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Caltrans constructing debris barrier around Hotel Marysville to partially open Highway 70
MARYSVILLE — At least half of the Highway 70 lanes closed due to the fire at the historic Hotel Marysville are expected to open up by the end of this week, but some civilians said the damage has already been done. Bruce Cockrill said he's frustrated because he's had multiple incidents of hit-and-run damage on both his building and his vehicle ever since the detours were put in place following the mid-June fire. The hotel is at risk of collapsing and was recently found to have asbestos inside."This is the sidewalk they drive on," Cockrill showed me. "You can...
Firefighters contain 4.9-acres fire between Colfax and Iowa Hill
Iowa Hill Road between Wagon Trail and Hollow Log Road near Colfax remains closed following an overnight fire. As of 5:30 a.m., the Placer County Sheriff’s Office reported CAL FIRE contained the fire at 4.9 acres and crews remained on scene. According to the Sheriff’s Office, two fires were...
BINTF agents seize over 340 grams of meth from home in Oroville
OROVILLE, Calif. - Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force Agents executed a search warrant in Oroville on Tuesday, which led to the seizure of over 300 grams of meth. BINTF said they served the search warrant on Oak Street. During the service of the search warrant, agents said they located and...
Woman charged with murder for ‘intentionally running down’ California cop during traffic stop
A woman has been accused of deliberately running down and killing a California police officer.Serena C.J. Rodriguez, 24, of Auburn was charged with felony murder, with enhancements for murder of a police officer, use of a deadly weapon and use of a deadly or dangerous weapon.Rodriguez was allegedly driving a vehicle that hit motorcycle Officer Matthew Bowen, 32, of the Vacaville Police Department, at around 10.30am on Thursday.She was booked into the Justice Center Detention Facility, Fairfield on felony charges of murder and DUI causing bodily injury. She was also charged with a misdemeanor of providing a false ID...
Fal Asrani, a California superintendent, is working to restore education’s prestige
Superintendent Fal Asrani leads California’s Marysville Joint Unified School District with three keywords: wellness, communication and celebration. These three priorities also drive her campaign to restore the nation’s respect for education and educators. Her focus on wellness stretches back to a decline in behavior that started during the...
Oroville man charged for illegally wandering in a Thompson Fire evacuation zone
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - An Oroville man who was arrested after being found illegally wandering within the closed area of the Thompson Fire and then escaped while handcuffed was arraigned in court on Tuesday on multiple felony and misdemeanor counts, Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said. 22-year-old Zackary Mason...
Oroville man arraigned after fleeing police in Thompson Fire evacuation zone
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — An Oroville man has been arraigned in court after illegally wandering into the area of the Thompson Fire, which is closed to the public at this time. Authorities say the suspect was being detained and fled from police while handcuffed on the day of his arrest.
24-Year-Old Woman Charged With Intentionally Running Down and Killing Vacaville Police Officer
The Vacaville Police Department is mourning the loss of 32-year-old Officer Matthew Bowen, who was struck from his motorcycle and killed last week by a woman who was not only allegedly intoxicated, but is also accused of intentionally running Bowen down. A routine traffic stop went terribly wrong in Vacaville...
Recovering after tragedy: Oroville woman loses home in Thompson Fire
OROVILLE, Calif. - Most people who were evacuated during the Thompson Fire were able to return to their homes, but not everyone had a home to return to. "When a bad thing comes into my mind or something negative, I just try to push it out. I don't want to cry or get upset, and that seems to help some," said long-time Oroville resident Deanna Dennis.
New Live Oak School District superintendent Pat Sánchez: Stabilize the budget, improve the culture
New Live Oak School District Superintendent Pat Sánchez says he wants to work through problems with the district’s community members. “It’s the only way you build trust,” he said, sitting in his office at the district campus. The Live Oak governing board hired Sánchez, 57, at...
Sakura is hanging out with a 13-year-old youth Speedway World Champion!
Brady Landon recently competed in the SGP4 Speedway World Championship races in Sweden where he became the second-ever SGP4 Youth World Cup Winner. He has previously participated in Fast Friday Speedway Races in Auburn, California. While Brady has primarily excelled in motocross, he decided to try Speedway racing and emerged as a champion for the USA. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as he competed against European racers who have extensive experience in Speedway, which is a major sport in Europe.
A family was just feet away from losing everything in the Thompson Fire
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - A family was just feet away from losing everything in the Thompson Fire. Action News Now went to View Lane in Oroville to speak with the family about their road to recovery. Vivian and Ken Elmore were at a doctor's appointment when they got the call...
Oroville drug raid, 4 arrested, children saved from dangerous home near city hall
OROVILLE, Calif. — A search warrant to an Oroville residence leads to arrests, drugs confiscated, and children removed from a dangerous environment. The Butte County Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) says that on July 16 they partnered with the Special Enforcement Unit of the Butte County Sheriff's Office (SEU) to execute a search warrant at 1356 Oak Street, across from the Oroville City Council Chambers and City Hall in Oroville.
Harpist-singer Thym to perform railroad songs
The Placer-Sierra Railroad Heritage Society meeting on Tuesday, July 23, will feature Nancy Thym, world-famous harpist and singer presenting a program of songs about railroads and those who ride the trains. She will accompany herself on a 100-year-old antique harp. Thym was born and raised in Auburn and studied archaeology...
Evacuation warning issued as firefighters battle Iowa Fire in Placer County
COLFAX, Calif. — The Placer County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation warning on Tuesday night as two fires burned between Colfax and Iowa Hill. Crews responded to what is now known as the Iowa Fire, which started near Iowa Hill Road and Windy Point around 8:45 p.m. As of 12:13 a.m. Wednesday, the fire has burned at least five acres.
Peach Festival returns to Marysville this weekend
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — Dozens of peach items will be available, from savory and sweet peachy foods, as the Peach Festival returns to Marysville. The event will take place Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Marysville. Learn more in the...
Vacaville Community Mourns Officer Matthew Bowen, Auburn Woman Charged with Murder
The Vacaville community and its police force are grappling with the tragic loss of Officer Matthew Bowen, who was killed last week during a routine traffic stop. In a heartfelt statement by the Solano County District Attorney's Office, Officer Bowen was remembered for his dedicated service, having joined the Vacaville Police Department just over a year ago after serving at the Concord Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a lineage of heartache that has now grafted onto the tree of his extended family, friends, and colleagues.
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