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C-WIN: On the Brink: Repeat of Massive Sturgeon Die-Offs Likely
Warm Water in Delta Setting Stage for Another Catastrophe, Organization Warns. Press release from the California Water Impact Network. Huge die-offs of white sturgeon in the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta estuary over the last two years were so devastating that the California Fish and Game Commission recently moved to list the iconic gamefish under the state Endangered Species Act.
California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
LOS ANGELES - Tesla patrol vehicles aren't something new in California. Police departments across the Golden State already use or are testing Tesla patrol cars. The Anaheim Police Department, for example, debuted Model Y patrol vehicles in April. "The Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, including rapid...
Left-wing billionaires behind astroturfed ‘grassroots’ operation attacking House GOP
Lower Costs California, Nebraska for Us, and Michigan Families for Fair Care all have a bone to pick with Republicans; they run attack ads on GOP lawmakers running for reelection in competitive races and promote President Joe Biden‘s agenda. At first glance, the trio appear distinct from one another and to be grassroots projects organized […]
New CA rules could ban plants, certain objects within 5 feet of home
(KRON) — Protecting homes from wildfire risk is the idea behind a new set of rules in California. Some of the regulations could include limiting plants or items like a hot tub within five feet of your home. Those involved with the rules say they are backed by science and have been shown to make […]
California judge: first grader too young for free speech rights, family appeals
(The Center Square) - The mother of a first grader punished for handing an “innocent” drawing with the phrases “black lives matter” and “any life” to a classmate of color is appealing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a lower court ruling declared first-grade students are too young to be protected by the First Amendment. After a first grade lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. and Black Lives Matter, a student who felt bad for her classmate of color drew a picture for...
Chico police investigating suspicious death
CHICO, Calif. - The Chico Police Department is investigating a suspicious death. On Wednesday around 8:10 p.m., police said they responded to the area of Woodland Avenue and Alder Street regarding an unresponsive person inside of a parked vehicle on the side of the road. When officers arrived, they said...
Storm Tracker Forecast: Heating up with plenty of sunshine ahead
It's a good idea to briefly open up your windows as you dress in light clothing, grab your sunglasses and pack some extra water before you head out the door Thursday. I'm tracking a comfortably cool start, sunny and dry conditions, and a hotter afternoon on tap for today. We'll continue to heat up with more sunshine and dry conditions through the middle of next week.
Wellness Wednesday: the benefits of Spanish folk dance
CHICO, Calif. - There are many ways to get good exercise, and one happens to be through the form of dance. In this week’s Wellness Wednesday segment, Action News Now reporter Camille Acevedo shows us how a traditional Spanish folk dance benefits mental and physical health. Chico Folklorico instructor...
Redding Police investigating motorcycle crash that shut down Hartnell Avenue for hours
REDDING, Calif. - The Redding Police Department is investigating a motorcycle crash that shut down Hartnell Avenue for hours on Wednesday. At about 12:54 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and car on Hartnell Avenue near Rockabye Lane, police said. The motorcyclist, 38-year-old Michael Garcia, suffered injuries...
Empty building in downtown Chico is sparking safety concerns
Coolidge said he plans to bring up his concerns at the next city council meeting and hopes to have a better idea of the plan and time frame by August. Empty building in downtown Chico is sparking safety concerns. Coolidge said he plans to bring up his concerns at the...
Chico Mayor Andrew Coolidge's speech regarding homeless crisis
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Johnson v. Grants Pass case, the city of Chico has proposed a new agreement on how to deal with the homeless crisis. City of Chico proposes new agreement on how to deal with homeless crisis. In light of the U.S....
Red Bluff Police Department offering hiring bonuses to help with department shortages
RED BLUFF, Calif. - The Red Bluff Police Department will now offer hiring bonuses to fill some much-needed roles. The Red Bluff Police Department will now be offering hiring bonuses to new officers in hopes of recruiting more to the short-handed department. "We’re looking for qualified lateral police officers that...
Racist Vandalism on Highway 128
Saoirse Byrne was on her way home to Boonville about 9 p.m. Saturday, when she saw a horrifying message just after entering Mendocino County on Highway 128. The flashing road sign, which usually says “Expect Delays” had been changed to read “[N-word]s arent welcome.”. She pulled her...
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