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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...
$4 Billion in Opioid Funds Allocated, California Cities Grapple with Complex Deployment Amid Ongoing Epidemic!
Navigating Allocation Challenges in Los Angeles and Beyond. Diverse Strategies: From Naloxone Distribution to Regulatory Hurdles. (According to KFF Health News,) in response to the devastating opioid crisis in California local governments are now grappling with how to effectively utilize the substantial funds received from pharmaceutical companies through a landmark settlement. This financial influx exceeding $4 billion for California resulted from legal actions against opioid manufacturers and distributors accused of exacerbating an epidemic that has profoundly impacted communities across the state. Despite the magnitude of these funds, many cities and counties such as Los Angeles are only beginning to navigate the complexities of allocation. This cautious approach mirrors a national trend where jurisdictions carefully deliberate on deploying resources to combat addiction and support recovery efforts.
California first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuels
California will be the first state to receive federal funds under a program to create regional networks, or "hubs," that produce hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity, officials announced Wednesday.The U.S. Department of Energy said the California Hydrogen Hub will receive an initial $30 million to begin its planning and design phase. The state will eventually receive up to $1.2 billion for the project that is a key part of the Biden administration's agenda to slow climate change.The administration in October selected seven regional hubs for the $7 billion program that will kickstart development and...
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