Landowners in the recently formed Tuscan Water District have approved an assessment fee to fund the district’s operations. The vote took place yesterday after more than two hours of heated discussion. Also, five-year-old Elias Wolford is now able to sit up on his own and has begun physical therapy after being shot at Feather River Adventist School …

An Arizona man was arrested in connection with the Feather River Adventist School shooting last month. Butte County Sheriff’s Office says Jesse Kitagawa Jr. illegally sold the gun used by the shooter. Also, Butte County supervisors voted to extend a deadline for property owners to apply for debris removal, and a Chico man died of an overdose while …

The outbreak of bird flu continues to spread. So far, there have been no reported human cases in Butte County. Also, the nonprofit Good News Rescue Mission unveiled their Gold Street Sober Living Home during a ribbon cutting ceremony last week, and the Redding Planning Commission will consider renaming Squaw Creek Court at its meeting tomorrow.…

Experts say current conditions suggest the threat of large wildfires in the North State this winter is low, although there is always some risk. Also, the 2025 state budget is largely balanced, with a moderate surplus and funds in reserve, and new regulations from California's Department of Insurance aim to ensure more Californians in wildfire prone…

Butte County is sending personnel and resources to help fight the wildfires burning in Southern California. Also, Habitat for Humanity Butte County remembered former President Jimmy Carter yesterday, and Northbound Highway 70 in Marysville will reopen today, Jan. 10, after a seven-month closure.بقلم Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi, Adia White

The man charged with arson of the Bidwell Mansion appeared in court again yesterday. Also, a Chico student representing Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley recently traveled to Washington D.C. to meet President Joe Biden, and California is a trailblazer for climate and wildfire programs in the nation, but a new report finds that’s at the expense…

The Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund has a new grant that’s prioritizing projects that will support youth. Applications for the grant opened this week and will close at the end of February. Also, Butte County is holding four in-person meetings and two virtual meetings regarding the Mental Health Services Act, and Plumas County will soon make…

More details were released about the investigation into the fire that destroyed Bidwell Mansion. Another hearing is scheduled for Wednesday. Also,the Butte County Sheriff’s Office recovered and identified the body of the second teen who went missing while hunting in Thermalito Afterbay last month, and overnight road closures began yesterday on part…

A press conference today will uncover more about the investigation surrounding the suspect in the Bidwell Mansion arson case. Also, the California Department of Water Resources has conducted the first snowpack survey of the year, and egg prices have hit an all time high in California as bird flu continues to impact poultry supplies.…

The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in birds within Butte County. Also, the Butte County Homeless Continuum of Care has scheduled its 2025 Point in Time Count and is now looking for volunteers to help, and a new monthly event welcomes individuals to play a vinyl set of their favorite tunes to share their love of music.…

Cal Fire Butte County says Measure H helped with staffing adjustments. Also, the Oroville City Council has sent a letter supporting legislation to permit winter firework sales in California, and California workers now have expanded paid sick leave benefits in the new year.بقلم Sarina Grossi, Angel Huracha, Alec Stutson

Two teens went missing in the Thermalito Afterbay during a hunting trip. Authorities have been searching for them since. Now, the Butte County Sheriff's Office says it's having to change its methods. Also, California State Parks and several other organizations are discussing the possibilities of Bidwell Mansion’s future, and a Chico teen will play …

An enforcement period by the California Highway Patrol this week saw hundreds of arrests and thousands of encounters statewide over a two-day period. Also, California State Parks are encouraging people to get outside this new year with First Day Hikes, and Jan. 2 is the first day to file 2024 state tax returns.…

South Chico Community Assistance Center volunteers say there’s an increased need for food this winter than in the past. Also, Covered California urges residents to enroll for health insurance amid record number enrollments, and Christmas tree disposal begins in Chico. Waste Management is offering curbside pickup service for the next three weeks.…

The holiday season brought many shoppers to downtown Chico. But business owners said they’d like to see changes to make the area more appealing. Also, a recent report shows traffic cameras have reduced violations in Redding. This comes as the Chico City Council is exploring options for purchasing cameras for Chico. Plus, Shasta County business owne…

An expert explains what ghost guns are and what is being done to stop them. Also, PG&E will increase rates by around $3 a month in January and again in March, and California has an ambitious goal to make the state carbon-neutral by 2045.بقلم Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi, Adia White

Water advocates are speaking out against the controversial Tuscan Water District. Also, the True North Housing Alliance started a program to provide training and counseling to unhoused Chico residents at the beginning of the year, and Redding plans to cut one of their Crisis Intervention Response Teams, which handle calls involving people suffering…

Chico Unified School District swore in new board members Teisha Hase and Gayle Olsen at its meeting last night. Also, Shasta Lake levels are nearly 18 feet higher than they were in mid-November, and Sharing Blessings to Others founder Jean Chrislot Michaud welcomes the community to experience Haiti's rich culture.…

Representatives from California State Parks said the cause of fire that destroyed Bidwell Mansion last week is arson. They’re still searching for a suspect and are asking members of the public to share any information. Also, local and Republican state officials are criticizing Newsom’s visit to Redding. Plus, if you’re concerned about a young perso…