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Colusa Farm Show Celebrates Diamond Jubilee

Jan 23, 2025 12:25PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Colusa County Fairgrounds is gearing up to welcome visitors to the 2025 Colusa Farm Show, Feb. 4 through 6.

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Nine Graduate from Leadership Farm Bureau Program

Jan 23, 2025 12:19PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

An intensive training program concluded at the end of the year for nine Farm Bureau members from California who participated in the Leadership Farm Bureau program.

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Woman Sentenced in DUI Death of Student

Jan 23, 2025 12:10PM ● By Butte County District Attorney’s Office News Release

In an emotional court hearing Jan. 16, a Humboldt County woman was sentenced to 11 years and four months in state prison for her collision with a college student on Highway 99 in 2023.

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Live Oak’s PFAs Retested Positive

Jan 23, 2025 12:07PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During the Jan. 15 Live Oak City Council meeting’s public comments, resident Cruz Mora requested an update about the city’s wells’ re-testing to determine the level of PFAs (also called forever chemicals) in the water system.

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Monster Jam is Back in Sacramento

Jan 23, 2025 10:28AM ● By Heather Atherton, AthertonPR News Release

Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at Golden 1 Center from Jan. 24 to 26.

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Search Continues for Jan. 4 Burglars

Jan 22, 2025 12:22PM ● By Connie Voss

The Railhouse Pub & Grill, located at 1495 #C on Highway 99, was burglarized about 3 a.m. Jan. 4 and the suspects are still at large

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California Highway Patrol Deploys Special Response Team to Southern California Wildfire Zone

Jan 17, 2025 10:28AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has deployed a Special Response Team (SRT) to support local law enforcement and protect communities impacted by the devastating Southern California wildfires.

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Floating Classroom Program Highlights Chinook Salmon Lifecycle

Jan 15, 2025 09:05AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

During autumn, the Feather River in Oroville is home to adult Chinook salmon that have returned to their natural spawning grounds to complete their lifecycle and start the next generation.

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Statistics Indicate County in Poor Health Overall

Jan 15, 2025 08:52AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Gabrielle Kasza, the Enloe Hospital’s Healthy Communities Collaborative coordinator, delivered some somber statistics at the Rotary Club meeting last week.

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Volunteers Needed to Assist Point in Time Count

Jan 15, 2025 08:43AM ● By Butte County News Release

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Butte Countywide Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) will conduct the Point in Time (PIT) count, also known as the homeless census, with the assistance of Butte County employees, Continuum of Care participating agencies and community volunteers.

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High Wheeler Heading to Big Leagues

Jan 14, 2025 02:00PM ● By Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers News Release

The Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers are excited to announce 2024 Outfielder Jose Gonzalez has signed a contract with the Houston Astros organization.

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State Route 70 Reopens After Hotel Marysville Demolition

Jan 14, 2025 01:50PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Highway Reopens After Seven-Month Closure

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California’s Tax Filing Season Begun

Jan 13, 2025 05:57PM ● By Franchise Tax Board News Release

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) kicked off the 2025 tax filing season on Jan. 7 by providing taxpayers with vital information regarding cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing and making payments electronically.

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Butte County Public Health Welcomes New Health Officer

Jan 09, 2025 09:42AM ● By Butte County Department of Public Health News Release

The Butte County Department of Public Health has announced the appointment of Dr. Jarett Beaudoin as the county’s new public health officer.

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Bird Flu Detected in a Backyard Poultry Flock

Jan 09, 2025 09:37AM ● By Butte County Public Health News Release

The Butte County Department of Public Health (BCPH) has received notification from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) of a bird flu (H5N1) infection in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock in Butte County.

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Two Bodies Recovered at Thermalito Afterbay

Jan 08, 2025 09:18AM ● By Butte County Sheriff’s Office News Release

The teenage brothers had been missing since Dec. 14, after duck hunting at the Afterbay.

