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- 2 hikers rescued after night in freezing temps on Mt. Shasta
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- 2 hikers from Salt Lake City were rescued after spending more than a day stranded on Mount Shasta in temperatures as low as -14 degrees. Search teams found the 19-year-old man and 20-year-old woman uninjured in Cascade Gulch — the third rescue on that route in the past month.
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- Chico restaurant fire put out fast by suppression system
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A kitchen fire broke out early this morning at Las Tapatias Mexican Restaurant in Chico's Save Mart Shopping Center on the Esplanade. The restaurant's fire suppression system activated quickly, and Chico firefighters used fans to clear smoke from the building.
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- Chico bus catches fire near Barnes and Noble on MLK Parkway
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A B-Line bus caught fire this morning near the Barnes and Noble on Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Parkway in Chico, but the driver acted quickly to contain the flames before firefighters arrived to fully extinguish it.
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- Anderson Middle School on alert after threats investigated
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Police officers will be present at Anderson Middle School today and tomorrow while authorities investigate reported threats made against the school. Police say there is no current threat to student safety, though both the school district and police have declined to comment on whether any students were involved or detained.
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- PG&E shutoffs loom for Butte, Shasta and Tehama counties
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- PG&E is warning about possible power shutoffs beginning tonight as fire weather moves in, with about 88,000 customers across 29 counties potentially affected. If you're in Butte, Shasta, or Tehama County, now is the time to charge your phones, medical equipment, and stock up on flashlights, food, and water — and call 2-1-1 if you need extra support.
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- Wellness Wednesday: Local olive oil packed with heart-healthy fats from Butte County
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Local olive oil producer Sanju Sharma, CEO of Sierra Nevada Olive Oil, is on a mission to preserve a heritage orchard in Oroville that dates back to 1952 — and the heart-healthy benefits of his Mission 52 olive oil may be reason enough to pay attention. The American Heart Association says swapping saturated fats like butter for unsaturated fats can help lower bad cholesterol, and Sharma says his small-batch oil delivers exactly that.
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- Chico school district to discuss funding for school resource officers
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Through Prop 64, an initiative by the Board of State and Community Corrections, the Chico Police Department received a $4.5 million grant that will use cannabis tax revenue to pay for 2 school resource officers, a supervisor, code enforcement and programs to educate young people about cannabis. On top of the $4.5 million, the police department is asking the school district to contribute $611,000 a year to pay for an additional 2 SROs.
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- $16M bond would fix aging Oroville school roofs and safety issues
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Oroville City Elementary School District is seeking voter approval of a $16 million Bond Q measure on Nov. 3 to fund aging infrastructure repairs, safety improvements, and career technical education upgrades across seven campuses, with repayment projected through 2060.
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- Redding families seek answers after drainage ditch floods home
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Seven families in the Rother Riverside area say a drainage ditch overflowed and flooded their homes on Dec. 21, 2025, causing nearly $700,000 in combined losses. Nearly 10 months later, residents say the breach remains unrepaired and are asking local agencies to clarify who is responsible for maintaining the drainage system.
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- CAL FIRE Butte Unit, Chico Fire Department responding to structure fire on Southgate Lane
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- CAL FIRE Butte Unit says a commercial structure fire on Southgate Lane in Chico has been knocked down, and crews will remain on scene for several hours for overhaul and mop-up; the public is asked to avoid the area.
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- Critical fire weather develops east of Chico as gusty winds and low humidity arrive
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A Red Flag Warning covers the Sierra and adjacent foothills from midnight Wednesday night through Friday morning, where wind gusts could reach 45 mph. Chico will remain hot and dry through Friday before temperatures cool significantly over the weekend and into Monday.
