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Northern California murder case remains unsolved, deputies offering $50,000 reward for answers
(FOX40.COM) — A murder case in Northern California remains unsolved after three years, and officials are reminding the community of a $50,000 reward that will be issued in exchange for information that leads to an arrest. One day before the Fourth of July in 2021, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office was sent to assist California […]
Railbridge Fire reaches 85% containment
OROVILLE — The 130-acre blaze that burned through wildland near Palermo on Thursday hit 85% containment as of Saturday afternoon. One firefighter injury was reported as a result of the Railbridge Fire, and no structures were destroyed. The latest numbers reported by Cal Fire-Butte County say there were 27...
Fire crews fighting to contain the Railbridge Fire in Palermo
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - Action News Now is still tracking the Railbridge Fire in Palermo that burned 130 acres with 30% containment. On Friday, crews are still working in Palermo to contain the Railbridge Fire that sparked on Thursday. CAL FIRE Butte County responded to the fast-growing Railbride Fire in...
People are concerned about all the fires in Butte County
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - It may feel like we report new wildfires daily, especially in Butte County. The Railbridge Fire in Palermo is one of the several fires that have started in Butte County in the past two months. “When we have the winds that we had when the Apache...
With only seconds to get the shot, a photographer provides a ‘portal into the heat’
OROVILLE, California (AP) — Noah Berger has been photographing events in Northern California for The Associated Press for nearly 25 years. For more than a decade, he has chronicled the wildfires that have devastated the region, winning awards for his unflinching images. Here’s what he had to say about...
Evacuations for Railbridge Fire in Butte County downgraded, 130 acres burned
BUTTE COUNTY – Evacuations were issued in Butte County for a fire that has burned 130 acres on Thursday afternoon, Cal Fire said. The fire, called the Railbridge Fire, is burning near Palermo and near the footprint of a previous fire, the Apache Fire.All of Butte County Zones 887, 886, 884 and 890 were in an evacuation order as the fire burns in the Railbridge, Crestmont and Apache Hills areas. Those orders were downgraded to a warning around 6:30 p.m.Zone 891 remains under an evacuation warning. Cal Fire said structures were threatened.The fire has burned 130 acres and is 15% contained, according to Cal Fire. The forward spread has been stopped.It's unknown how the fire started and how many buildings were threatened.
All eyes on ears | Photos
CHICO — The fresh produce stand at Chico State’s University Farm did brisk business Friday morning, drawing customers from Butte County and beyond. Casey and Roberta Hemping drove in from Corning to pick, well, corn. The stand had two full bins of sweet corn ears along with one nearly emptied. The Hempings “came for the corn,” Casey said, though he also had new glasses waiting for him at Costco.
Suspected drug trafficker arrested in Chico, over 300 grams of meth seized
CHICO, Calif. — A suspected drug trafficker was arrested in Chico on Tuesday following an investigation by the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF). On Tuesday, July 9, the BINTF says their agents, as well as the Special Enforcement Unit of the Butte County Sheriff's Office, served a search warrant at an apartment off Pillsbury Road. They say four people were detained inside the apartment, including the focus of their investigation and search warrant: 54-year-old Brandon Duane Eatmon.
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds to break ground on new first responder resiliency center in 2025
CHICO, Calif. — The Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, located in Chico, is preparing to build an innovative Resiliency Center on the property. In times of disasters in Butte County, the facility will serve as a support hub for first responder agencies. Plans are underway to construct a 50,000-square-foot resiliency center while the existing education building is set to be demolished and replaced with an outdoor amphitheater.
Suspected arsonist in court for setting fires near Stirling City
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — A suspected arsonist appeared in court this week to answer for charges related to a fires ignited near Stirling City during the June Fire incident last month. According to the District Attorney's Office, 48-year-old Brock Herritt was held to answer after a preliminary hearing convinced...
Firefighters responding to vegetation fire in Palermo
PALERMO, Calif. - Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire in the area of Railbridge Road and Crestmont Court. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an evacuation order for the area of Crestmont Court in Zone 887 in Palermo. Two evacuation orders are in place for zones 890...
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