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MAFFS Aircraft Deployed in Support of California Fires
At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center, U.S. Northern Command deployed two C-130 aircraft equipped with Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) from California and Colorado for wildland firefighting operations from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in Port Hueneme, California, over multiple fires in California. Two additional aircraft will also be activated later this week from Nevada and Wyoming.
Country singer Chris Young to take stage at California State Fair | July 18 events
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The 2024 California State Fair began Friday at Cal Expo. If you're already set on going to the fair and want a beeline to the ticket information page, click HERE. For everyone else, here's a schedule for what's happening Thursday. Remember, hours are subject to change.
Bay Area Republicans believe JD Vance will lead party to White House win
Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance took to the stage at the Republican National Convention to address not only republicans but the entire county, said some Bay Area politicians. The nominee, with Silicon Valley ties as a former venture capitalist, has been characterized as the nominee that has energized more than...
Redding official pushes back on Shasta supervisors' narrative on loss of Avelo Airlines
A top Redding official and the former head of the Shasta County Economic Development Corp. have refuted the notion the city didn't do enough to keep Avelo Airlines in Redding. Their insights came during an update on Redding Regional Airport that was given by Assistant City Manager Steve Bade at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
UPDATE: Water restored at Shasta College main campus. Classes to resume Friday
Water service was restored at the main Shasta College Campus in east Redding on Thursday afternoon after the school had closed earlier due to a main water line break. School spokesman Peter Griggs sent out a news release at 2:40 p.m. that said the water had been turned back on. The water break was reported around 12:45 p.m. ...
Chico seeks new homeless regulation agreements; Sparks council disagreement
CHICO, Calif. — The City of Chico is now seeking to exit entirely from its 2022 Warren V Chico Settlement, the agreement to provide specific resources and shelter to conduct encampment cleanouts. On Tuesday, Chico Mayor Andrew Coolidge addressed what this means for the city but not everyone is on board.
UPDATE: Forward progress stopped on fire in Churn Creek Bottom south of Redding
Crews worked a 1.5-acre fire that burned in the Churn Creek Bottom, according to emergency scanner reports. Crews reported forward progress stopped on the fire at about 2:30 p.m. Air tankers and fire engines were on the scene of the fire, which broke out shortly after 2 p.m. in the 19000 block of W. Niles Lane, west of Interstate 5. ...
Chico Planning Commission could approve new travel center
This would be at East Park Avenue and Carmichael Drive. It would include a gas station, a car wash and a coffee shop. Chico Planning Commission could approve new travel center. The Chico Planning Commission could approve a new travel center in south Chico tonight.
Chico city council forms new committee to unite and boost affordable housing efforts
CHICO, Calif. — Following the denied controversial housing project known as Valley’s Edge, the City of Chico has been working to unite admin and local housing resources. On Tuesday, the Chico City Council approved an ad hoc committee comprising over two city council members, local developers, and the Chico Smart Growth Advocates.
Evacuations Ordered for Hill Fire Near Eureka, Calif.
(TNS) - After a lightning storm Monday, the Hill Fire's scorching tongue encompassed 3,437 acres in Six Rivers National Forest roughly eight miles away from Willow Creek by Wednesday, prompting an evacuation order and warnings for nearby communities. Firefighters have not contained any part of the fire, which is moving...
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