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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...
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.
California deploys firefighting taskforce to Oregon as wildfires blaze
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed 80 firefighters and 15 fire engines to Oregon following a request for assistance from Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek as tens of thousands of acres burn. According to the latest Oregon state government data, there are currently 95 active fires and over 332,000 acres have burned within the last week. A combination of triple digit weather and lightning storms that brought over 1,000 lightning strikes in the past week have driven the state’s fires to critical levels. ...
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. ...
Anderson & Sons Shelling temporarily furloughs staff
VINA, Calif. - Anderson & Sons Shelling said they have temporarily furloughed staff due to the falling price of nuts, rising interest rates and other market challenges. They said they continue to ship products to customers, but they have furloughed staff while they consult with their investment banker and their lenders.
Water main bursts, floods intersection in Downtown Redding
REDDING, Calif. — Multiple City of Redding resources are currently working to repair a large, broken water main in the downtown area. At around noon on Friday, a 12-inch water main pipe burst at the intersection of Shasta and West streets. The rupture caused the intersection and nearby area to flood until City crews could arrive on scene and stop the flow.
Outraged Public Speak Out on Fireworks Tragedy
Tuesday’s Del Norte Board of Supervisors was a somber and highly emotional event. During the Public Comments period, supervisors listened to a dozen individuals from a packed audience who expressed their outrage over the July 4th explosion of illegal fireworks on South Beach. A three year old toddler, William Lupan, clings to life in Portland after sustaining major body trauma injuries from the South Beach explosion. 14 others sustained assorted injuries. ...
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...
Priscilla Presley Files $1 Million Financial Elder Abuse Lawsuit Against Former Associates
Priscilla Presley filed a $1 million lawsuit against former business associates on Thursday, July 18, claiming elder abuse in paperwork obtained by In Touch. The former Dallas star's powerhouse attorney Marty Singer filed the case in Los Angeles Superior Court. Priscilla, 79, is seeking the same amount in damages that she claims was stolen from...
Crews continue work rebuilding Berry Creek Elementary School
BERRY CREEK, Calif. - Construction crews are making progress on rebuilding the Berry Creek Elementary School, which was destroyed in the 2020 Bear Fire. Now that the walls are up on the new buildings, crews are busy running wire through the five new classrooms and installing fire alarms inside of the buildings.
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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