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Home-invasion robbery strikes Live Oak residents
LIVE OAK — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help after officials say two Live Oak residents out for a walk late Wednesday night were forced at gunpoint back to their house, where they were tied up and robbed. Three men reportedly confronted...
Earthquake off Canada is felt in Washington, California, USGS says. ‘That’s a big one’
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean off Vancouver Island in Canada, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Its rattling was felt as far as Washington. The 6.2-mile deep quake hit about 130 miles from Tofino at 8:08 a.m. Thursday, July 11, according to the USGS. Dozens of people reported feeling...
CHP officers rescued lost travelers in Berry Creek
BERRY CREEK, Calif. - CHP officers took a trip to Berry Creek to rescue lost people traveling in an RV on Tuesday. On Tuesday at about 1:20 p.m., CHP Oroville received a call about lost travelers in the area of the Berry Creek Rancheria. The CHP said that the travelers...
Union Pacific's Big Boy Locomotive made its way through Oroville
OROVILLE, Calif. - A historic steam train named Big Boy rolled into Oroville on Thursday. There were only 25 of these trains ever built. Action News Now was at the event, and we show you how the event went and where Big Boy is going next. Oroville Mayor David Pittman...
'This is not the right time': PG&E customers upset with planned outages during heat wave
WEIMAR, Calif. — Some residents in Placer County have been without power in June and July, during some of the hottest days of the summer, like Thursday. The Pacific Gas and Electric Company said it needs to replace and upgrade power poles, but residents call it poor planning in a heat wave.
Forward spread stopped for Railbridge Fire in Palermo
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Cal Fire officials said Thursday evening forward spread had stopped on the Railbridge Fire in Palermo. Officials say the fire was stopped at 130 acres, and is 15% contained. -- To report errors or issues with this article please email the editorial team.
Don't forget! Union Pacific steam locomotive 'Big Boy' is on its way
The legendary Union Pacific "Big Boy" No. 4014 locomotive will pass through Rocklin, Loomis, Penryn, Newcastle, Auburn and Colfax this Sunday morning, July 14, railroad officials announced. Loomis officials announced on Facebook, "The world's largest operating steam locomotive, built to conquer mountains, will make a pass through the Town." The...
Softball Recap: Lincoln comes up short despite Allison King's strong performance
Lincoln lost against Sioux City East back in June, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Lincoln Lynx took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sioux City East Black Raiders. Lincoln has struggled against Sioux City East recently, as their game on Monday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Baseball Recap: Lincoln's win ends four-game losing streak on the road
Lincoln had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Sioux City East Black Raiders 6-4. For Lincoln, this counts as revenge for the 12-2 defeat Sioux City East walked away with the last time they faced one another back in June.
Big rig overturns on Rattlesnake Bar Road
It was "all hands on deck" as first responders worked to free a driver from the wreckage of his big rig after it rolled down an embankment on Rattlesnake Bar Road on July 10. The El Dorado County Fire Protection District, Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit, Georgetown Fire Department and California Highway Patrol worked together for about 40 minutes to extricate the man after responding to the 8:30 a.m. accident. Once freed, the driver was taken to a waiting Calstar helicopter, which flew him to a Sacramento trauma center, according to an EDCFPC social media post.
A change in command for the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base
BEALE AFB, Calif. - An important ceremony marking a change in command for the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base was held yesterday. Col. Keagan McLeese assumed command from Col. Geoffrey Church on Tuesday, July 9. Col. McLeese joined Team Beale after serving as Deputy Commander of the...
Bridge to a ghost town | Bartell's Backroads
OREGON CITY, Calif. — While many come to see the wildflowers at Table Mountain in Oroville, few visit this nearby California gold rush town founded by Oregonians. “On a wildflower weekend, we get 50 people a day during peak season that show up at the school,” said local historian Larry Mauch.
Armed suspects bind residents, burglarize Live Oak residence
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for three suspects that tied up two people in their Live Oak residence and held them at gunpoint while they stole several bags of belongings. According to Sheriff’s spokeswoman Ashley Keehn, deputies were dispatched just after midnight to a residence on the...
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