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Insurance nightmares: Homeowners on their worst coverage struggles
California’s insurance crisis became very real this spring for Duncan Brown, president of the homeowners association for an apartment complex in downtown San Jose. Farmers Insurance had provided the HOA’s insurance for years. But in March, the company abruptly said it would not renew the policy as part of its pullback from the state.
Butte County Behavioral Health working to get back online following global CrowdStrike technology outage
CHICO, Calif. - The global CrowdStrike technical outage knocked many of the departments that Butte County operates offline Friday. In a post on social media, Butte County said that staff members from their Information Systems department have been working through the night to address all of the computer issues caused by the global CrowdStrike outage.
Firefighters contain vegetation fire near Rawson Road south of Red Bluff
TEHAMA COUNTY, Calif. - CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit responded to a vegetation fire off of Rawson Road south of Red Bluff Friday. Aaron Johnson, Public Information Officer with CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit, tells Action News Now that around 5:25 p.m., CAL FIRE TGU received reports of a vegetation fire burning off of Rawson Road south of Red Bluff.
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.
Chico boy kick-starts campaign to help the homeless
CHICO, Calif. - A young man from Chico is turning his own hard-earned money into a lifeline for thousands of homeless people in Butte County. Revin Slater became an ambassador and pledged $100 to kick-start a fundraiser for True North Housing Alliance's Navigation Center Capital Campaign last year. He did...
Patrick Ranch Museum welcomes Yvette Zuniga as new director with deep local roots
CHICO, Calif. — The Patrick Ranch Museum, located in Butte County, has recently welcomed a new director, who brings with them a strong connection to the local community and a passion for preserving the area's heritage. Yvette Zuniga's roots can be traced back to Corning, where she spent her...
PG&E to evaluate gas transmission pipeline in Chico
CHICO, Calif. - PG&E said its contract crews are preparing to conduct a safety inspection on a natural gas transmission pipe section in Chico. PG&E crews and contractors are preparing to conduct the strength test by excavating at various points along the pipe, which runs from PG&E’s center on The Midway and turns east to Fair Street near Paseo Campaneros Street and under Highway 99, then along Morrow Lane to Dominic Drive.
Chico pursues closure of alternate campsite, changes to pallet shelter post-Grants Pass
CHICO, Calif. — The City of Chico is pursuing a "slow close process" of its alternate campsite on Eaton and Cohasset, according to a statement from Mayor Andrew Coolidge Wednesday. It's one of the changes they're seeking within a new agreement with Legal Services of Northern California, plaintiffs in...
Firefighters respond to garage fire in Chico
CHICO, Calif. - Firefighters responded to a well-involved garage fire on Jackie Drive on Friday morning. The Chico Fire Department said they were dispatched at 9:14 a.m., and when crews arrived, they found a garage on fire. It took crews about 10 minutes to knock down the fire. No injuries...
California to impose first-ever permanent water restrictions
CALIFORNIA - The first-ever permanent water restrictions were approved this month for cities and towns in California. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted new rules that will phase in cutbacks for water suppliers across the state. Enforcement of the conservation is expected to start in 2027. This is to...
Housing, immigrant services, homelessness prevention face cuts in California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program cuts" and maintains $22.2 billion in reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year thanks to delays and deferrals that will ultimately impact low-income households and Californians of color, according to the governor's website. ...
DWR: Upper Sacramento River restoration project provides habitat for juvenile salmon
About 60 miles north of Chico, CA is Anderson River Park which sits along the Sacramento River, downstream from Shasta and Keswick dams. In 2015, this site became the target of a multi-pronged effort to restore 15 side channels along the Sacramento River to support native fish such as Chinook salmon.
A new food festival is coming to downtown Chico
CHICO, Calif. - A new food festival, named Taste of Downtown, is coming to Chico to allow people to sample downtown restaurants. This year, people can take a tour of the restaurants to check out their signature dishes. The event was formerly known as Taste of Chico in previous years and was held in the downtown streets, showcasing restaurants from all over the county.
Vanilla Ice performs at Rolling Hills Casino ahead of hot summer lineup
CORNING, Calif. — Vanilla Ice, the first solo white American rapper to achieve commercial success following the 1990 release of his best-known hit 'Ice Ice Baby,' performed in the Northstate Sunday. He was the headliner at the 'I love the 90s Tour' at Rolling Hills Casino and Resort. The...
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