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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...
Safeway will not be in Twelve Bridges anytime soon
A new sign at the intersection of E Joiner Parkway and Twelve Bridges Drive appeared last week, leading community members to believe a Safeway was coming soon to the Twelve Bridges area, but it is not. According to city officials, Safeway has not put in an application for a project...
Seneca Healthcare District Expands Team with New Primary Care Provider
The Seneca Healthcare District (SHD) has announced the addition of Amanda C. Hartman, MD, to its team at the Lake Almanor Clinic. Dr. Hartman, a board-certified medical doctor, brings over seven years of experience and six certifications in her field. Her presence is expected to bolster healthcare services in the Lake Almanor Basin.
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Megan Pagnini wins Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant
– The California Mid-State Fair announced that 18-year-old Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles has been crowned the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. Ashlee Holt, 18, of Paso Robles, was named 1st Runner Up, and Logan Rutherford, 21, of Paso Robles, was named 2nd Runner Up. Vanessa Pinedo, 18, of Paso Robles, won the Talent Competition with her Folklorico dance to “Son de la Negra.” Hailey Terrell, 17, of Templeton, won the Interview Competition.
California to impose first-ever permanent water restrictions
CALIFORNIA - The first-ever permanent water restrictions were approved this month for cities and towns in California. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted new rules that will phase in cutbacks for water suppliers across the state. Enforcement of the conservation is expected to start in 2027. This is to...
Housing, immigrant services, homelessness prevention face cuts in California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program cuts" and maintains $22.2 billion in reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year thanks to delays and deferrals that will ultimately impact low-income households and Californians of color, according to the governor's website. ...
Home Fire on N. Mesa
Thursday afternoon, Susanville Fire responded to a home fire on N. Mes.a. The blaze forced the roadway to be closed for several hours for emergency response teams as crews worked to knock down the flames. The blaze was first reported around 2 p.m. Unconfirmed reports indicate that two homes were...
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