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Daryl J. Perna 10/2/1958 - 5/8/2024
Daryl J. Perna, 65, of Auburn, CA passed away on May 8, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 2, 1958, in Darby PA to Virginia (Ambrose) Perna-Krempels and the late Rev. E. Joseph Perna. Besides his mother, he is survived by his children, Joe and Lexi Perna, their mother Andrea Perna, and his brother Robert Perna.
Thompson Fire cancels Fourth of July festivities in Oroville
OROVILLE — The Fourth of July looks quite different for the Butte County city of Oroville this year. The Thompson Fire is still burning and crews are working around the clock to get it fully contained.Independence Day celebrations were limited. The fireworks are canceled, the lake is closed and the marinas are closed. Most people chose to celebrate at Riverbend Park, west of the evacuation zones and along the Feather River."Our plans were to go watch the fireworks this weekend at the forebay, but we ended up having to come here and BBQ instead," said Oroville resident Kevin Crone.When we...
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said. Containment of the Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville in Butte County also increased to 29% from 7%.
NorCal couple fights side-by-side with firefighters to save home from Thompson Fire
OROVILLE, California (KOVR) — A Butte County couple fought side-by-side with firefighters to save their home from the Thompson Fire. The fire has burned thousands of acres in the Oroville area, has already destroyed several homes and cars, and has left multiple firefighters injured. It was perfect conditions to...
Oroville Man faces Arson Charges during Thompson Fire
An Oroville man was charged Friday in Butte County Superior Court for setting his "own backfire" during the Thompson Fire in eastern Oroville on Tuesday. Harold G. Pulley, 61, of Oroville, was arraigned on a single count of arson, alleging that Pulley deliberately set fire to grass and forest land off of Oro Quincy Highway during the Thompson Fire emergency. Pulley will be back in court on Thursday.
Preparing to evacuate with pets ahead of wildfire
As California braces for another day of temperatures over 110 degrees, one North State volunteer group is reminding residents not to forget about their pets when preparing for wildfire. Kate Leyden is a volunteer with theNorth Valley Animal Disaster Group. When the Thompson Fire outside Oroville ignited Tuesday morning, she...
Marysville Drakes win fifth straight, 8-4 over Dublin
The Marysville Drakes independent pro baseball team won its fifth straight Thursday on the Fourth of July, 8-4 at home over Dublin to stay right on the heels of Pacific Division leader San Rafael heading into a road battle with the Pacifics today at 6 p.m. at Albert Park. The...
Red, White and Country Music Festival at the Fairgrounds next Saturday
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. July 6, 2024 – Enjoy some great country music at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on July 13, 2024. Featuring 10 straight hours of music from well-known Northern California Bands, Township, North Forty, Serena Karise Band and Buck Ford under the shade of the pine trees. Andrew...
Fires in north state mostly contained
OROVILLE — The Thompson Fire was nearly three-quarters contained Saturday, and firefighters had success battling nearby fires, too. The Oroville-area fire, which started July 2 at Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Road, was at 3,789 acres and 71% containment, according to a Cal Fire Butte County update. Public Information Officer Rick said that the fire is not expected to grow any larger; at 4 p.m., it remained 71% contained, the same as in the morning.
Seeking a return to normal: City takes steps to remedy Hotel Marysville situation should it need to
Ever since the June 15 Hotel Marysville fire that captured the attention of the entire region, the public has been eager to know what will happen to the heavily damaged historic building and perhaps most importantly, when traffic may fully reopen again on State Route 70. In the days, and...
Growing Wildfires Force 30,000 to Evacuate in Northern California as Extreme Temperatures Worsen Conditions
Nearly 30,000 people have been evacuated in Northern California due to growing wildfires during a heatwave. The Thompson fire ignited in Oroville, roughly 70 miles north of Sacramento and 20 miles from Paradise, the site of the deadly 2018 Camp Fire. Temperatures are expected to reach 118°F in some areas through early next week, which only amplifies the dangerous fire conditions. A CalFire spokesman said that despite lighter winds halting the fire's growth, intense heat expected to reach 110F remained a major challenge. Burned areas in northern and central California during the summer increased fivefold from 1996 to 2021 compared to the previous 24 years, a rise scientists attribute to human-caught climate change.
Water reduction mandate to be considered by Grass Valley City Council
The emergency water shortage continues in Nevada County, and extreme hot temperatures are straining conservation efforts and quickly depleting the limited local water resources. The city council of Grass Valley will consider a mandated 20% conservation from all city customers who use treated drinking water and raw water for irrigation.
The end of the Rainbow?: Nevada Street bridge construction reportedly hampering nearby businesses
Anyone who has driven through downtown Nevada City has surely noticed the massive construction zone at the foot of Nevada Street. The work will result in the rebuilding of the bridge that crosses Deer Creek, a project that has no distinct end date, other than an estimate of December of this year.
Local family spreads a dinosaur search tradition: ‘They call us the dino guys’
A grandmother, Tonya Smith, said that her family is very close. Sunday nights are their family nights, and they regularly have dinner together and then hide little dinosaur toys near other houses that are around Maple Park in Yuba City. Smith said that people often take the dinos, and they love watching families search for them. And yes, it’s dinos for short, FYI. You’re officially in the know now.
Evacuees return home after Thompson Fire suspense
OROVILLE — As all too many Butte County residents know, fire is a chaotic and difficult-to-quell beast. The numbers Friday afternoon from Cal Fire-Butte County estimated that 25 structures — be it residential, commercial or other — have been confirmed destroyed by the Thompson Fire bordering the north and northeast end of Oroville with at least six structures damaged.
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