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The Department of Water Resources shares statement regarding the Thompson Fire
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - Action News Now reached out to the Department of Water Resources to get a statement on the Thompson Fire in Oroville that is burning near the Oroville Dam. Here is a statement they shared with us:. “The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is closely monitoring the...
Power outages possible for parts of 10 Northern California counties
CALIFORNIA, USA — Fire weather conditions could leave thousands of PG&E customers without power during a scorching heat wave. "We're also seeing low humidity, high winds, dry fuel on the ground, Red Flag Warnings in certain parts, all those conditions come together in the Sacramento Valley area to lead PG&E to call for what we call Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)," said Megan McFarland, spokesperson with PG&E.
Smoke from Northern California fire expected to drift into SF Bay Area
Smoke from the Thompson Fire burning near Oroville, 150 miles northeast of San Francisco, was beginning to drift into the Bay Area Tuesday night and is forecast to continue to move into the region on Wednesday, as a heat wave continues to bake California, officials said. With air quality in...
Oroville considers lending its support to Marysville following fire at historic hotel
OROVILLE, Calif. — Oroville is considering lending its support to the City of Marysville, after a three-alarm fire gutted its historic Marysville Hotel last month. The structure, which sits gutted along State Route 70 or E Street, is at risk of collapse, according to the city and first responders, prompting them to declare a State of Emergency in an attempt to receive state aid.
The Yuba-Sutter Fireworks Show and Celebration Returns to Riverfront Park This July 4th
MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - The Yuba-Sutter Fireworks Show and Celebration is back and better than ever at Riverfront Park this July 4! Join us for an unforgettable evening as fireworks begin lighting up the sky between 9:30 - 9:45 p.m. along the banks of the Feather River. This year’s show promises to be the biggest display yet, expertly coordinated by the pyrotechnics professionals from Devastating Pyrotechnics. Food vendors will be on hand, so plan to come early and enjoy dinner in the park.
Officials urge water safety amidst triple-digit heat for July 4th celebrations
CHICO, Calif. — With the independence celebration comes a triple-digit heat wave, as the 4th of July approaches, California State Park officials are urging locals to take all safety precautions when hitting the water. With many locals looking to cool off in the summer heat it is important to...
Social workers on the frontline of Medi-Cal campaign
Daniel Reinhard, a Butte County social worker, regularly visits unhoused people at Genesis, a pallet shelter village in Chico. Each week, he talks to people who are either renewing their Medi-Cal, California’s version of Medicaid, or need help accessing expanded Medi-Cal services. In January 2024, Medi-Cal, which already served one-third of all Californians, expanded services to all state residents who qualify regardless of immigration status, as well as to people already enrolled.
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