Action News Now
Sunny & Hot in the Valley
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- Sunny & Hot in the Valley
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Today will once again be sunny and hot in the Valley and Foothills, though we have a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the Sierra this afternoon, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.
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- Joanna Francescut talks about her plans for the elections office
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- 4:04
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Joanna Francescut talks about her plans for the elections office
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- Full Interview: Joanna Francescut
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- 14:04
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Action News Now reporter Jesse Angelo sits down with Joanna Francescut, who defeated Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis in the June Primary Election, about the department she will be taking over.
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- It's almost summer
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Wednesday evening's top stories
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- 11:50
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Here are the top stories for the evening of Wednesday, June 17th, 2026.
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- Local golfer clinches Redding Pro-Am title with playoff birdie
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Beau Forest, a pro golfer and member of Riverview Golf and Country Club in Redding, claimed the 2026 Redding Pro-Am Tournament title — the biggest pro-am tournament north of Sacramento — after birding the 2nd playoff hole to edge out Mathew Sutherland by 1 stroke and walk away with a $6,000 check.
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- Red light therapy may ease autoimmune inflammation, here's how
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Red light therapy is gaining attention as a potential way to manage autoimmune inflammation — and research suggests it may help reduce inflammatory signaling molecules and boost cellular energy. If you or someone you know deals with chronic inflammation, this is one treatment option worth knowing about.
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- Red Bluff police beat fire in Battle of the Badges blood drive
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Red Bluff Police and Fire went head-to-head in the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, where community members directed their donations toward their favorite department — and this year, police held onto their title with 20 votes to fire's 12. With summer bringing higher demand and fewer donors, blood banks like Vitalant say every donation counts, especially for Type O blood.
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- Ranch Market closed indefinitely after vermin found inside
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Ranch Market on Covillaud Street in Marysville has been shut down indefinitely after a vermin infestation was discovered during an inspection. The store, which is 1 of only 2 full-size grocery stores in the entire city, cannot reopen until corrective actions are completed and the location passes a re-inspection by Yuba County Environmental Health.
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- Cal Fire Butte Unit preps for fire season with annual drill
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Cal Fire's Butte Unit is gearing up for peak fire season with its annual Loafer Drill — a training exercise held for more than 20 years that evaluates crews and pinpoints areas for improvement before summer hits. Fire Captain Jacob Clifford says mental preparation is just as important as physical readiness, and this year crews are placing extra emphasis on safety equipment and attention to detail.
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- Oroville faces budget crisis as sales tax revenue drops
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Oroville's city budget is under serious strain — and you may already be feeling the effects. Sales tax revenue, occupancy tax, and utility tax are all down, prompting the city to freeze 8 positions and save an estimated $700,000, with Finance Director Ruth Duncan warning that without further action, the city could run out of reserves.
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- Shasta County won't defend Measure B lawsuit with tax dollars
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 not to fund a legal defense against a state lawsuit challenging Measure B, a voter-approved ballot measure that would require in-person voting, government-issued photo ID, and hand-counted ballots in the county. Supervisor Chris Kelstrom says it's not taxpayers' responsibility to cover the cost, as the county has now faced roughly 5 lawsuits tied to the charter amendment.
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- Herbicide concerns on national forest land in region
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Action News Now viewers in Butte and Yuba counties raised concerns about herbicide applications on national forest land near their properties. Action News Now reporter Christine Stoddard investigates.
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- California food bank support
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Action News Now speaks with Jared Call, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for the California Association of Food Banks about what the $108 million in the California State Budget means for CalFresh outreach, diaper banks, and local food programs.
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- Extreme Heat Warning
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Hot and breezy conditions persist today, with highs in the low 100s under mostly sunny skies, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.
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- Oroville 911 abuse could cost businesses money
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Oroville businesses and residents who make excessive or non-emergency 911 calls could soon face fines. The city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to move forward with a fire department cost recovery ordinance, with a final adoption vote scheduled for July 7th.
