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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.
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...
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...
DWR: Upper Sacramento River restoration project provides habitat for juvenile salmon
About 60 miles north of Chico, CA is Anderson River Park which sits along the Sacramento River, downstream from Shasta and Keswick dams. In 2015, this site became the target of a multi-pronged effort to restore 15 side channels along the Sacramento River to support native fish such as Chinook salmon.
City pursues changes to Warren v. Chico agreement, says settlement is “unworkable"
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, July 18. Chico is feeling reverberations of a Supreme Court decision last month that allows cities to crack down on homelessness. Yesterday, the city of Chico made a major announcement that it wants to change the conditions of Warren v. Chico, or else it’s going to try to get out of the settlement entirely. The settlement agreement prevents the city of Chico from enforcing anti-camping ordinances on homeless residents when there isn’t available shelter.
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. ...
Storm Tracker Forecast: Bright & hotter conditions ahead
It's a good idea to briefly open up your windows as you dress in light and loose clothing, grab your sunglasses and pack some extra water before you head out the door Friday. We have a pleasant start, but a sunny and hotter afternoon on the way for your Friday. We'll stay hot, but will have a slight chance for mountain thunderstorms this weekend. Sunny, dry and very hot conditions will persist through at least the middle of next week.
Car Shows Provide Economic Shot-in-the Arm and a Lot More
Attending a week-end car show is much more than observing a beautiful paint job on a classic hot rod or antique vehicle. Across coastal Northern California and Oregon, as many as 300 vehicles strut their stuff on any given summertime week-end. Most of the Benefit Shows in our geography are celebrating 30 years or more anniversaries. Area car Shows provide a venue for like-minded folks to gather and admire beautiful...
Gender-identity law brings state in line with SFUSD
The first-of-its-kind gender-identity law California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed earlier this month brings state policy in line with San Francisco’s — and The City’s school district had previously received flak from some of the new law’s most vocal critics. Newsom signed into law on July 15 Assembly Bill 1955 — aka the SAFETY Act — which bars public-school districts from requiring staff to notify parents if their children change their preferred pronouns or gender identities. California is the first state to pass such a law. ...
Zumwalt Takes Over Bulldogs Football Program
GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - The Gridley Bulldogs football program named their third head coach in the last three seasons as Daniel Zumwalt is now the top dog. Zumwalt took over for former head coach Mike Meyer as he resigned from his position in May due to personal reasons. Zumwalt was an assistant in the program last season and has spent multiple years as a prominent coach in the Gridley Titans football organization.
Ready for a Night Out?
GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - August is just around the corner and with it comes the first Tuesday of the month or the nation-wide celebration that is National Night Out. National Night Out aims to foster a closer bond and relationships between law enforcement officers that serve our community and the people in it.
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