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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%.
Map: Thompson Fire perimeter and evacuation zone near Lake Oroville
The mandatory evacuation area for the Thompson Fire, near Lake Oroville, was greatly reduced on Thursday. Except for zones within the perimeter of the fire, evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings. About 10 square miles on the lake’s west shore remained under the order, down from almost 50 square miles shortly after the fire started on Tuesday.
Thompson Fire rages on, but some residents are returning home
As nearly 2,000 firefighters continued to battle the Thompson Fire near Oroville, in Butte County, on Thursday, there were reports that some of the 28,000 residents forced to evacuate might be returning home. The fire, the cause of which is still under investigation, had consumed an estimated 3,500 acres by...
8:30 a.m. UPDATE: Thompson Fire 46% contained; five zones still under evacuation order
OROVILLE — Firefighters are getting a handle on the Thompson Fire that has burned 3,789 acres north of Oroville. As of Friday morning, the blaze has reached 46% containment any many who were evacuated have been able to return home as orders have reverted back to warnings. However, there are still five zones under an evacuation order.
Annual Children’s Parade spotlights kids and Fourth of July garb
Through the haze of the heat, the annual Children’s Parade in Yuba City still shared lots of red, white and blue on the morning of the Fourth of July. Before the start of the parade on Thursday, decorated community members gathered at Plumas Street and Center Street.
Top 5 fashion trends according to Elvy’s Thrift Shop
As I roll out of bed and put on a shirt that my mom bought for me in high school, I can't say that I exactly feel like I am particularly in the fashion loop. Luckily, we enlisted some fashion-related help for this month’s Top 5. In random order, here are five of the top fashion trends right now, according to Loren Corona, who runs Elvy's Thrift Shop in Marysville. Despite the existence of her store, Corona is still in her 20s – #goals.
Northern California wildfire does not grow but winds and hot weather could whip up flames
OROVILLE, Calif. — Crews made steady progress overnight against a Northern California wildfire that has thousands of people under evacuation orders, but wind gusts and continued hot temperatures Thursday could pose problems on a searing hot July Fourth, officials said. The Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville in...
Onyx Theatre plans continue to move forward: Planning Commission okays a number of site changes
A number of changes have been officially approved for the Onyx Theatre in Nevada City to move forward with its plans to renovate its location at 107 Argall Way including the expansion from one building to two that will allow for two indoor lounges, approval of a 31 foot wide illuminated theatre marquee, an outdoor dining section with planter boxes, and space for a mural.
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.
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