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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Bidwell Mansion Fire

Jan 08, 2025 08:46AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Officers with California State Parks, CAL FIR’s Office of the State Fire Marshal, Chico Police Department, and the California State University, Chico Police Department on the afternoon of Jan. 2 arrested a suspect on felony arson charges in connection with the Dec. 11 fire that severely damaged Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.

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Stand Against Hunger Raises Nearly $630K for Food Banks

Jan 07, 2025 11:54AM ● By ABC10 News Release

Annual Programs supported by generous community members along with Wells Fargo, Ashley Law, Bayside Church and Northwest Exteriors

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First Snow Survey of the Season Shows Snowpack Near Average for California

Jan 07, 2025 11:21AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

After a Warm, Dry Fall, Recent Storms Provide Boost to Snowpack but Return of Dry Conditions Looms

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Sutter Peak Charter Academy Granted Seven Year Renewal

Jan 02, 2025 10:56AM ● By Pacific Charter Institute News Release

Nuestro Elementary School District Approves Renewal

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Serial Christmas Thief Introduced to Prop 36

Jan 02, 2025 10:48AM ● By Butte County District Attorney News Release

A Red Bluff man was caught on Dec. 20, stealing from several Chico stores and was introduced to the hard realities of the recently passed Proposition 36 provisions that elevated his petty thefts to felonies.

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What's up at Lake Oroville?

Jan 02, 2025 10:45AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Annual Chinook salmon spawning activities at the Feather River Fish Hatchery in Oroville have been completed.

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Donated Quilts Benefit Gridley Post Acute Residents

Jan 02, 2025 10:21AM ● By Cindy Scott

Residents at Gridley Post Acute, the assisted-living facility behind Orchard Hospital, have benefitted from the generosity of the community this holiday season.

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High Wheelers 2025 Schedule and Season Tickets Available

Dec 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By High Wheelers News Release

The 2024 Pioneer Baseball League Champions, Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers, in conjunction with the Pioneer Baseball League, have announced their 2025 game schedule.

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State Water Project Allocation Increases

Dec 30, 2024 05:07PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Dec. 23, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an update to the State Water Project allocation forecast for 2025.

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Drive Into 2025: CHP’s Mission for a Safe New Year

Dec 30, 2024 08:41AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession Held

Dec 27, 2024 09:20AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Gridley residents along Hazel, Virginia, Magnolia and Oregon streets saw the Our Lady of Guadalupe procession on the afternoon of Dec. 12. About 100 Sacred Heart Catholic Church members braved the rain and participated in the event.

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Live Oak City Council Welcomes New Member

Dec 27, 2024 09:07AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council issued a resolution accepting the Nov. 5 election results and elected councilmembers were sworn in at its Dec. 12 meeting.

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Henderson Remembered as Electrifying Legend of the Game

Dec 24, 2024 08:32AM ● By National Baseball Hall of Fame News Release

Rickey Henderson used the ultimate combination of power and speed to break numerous major league baseball records during his career.

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Bird Flu: What Residents Need to Know

Dec 23, 2024 04:28PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency on Dec. 18 in response to the ongoing H5N1 Avian Influenza (bird flu) outbreak.

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Christmas Light Viewing is Fun

Dec 19, 2024 10:29AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

There’s still time to see some of the best decorated holiday homes throughout Butte, Yuba and Sutter counties. The following list has been compiled to help ensure your Christmas light hunting is a success!

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Clothing and Toy Exchange a Hit

Dec 19, 2024 10:08AM ● By Connie Voss

Dozens of tables of clothes and toys were donated and laid out for any and all visitors at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The exchange began at 4 p.m. A line was waiting to enter. All items were free.

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Butte County Farmer Honored for Service

Dec 19, 2024 09:49AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

- An olive and citrus fruit grower who served as president of the California Farm Bureau for six years is the recipient of the organization’s Distinguished Service Award for his lifelong contributions to agriculture.

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