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- Redding approves power shutoff program to prevent wildfires
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Redding approves power shutoff program to prevent wildfires
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- Chico sewer rates set to jump 55% starting in 2027
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Chico residents and business owners will see sewer rates increase after the city council voted 4 to 3 tonight to approve a series of rate hikes. The plan raises rates by 55% in 2027, another 55% in 2028, then 3% per year for the following 3 years to fund long-overdue upgrades to the city's sewage system and treatment facility.
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- Cooling down
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Tuesday evening's top stories
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- 12:30
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Here are the top stories for the evening of June 16th, 2025.
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- Cafe Maria in Chico brings a family's Mexican roots to every plate
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Chico has a new family-run cafe, and 7 of its 9 employees share the same last name. Cafe Maria on 5th Street is the latest chapter in a multi-generational story of entrepreneurship — and the grandparents' restaurant is right around the corner.
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- How a $54M microgrid is reshaping energy in Corning
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians is moving forward with a $54-million microgrid project designed to give the tribe energy independence and reliable power during outages and wildfire emergencies. Funded largely through $32 million from the California Energy Commission and $12 million from FEMA, the project is expected to be completed by the end of this year and energized in early 2027.
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- Chico council weighs 3 sewer rate hike options Tuesday night
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The Chico City Council is set to consider 2 new sewer rate structures Tuesday night — both still representing significant increases, but lower than the 215-percent hike over 5 years that was reversed in May. City staff warns that the lower the rate increase chosen, the greater the risk of infrastructure failure and even larger rate hikes down the road.
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- Oroville celebrates Gallagher as new CA-1 congressman
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Congressman James Gallagher was ceremonially sworn in at home in Oroville after winning the special election to represent California's 1st Congressional District — a seat he'll hold while simultaneously preparing for what could be the biggest campaign of his political career. Gallagher says his immediate priorities include healthcare, water storage, and lowering gas and electricity costs for North State residents.
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- CAL FIRE fire season preparedness
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- CAL FIRE officials are urging residents to take steps now to prepare before an emergency happens
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- Extreme Heat Continues
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Today is forecast to be sunny and hot, with highs around 105 degrees and breezy conditions that will keep fire weather risk elevated, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.
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- More summer heat
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Monday evening's top stories
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- 11:24
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Here are the top stories for the evening of Monday, June 15th, 2026.
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- Dog missing after crash near Los Molinos on Highway 99
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A couple involved in a crash on Highway 99 near Los Molinos on Saturday escaped with minor injuries, but their dog, Mira, has been missing ever since. Mira is a mini pinscher-chihuahua mix wearing a checkered flag harness — if you've seen her, contact local law enforcement.
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- Redding CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A certified nursing assistant at Copper Ridge Care Center in Redding has dedicated more than 30 years to caring for residents at the facility. Cathy Chappell, known to co-workers and residents as "Mama Cathy," has been working at the care center since 1993.
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- Straight From The Source: Coach Robby Snelling
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- This Butte College head coach returned to his local roots after playing college ball. He says the role offers the perfect balance of fierce competition, and a little time to be a family man as well. We talk about Robby Snelling's own football career as a player, and the secret sauce that makes Butte Football so successful.
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- Where is Todd Kenyon? Shasta County disappearance remains unsolved
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Todd Edward Kenyon, a Shasta County resident, has been missing for more than 2 months after last being seen near Lake Boulevard and Keswick Dam Boulevard on April 1st. A friend says she last saw him after dropping him off at his home off Fenders Ferry Road following a grocery run in Lakehead.
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- Redding double murder suspect gets new lawyer ahead of trial
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Jesse Penta, a Redding man accused of fatally shooting his mother and brother with a shotgun, has been reappointed legal counsel after previously choosing to represent himself. Penta, who has pleaded not guilty to 2 counts of murder, is now scheduled for a trial setting conference this Wednesday with a trial date set for October 27th.
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- Shasta County jury convicts man of domestic violence, child endangerment
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A Shasta County jury found Samuel Simonis guilty of multiple counts of domestic violence and assault, including corporal injury to a spouse, child endangerment, and battery on a girlfriend. The Shasta County District Attorney says the victim endured years of repetitive violent abuse, and Simonis is set to be sentenced on July 9th.
