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Richardson Springs Hotel survived the Park Fire
Action News Now reporter Camille Acevedo tells us more about how the hotel survived. Fire crews are going to monitor the Richardson Springs Hotel, and they are also going to assess the surrounding areas that were destroyed by the fire and take out any hot spots.
Flora Fire Now 75-Percent Contained While a Suspect has Been Arrested for the Blaze
A Redding-area man has been arrested in connection with Wednesday’s Flora Fire outside Healdsburg and Windsor. Cal Fire the fire started after he drove his car 4 miles without a right front tire. 44-year-old Justin Roy Jones of Anderson started the fire on Chalk Hill Road east of Healdsburg. The friction caused sparks that ignited three separate fires that eventually cpmbined into the Flora Fire burning about 36 acres. It is 75-percent contained. Jones was booked into the Sonoma County Jail around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jones is one of several arrests related to wildfires in what’s become a dangerous fire year.
California's Park Fire now among largest in state history as evacuation orders spread
The Park Fire burning in Northern California near Chico has now become one of the largest wildfires in state history as flames continue to spread, causing additional evacuations spread across four counties.
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
Saturday Night Late Showing: Previewing The Shasta 150
While the ARCA Menards Series takes on the high banks of Salem Speedway on Saturday night, the ARCA Menards Series West has the late showing out in northern California for the Shasta 150 at Shasta Speedway. This weekend’s Shasta 150 is the 16th time the series has hit the 0.375-mile...
Park Fire: 307,369 acres, 0% containment
CHICO, Calif. - The Park Fire has burned 307,369 acres with 0% containment. CAL FIRE confirmed that at least 134 structures have been destroyed due to the Park Fire. The fire was caused by arson. The person suspected of starting the fire was arrested early Thursday morning. Evacuation Orders. Butte...
Community Connect: Weekend of July 26 - July 28
REDDING, Calif. — Here are some events happening throughout the Northstate!. For more information visit the webpage here. Fore more information you can visit here. Saturday, July 27, 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. // Hauler Parade kicks-off Friday, July 25 at 4 p.m. Shasta District Fair & Event Center,...
Watch out for investment scams
Californians fall prey to more online investment scams and lose more money than residents of any other state in the country, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Report. Even though investment scams make a small portion over the overall types of scams reported to authorities, the amount of monetary losses to fraudulent schemes is shockingly high.
Newsom presses Oakland to change strict policy on police chases
Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to Oakland leaders on Friday, urging them to re-evaluate restrictions on police pursuits. First obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle, the letter was addressed to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, the city council, and the police commission.
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