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Paradise seeks public input on downtown expansion design
PARADISE, Calif. — The Town of Paradise continues to make strides in recovery after the 2018 Camp Fire, most recently calling on the public for feedback on a downtown expansion. “We are again the fastest growing town in the state of California for the 3rd year in a row...
Patrick Ranch Museum welcomes Yvette Zuniga as new director with deep local roots
CHICO, Calif. — The Patrick Ranch Museum, located in Butte County, has recently welcomed a new director, who brings with them a strong connection to the local community and a passion for preserving the area's heritage. Yvette Zuniga's roots can be traced back to Corning, where she spent her...
Paradise to revamp all public roads by 2026, following 2018 Camp Fire damage
PARADISE, Calif. — The Town of Paradise prioritizes its roads by providing what is considered a much-needed revamping all over the ridge. The roads in the Town of Paradise took a major hit during and after the 2018 Camp Fire. From damage to wear and tear from debris and tree removal trucks, an upgrade is needed. After securing funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) the town has a plan to give every single public road in Paradise a much-needed upgrade.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Ziggy! the playful boxer mix looking for a home
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — This week's Pet of the Week is Ziggy, a friendly 4-year-old female boxer mix!. Katrina Lovitt-Swain Rescue Coordinator at Haven Humane said Ziggy is such a happy girl, who loves to play 'Keep away' with her toys. Ziggy is also very goofy and silly but...
Car believed driven by father of missing Sacramento children found in Mexico
(FOX40.COM) — The family of two children who went missing after their mother was found dead said the car being driven by the children’s father was found in Mexico. Police have been searching for the children and Cameron Lee, their father, since the discovery of Angelica Bravo’s body in North Sacramento on July 8.
Cyber outage impacts Redding: Local systems struggle, flights delayed nationwide
NORTHSTATE, Calif. — A worldwide cyber outage took place Thursday night and the effects were felt Friday, as IT crews worked to resolve the issues impacting local businesses, hospitals, and law enforcement offices. Redding was one of many places impacted across multiple systems, servers, and workstations. City of Redding...
PG&E to evaluate gas transmission pipeline in Chico
CHICO, Calif. - PG&E said its contract crews are preparing to conduct a safety inspection on a natural gas transmission pipe section in Chico. PG&E crews and contractors are preparing to conduct the strength test by excavating at various points along the pipe, which runs from PG&E’s center on The Midway and turns east to Fair Street near Paseo Campaneros Street and under Highway 99, then along Morrow Lane to Dominic Drive.
Motorcycle crash reported on Highway 70 in Oroville
OROVILLE, Calif. — A motorcycle crashed Friday morning in Oroville, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 11:58 a.m. to eastbound Highway 70 near the offramp for Garden Drive. It was unclear what caused the crash but a possible minor injury was reported. See our live traffic...
Chico pursues closure of alternate campsite, changes to pallet shelter post-Grants Pass
CHICO, Calif. — The City of Chico is pursuing a "slow close process" of its alternate campsite on Eaton and Cohasset, according to a statement from Mayor Andrew Coolidge Wednesday. It's one of the changes they're seeking within a new agreement with Legal Services of Northern California, plaintiffs in...
Firefighters respond to garage fire in Chico
CHICO, Calif. - Firefighters responded to a well-involved garage fire on Jackie Drive on Friday morning. The Chico Fire Department said they were dispatched at 9:14 a.m., and when crews arrived, they found a garage on fire. It took crews about 10 minutes to knock down the fire. No injuries...
Man arrested for suspected DUI in Shasta County
The CHP said they arrested a man suspected of DUI Thursday night following a chase along Interstate 5 in Cottonwood and Anderson. The CHP said they arrested a man suspected of DUI Thursday night following a chase along Interstate 5 in Cottonwood and Anderson.
A new food festival is coming to downtown Chico
CHICO, Calif. - A new food festival, named Taste of Downtown, is coming to Chico to allow people to sample downtown restaurants. This year, people can take a tour of the restaurants to check out their signature dishes. The event was formerly known as Taste of Chico in previous years and was held in the downtown streets, showcasing restaurants from all over the county.
Chico pursues $3.5 million grant to modernize historic 100-year-old Sycamore Pool.
CHICO, Calif. — Chico's 100-year-old Sycamore Pool could be getting an upgrade soon. The city voted this week to pursue a $3.5 million state grant to design updates to its concrete walls and flooring. Public works director Erik Gustafson says the pool is one of the few dammed natural...
South Lake Tahoe ordinance aims to make community more fire resilient
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – A first-of-its-kind city ordinance aims to help the South Lake Tahoe community be safer and more fire resilient."They were definitely too close, so we had them removed entirely," Al Breitwieser, a South Lake Tahoe resident, said.Breitwieser is talking about three trees planted in his backyard that posed a risk to his home if a fire should spark nearby. "It's in the forefront of our minds," Breitwieser said. In 2021, Breitwieser and his wife Cheryl were evacuated during the Caldor Fire, which burned nearly 222,000 acres coming dangerously close to South Lake Tahoe."As we drove away, he looked back...
San Jose becomes 1st in CA to allow property owners to sell ADUs
San Jose is now the first in the state to allow the sale of ADUs - those accessory dwelling units in many backyards.They've been a way to raise money or help out a relative. Now, they can help people get into affordable homes.A new law passed in January, allows ADUs to be sold separately from the main house."People surprised how small a footprint you need for ADU," said Dan Kearnan.He built his 500-square-foot ADU behind his five-bedroom home back in 2021.VIDEO: San Francisco home selling for $488,000 but you can't move in until 2053A San Francisco Russian Hill home is...
Stockton City Council takes first steps towards new ethics rules in wake of grand jury report
The Stockton City Council may be inching towards new ethics rules following a San Joaquin County Gand Jury June report that said some of its members were “complicit in the deterioration of comradery, trust, respect, and ethical governing.”. The Council’s Legislation and Environmental Committee met on Wednesday and asked...
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