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Oroville fluoride removal passes
OROVILLE, Calif. - Last night, the Oroville City Council approved an ordinance to stop adding fluoride to the city water supply. Fluoride has been added to Oroville’s water supply since 1951. Leaders decided that since there are other ways to get fluoride, it’s time to discontinue adding it to the water in Oroville.
Hotel Marysville road impacts
MARYSVILLE, Calif. - Highway 70 could be reopening this week through Marysville. Drivers have been detoured since a fire damaged the Hotel Marysville last month. 9,000-pound barriers are being set up around the hotel, which sits just a few feet off the road. This is from 3rd Street to 6th...
Maidu drops game to Fair Oaks Orangevale, 3-1, playing for title Thursday
The Maidu 10-11-year-old All-Star team was cruising along in the District 54 tournament with two shutout victories only to lose to Lakeside, 9-8, which forced a second championship game the following day. Flash forward to current day, as Maidu had three shutout victories only to lose to a Fair Oaks...
Guest commentary: Pick a number
“How about writing an article on ageism,” my hiking friend, Mary, suggested as I puffed my way up a hill on a Tuesday morning Newcomers and Neighbors hike. “I’m frustrated,” she added, “that ageism remains socially acceptable.”. Unfortunately, that’s a true statement. Who hasn’t heard...
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.
Truck pulled from Feather River was reported stolen in 1999
OROVILLE, Calif. — A pickup truck stolen 25 years ago was recovered from the Feather River, below the Oroville Dam, over the weekend. The truck was pulled from the river at around 8 a.m. Saturday morning, July 14, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in Oroville. Once the truck was removed the river, the CHP identified it as a 1978 Ford Courier reported stolen from the Yuba-Sutter area in 1999.
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.
Woman charged with murder in killing of Vacaville cop
VACAVILLE, Calif. - Prosecutors allege that a driver who fatally hit a Vacaville police officer last week intentionally ran him down, and filed murder charges that include killing an officer while he was on duty. Serena C.J. Rodriguez, 24, of Auburn was scheduled to be arraigned Monday, but the hearing...
Man arrested after evading officials during Thompson Fire | Midday Report
A 22-year-old man from Oroville, on a warrant for theft in Southern California, was arrested about one week after reportedly evading law enforcement when he attempted to enter the Thompson Fire evacuation zone in early July, according to Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey. Zackary Mason Elliot was reported driving...
City to replace aging Ellis Lake water pump
The Marysville City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a consent item that will allow the city to replace an aging pump that supplies fresh well water to Ellis Lake. According to the city, the current pump is “over its life expectancy” having been in service for more than 30...
Rollins Reservoir levels continue to drop
Rollins Reservoir is being drawn down quickly as the demand for drinking water and raw water used for irrigation is in demand during the hot summer months. On April 19, Rollins Reservoir was at 101 percent of capacity, according to NID, and on May 31 that number reduced to 94 percent capacity, showing a steady decline.
Royal Fire containment continues to increase
The 215 acre Royal Fire is now 95% contained as of Monday according to Tahoe National Forest officials. The fire was first reported the afternoon of July 7 in Royal Gorge two miles east of Snow Mountain, and quickly grew to its current footprint. On July 14, the fire was...
'Bring It Back'
Whether dining in Briar Patch in Grass Valley or taking home one of the store’s many culinary offerings, customers have the option to take real silverware and return it; think of it as the honor system. In an effort to reduce the usage of plastic cutlery the store trusts its customers enough to make the silver available; bring it back the next time you are there. The “Bring It Back” bins are located next to the main doors of the Sierra College Drive store. While it has been declared “Plastic-Free July” in Nevada County, Briar Patch began the service earlier in the year and will continue to offer it well past the end of the month.
Oroville man jailed for nabbing hospital van
RED BLUFF – Stealing a hospital van has increased a man’s prison time. The Tehama County District Attorney’s Office said on July 4, 2022, Floyd Lorenzo Lujan of Oroville was released from the hospital and stole the hospital’s van when he left. He was contacted the following day, sleeping near the van. Lujan admitted to taking the van. According to the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office logs, he was arrested on Meridian Road and booked into the Tehama County Jail for suspicion of receiving a stolen motor vehicle, vehicle theft and vandalism.
Local Architect Charles Durrett to Present on the Power of Living in Sustainable, Neuro-Inclusive Community on August 6
NEVADA CITY, CA – Charles Durrett, a leading architect in the field of sustainable community design and cohousing, will be hosting a public presentation on the future of this innovative housing concept, with a focus on the potential for a new neuro-inclusive cohousing community here in the Nevada City/Grass Valley area. The event is open to the public and will take place on Tuesday, August 6th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. It will be held at the Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Lake Oroville levels trickling back down
OROVILLE — Lake Oroville’s water level peaked nearly a month earlier than last year but has steadily decreased since mid-June. By May 2, the lake had almost reached its 900-foot capacity and began to drop off on June 10 whereas it hit capacity in 2023 on June 20. As of Tuesday, the lake had fallen to only 873 feet.
Tom Durkin | Bobby and Laurel: A happy ending
I lied. Dianne lied. Even Alice lied. Bobby and Laurel didn’t see it coming. We punked them good. Our GoFundMe campaign to raise enough money to buy Bobby and Laurel Hunsaker a good used car was stalled. This formerly homeless, drug-addicted couple had gotten themselves clean & sober and now worked full-time at the SPD Market in Nevada City. Their old car had died, putting their jobs in jeopardy. (See “Saga of Bobby and Laurel,” June 6, 2024.)
Drone aids firefighters during Hotel Marysville blaze
As firefighters on the ground battled the Hotel Marysville fire on June 15, one unsung hero was flying above the smoke, monitoring the situation and helping to protect surrounding buildings that were in danger of becoming engulfed in flames themselves. That hero was a drone piloted by Andrew Hall, a...
Incendio at the Odd Fellows
The Nevada City Odd Fellows Lodge is hosting a concert with the acclaimed, Los Angeles-based group Incendio. The concert is on Friday, July 19 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased ahead at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/incendio-tickets-915622430337. They can also be purchased at the door. General admission is $25.
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