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- Redding man gets 15 years after pleading no contest in mom's death
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Robert Cartee, who pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter, has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison for the shooting death of his mother, 57-year-old Nancy Grimmer, at a Redding home on Shadow Glen Drive last December.
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- Downtown Chico bistro owner speaks out on lease disputes
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The owner of Lili's Brazilian Bistro in downtown Chico spoke out at a PBID board meeting Wednesday about ongoing air conditioning issues she says have impacted her business — and her decision to speak up now comes as her lease nears its end. The board voted to refer the issue to the Downtown Chico Business Association for further review and possible educational outreach for small business owners.
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- Iranian hackers claim access to Chico water billing data
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- An Iranian hacker group claims to have accessed California Water Service billing systems, including in Chico — potentially exposing personal information for customers in a district that serves more than 100,000 people locally. Cal Water has not confirmed or denied the breach, but says there are no known disruptions to water or wastewater systems at this time.
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- Chico pool shut down for seasonal debris cleanup this summer
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Chico Public Works crews are clearing debris and sediment from Sycamore Pool for the first time this year, kicking off seasonal maintenance that runs through the summer. The pool will be closed during cleaning events, which are scheduled generally every other Thursday.
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- Caregiver arrested in murder of 87-year-old Shingletown man
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A welfare check at a Shingletown home led to the discovery of 87-year-old Thomas Cuneo, who was found dead with multiple stab wounds. His 28-year-old live-in caregiver, Jordan Moore, has been arrested and is now facing a first-degree murder charge as detectives continue their investigation.
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- Purple flags in Redding mark each elder abuse case reported last year
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Shasta County Adult Protective Services is asking the community to be alert for signs of elder abuse as nearly 3,000 reports of elder and dependent adult abuse were made to their office last year. Community members gathered in Redding on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to help shine a light on a crime that advocates say often happens in silence.
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- Straight From The Source: Coach Robby Snelling
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- 36:25
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- This Butte College head coach returned to his local roots after playing college ball. He says the role offers the perfect balance of fierce competition, and a little time to be a family man as well. We talk about Robby Snelling's own football career as a player, and the secret sauce that makes Butte Football so successful.
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- Heat alerts continue
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Very hot, well-above average temperatures are expected today through Tuesday, with areas of Major heat risk in the Northern Sacramento Valley.
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- Straight From The Source: Pete Carr
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- 33:43
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- City manager Pete Carr is retired, but still learning This city manager ran things in Biggs, then Orland, before tackling the latest challenge: retired life with his wife, kids and grandchildren. We talk about his accomplishments, working with a revolving door of bosses on city council, and what he wants all up and coming professionals to keep in mind.
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- Sunday night's top stories
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- 9:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- All of the top stories from our 11 PM newscast on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
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- Taste of Redding draws crowds, supports Redding West Rotary
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Taste of Redding draws crowds, supports Redding West Rotary
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- Chico's 1st chalk art charity event raises funds for animal shelter
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Chalk art, local vendors, and a great cause came together Saturday at Lassen Traditional Cidery in Chico. The first-ever "Chalk It Up for Charity" event, organized by Your Local Marketplace and Results Radio, brought together 17 artists and multiple vendors to raise awareness and funds for Chico Animal Shelter.
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- Saturday night's top stories
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- 11:08
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- All of the top stories from our 11 PM newscast on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
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- Storm Alert Weather: Triple digit heat continues into the week
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Meteorologist Allie Ann McCord brings you the weather forecast for Northern California on June 13, 2026.
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- Chalk It Up for Charity welcomed chalk artists and vendors to fundraise for Chico Animal Shelter
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- A chalk art and local marketplace pop-up took place at Lassen Traditional Cidery to benefit Chico Animal Shelter. Action News Now Reporter Christine Stoddard went to check it out as it was getting started in the morning.
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- Saturday evening's top stories
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- 10:47
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The top stories for the evening of Saturday, June 13, 2026.
