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John Mayall dies aged 90 at California home as tributes paid to 'Godfather of British Blues'
John Mayall, the blues and rock musician who carries the title, is credited with helping launch the iconic careers of blues legends such as the late Eric Clapton through his band John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers
Over 8 million fentanyl pills seized in California this year
The Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that over 8 million fentanyl pills and 4,000 pounds of powder have been seized in California within the first six months of the year. In June alone, the California National Counterdrug Task Force seized more than 1 million fentanyl pills. The June seizures hold an estimated street value of over […]
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
Tropical moisture mixes with California's heat, driving storms, flood potential, fire risks
California's latest heat wave has pulled up tropical moisture, which is causing severe thunderstorms in some inland areas, including across inland Southern California and the Sierra Nevada.
Two more California chains file for bankruptcy, citing $20 per hour minimum wage
(The Center Square) - The owner of fast-casual food chains Tender Greens and Tocaya filed for bankruptcy, citing California’s $20 per hour fast food minimum wage, inflation, and the state’s empty office districts as contributing factors. The bankruptcy effort is aimed at restructuring and keeping stores open and employees at work.
Newsom's admin says "action will be taken" to schools that resist new LGBTQ+ policy
NORTHSTATE, Calif. — Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the first-in-the-nation law Monday called the "SAFETY" Act, which bans districts from requiring school staff to disclose a student’s gender identity or sexual orientation to any other person without the child’s permission, with some exceptions. Anderson Union High...
"This is so sad": Elon Musk called out for "awful" anti-trans rant about his own child
Tech magnate Elon Musk, the Tesla and X CEO who frequently aligns himself with prominent conservative figures and ideals, claimed in a recent interview that his transgender daughter is "dead" after being "killed by the woke mind virus." Sitting down with far-right psychologist and media commentator Jordan Peterson, Musk spoke...
Charges filed in Cloverdale cold case, suspect appears in court
A murder charge was filed Wednesday against a Glenn County man accused of killing a teenager whose body was discovered in Cloverdale more than four decades ago. James Unick made his first appearance in Sonoma County Superior Court on Wednesday morning after he was arrested Monday on suspicion of killing Sara Ann Geer, 13, on May 24, 1982. He sat quietly with his head tilted down and thick, ...
Possible Shigella concerns at Sycamore Pool
CHICO, Calif. - Action News Now is digging into some of your claims about possible Shigella infections coming from swimming in Chico’s Sycamore Pool. Every week, the pool gets tested by the city. The city says they look for total coliform bacteria, which is fecal and E. coli bacteria from human and animal waste.
Crash shuts down traffic near Park Avenue and East 12 Street in Chico
CHICO, Calif. - A crash has shut down traffic in the area of Park Avenue and East 12th Street. Police said a person who was texting and driving hit a person in a wheelchair. The person who was hit is in critical condition. There is no estimated time of reopening.
Pentz Fire burning at a rapid rate of speed southeast of Chico
NORTHSTATE, Calif. — The Paradise Police Department (PPD) says that a 30-acre fire that officials are calling the Pentz Fire is burning at a rapid rate of speed southeast of Chico in Butte County. Cal Fire says the fire is burning in tall grass under the high-voltage power lines.
Cal Fire works to contain 30-acre fire near Cottonwood, evacuation warnings lifted
COTTONWOOD, Calif. — Cal Fire is currently at the scene of a vegetation fire burning up to 30 acres south of Cottonwood, according to Cal Fire's Tehama-Glenn Unit. The fire ignited in the area of southbound Interstate 5 and Bowman Road at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. The fire forced two evacuation warnings in the area, however, by 3:45 p.m., all evacuations were lifted.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Chico
CHICO, Calif. — The Chico Police Department (CPD) says that there was a vehicle versus pedestrian crash in Chico on Wednesday that has left one in critical condition. CPD says that around 12:41 p.m. officers were dispatched to the intersection of E. 12th Street and Park Avenue for a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.
Shasta County supervisors meeting once again shut down due to disruptions
Chaos reigned again at a Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. A woman was carried out of the meeting Tuesday by sheriff's deputies after refusing to leave the meeting after it was closed down due to disruptions from audience members who yelled and raised a ruckus. ...
Evacuation warning issued for fire burning in Red Bluff
RED BLUFF, Calif. - An evacuation order has been downgraded to a warning due to a fire burning near the Del Taco on Antelope Boulevard. Use this link to see your zone. This is a developing story. Action News Now will keep you updated with new information on-air and online.
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