Mar 31, 2026 04:26PM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Planning Commission on March 26 denied a conditional use permit for a proposed Verizon cell tower east of Richvale, concluding the project posed safety risks to low‑flying agricultural aircraft.
Mar 03, 2026 03:30PM ● By Susan Meeker
Nearly everyone carries a cellphone. But in rural Butte County, some residents fear the towering infrastructure behind the technology could become “the asbestos of this generation.”
Oct 08, 2025 11:42AM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Planning Commission voted 4-1 to delay action on a proposed 100-foot wireless cell tower in Richvale rice country, following testimony from agricultural pilots, residents and aviation operators.
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