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Members at Over 130 California Costcos Impacted by Major Change
Does California love Costco? It seems that isn't even a question if you drive past any of the locations in our area on just about any day. Shoppers know that Costco offers quality items and discounted and 'wholesale' prices--and the major grocer seems to hold on to its cult following pretty aggressively.
Two earthquakes recorded in Northern California near Lake Tahoe: USGS
(FOX40.COM) –The United States Geological Survey said an earthquake hit Northern California on Saturday evening, and residents in El Dorado and Nevada counties may have felt the impact. Around 8 p.m., the USGS said a magnitude 3.4 earthquake hit about five miles southeast of Dollar Point, California, a small city about four miles north of […]
Flash Flood Warning issued in Northern California, NWS says
(FOX40.COM) — According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, a Flash Flood Warning was issued on Saturday in Northern California. The warning was issued around 3:45 p.m. and is primarily for eastern El Dorado County. NWS said the warning will be in effect until 6:45 p.m. “The Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain […]
Never Forgotten Games honor fallen first responders
'Never Forgotten Games' uses crossfit to honor fallen first responders. In spite of the near record heat, 70 teams comprised of 270 athletes gathered at the Redding Civic Auditorium for the Never Forgotten Games.
[UPDATE 9:50 p.m.: Fire Is Contained] Humboldt Resources Heading to Mendocino County After New Fire Breaks Out Southwest of Covelo
Multiple resources, some from as far away as Humboldt County, are responding to a new fire spot found southwest of Covelo around mile marker 9 on State Route 162 just before 6 p.m. The CHP Traffic Incident Information Page is reporting that a truck crashed about 5:47 p.m. into the...
103rd Annual Fortuna Rodeo this weekend
The 103rd annual Fortuna rodeo is kicking off today. “It is the biggest rodeo in Humboldt County. It’s probably the biggest rodeo in Northern California. you know, a local open rodeo”, says Shannon McWhorter, president and director of the Fortuna Rodeo. It goes all weekend but kicks off...
Lake County reports signs of West Nile virus
West Nile virus has been detected in three mosquito samples collected in Lake County over the past week, the first signs of the virus’ arrival in the North Bay region this year. Lake County is now one of at least 25 California counties to report evidence of the potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus in 2024. Many of the cases have been in central and southern parts of the state, according to ...
3 shootings in West Oakland neighborhood in 2 weeks cause fear, frustration
OAKLAND, Calif. - Surveillance video shows a terrifying shooting where multiple people are firing their guns in a neighborhood in West Oakland. People who live in the area said they dropped down to the floor when they heard the gunfire. Some neighbors said they were afraid to go outside until...
Water is safe at Sycamore Pool, city says
CHICO, Calif. - The city of Chico said there is no concern for water quality at Sycamore Pool. The city said they recently received reports on social media that there were potential water quality issues at Sycamore Pool. The city said One Mile is tested weekly for coliform bacteria and all recent test results are negative, with natural levels far below any thresholds of concern.
Marysville Peach Festival brings families, business to downtown following historic hotel fire
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — The annual Marysville Peach Festival returned this weekend despite a massive fire downtown last month, which prompted road closures and detours. “It definitely complicated issues,” Event coordinator Kary Hauck said on Saturday. “We were able to adjust [the] footprint slightly, moving north by two blocks. The hotel has never been in the event footprint itself, just outside of it on the perimeter.”
Ridge Fire scorches 2,629 acres, 15% contained; evacuations remain in effect
Firefighters on Sunday continued to work to contain a wildfire that prompted evacuations and scorched thousands of acres from Lake to Colusa counties, authorities said. Weather conditions were favorable overnight and helped the 300 fire personnel working in the area to keep the blaze, dubbed the Ridge Fire, to 2,629 acres, Cal Fire spokesperson Jason Clay said. As of Sunday afternoon, the ...
Less than 1 acre fire at Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility contained
PARADISE, Calif. - A fire at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility in Paradise was contained Saturday morning, CAL FIRE Butte County said. The fire was reported on Friday at around 11:21 p.m., but crews couldn't get inside the facility until around 11:40 p.m. The fire was contained at...
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