Lake Wildwood
LATEST NEWS
Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West
Firefighters have made progress against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage assessments have raised the number of destroyed structures to 25 and forecasters
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.
'Grease' is the word for Lincoln Unified School District's latest summer production
Over the past eight weeks, Kylie Dahl says she has mastered her Pink Ladies persona. The incoming senior at Lincoln High School is one of nearly 50 students helping bring "Grease: The Musical" to stage this month as part of Lincoln Unified School District's summer theatre program. ...
Exhibit embraces the American spirit
Art On the Divide Gallery in Georgetown will feature artwork in July with a diverse mix of styles, mediums and subjects that represent facets of American life. The artwork will reflect local, sentimental, representational or historical interpretations that the artist has created to showcase American culture. There may be well-known symbols, figures and landmarks that are incorporated to represent the unique culture that the artists are calling “Americana.”
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...
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...
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...
NFL world reacts to major Aaron Rodgers announcement
This week, thousands of people in Northern California were evacuated due to the 3,500-acre Thompson Fire near Oroville, California, near where Aaron Rodgers grew up. And it sounds like the New York Jets quarterback is doing what he can to help the victims. This week, the North Valley Community Foundation...
The Event returns to Hard Rock on July 13
The 12th edition of the annual fundraising concert series called The Event is set to return to Hard Rock Live in Wheatland on July 13. Organizer and former Sierra Central Credit Union CEO John Cassidy said country music star and Yuba City native Tyler Rich is once again headlining the concert with Dawson Anderson, previously a member of the band Temecula Road, performing as the opening act.
Extreme heat forecast this weekend; warning issued | Midday Report
Keep those kiddie pools out another week, it’s going to be a hot one. Widespread extreme heat risk in the valley is forecast into early next week, with triple digits temperatures during the day and little cooling during the night, according to a news release from the National Weather Service in Sacramento.
Sweet maintains points lead in High Limit Racing
Last Friday night at the Lucas Oil Speedway, Tyler McCourtney held off Grass Valley native Brad Sweet to win the inaugural Diamond Classic sprint car race. The race displayed intense competition, with four leaders emerging in the 30-lap race: Sye Lynch, Corey Day, Sweet, and Courtney, all taking turns at the front.
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.
2024 Lake Wildwood Citizen of the Year awards
Each year Lake Wildwood honors a citizen of Lake Wildwood for his or her outstanding volunteer contributions to our community. The CRC sponsors the award and reaches out to all our committees, clubs, and the community in general, to request nominations of residents who deserve to be honored for their valuable contributions to our community. From that group of nominees, CRC has the difficult task of selecting one person or a couple who will be our Citizen of the Year.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.