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Crash on Hwy 99 in Chico disrupts morning commute

A 2-car crash on Highway 99 near Garner Lane in North Chico disrupted the morning commute just before 7 a.m. today. The CHP says a van turned onto The Esplanade in front of a southbound vehicle, ending up in a ditch — 2 people suffered minor injuries.

Chico, CA · 2d

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Paradise school transportation director arrested on grand theft charges

PARADISE, Calif. - The Paradise School District transportation director was arrested on grand theft charges. The investigation had started in September after investigators said that a hidden camera was found in a bathroom at his home. James Lopez, 34, was booked into the Butte County Jail on grand theft charges....

Paradise, CA · 1d

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Pedestrian hit and killed near Nord

Fatal crash near Chico: A pedestrian was struck and killed on Hamilton Nord Cana Highway late last night.

Nord, CA · 7h

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Chloe Cole sparks debate at Chico State

CHICO, Calif. - A conservative activist who opposes gender-affirming care for minors spoke at Chico State Monday night, bringing the national debate over gender transition to the Northern California campus. The event, however, raised questions about press access after two news organizations say permission to cover it was revoked. Chloe...

Chico, CA · 2d

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Chico State debate table sparks heated campus clash

A "Prove Me Wrong" table set up by Chico State's Turning Point USA chapter sparked heated exchanges on campus today ahead of a speaking event tonight featuring Chloe Cole, a national advocate against gender transition for minors who says she began transitioning at 12 and detransitioned at 16. The event is scheduled for 6:30 tonight at the Bell Memorial Union.

Chico, CA · 2d

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Fatal head-on crash kills 2 near Corning in Tehama County

A head-on crash on South Avenue near Rhode Island Avenue, just west of Woodson Bridge east of Corning, killed 2 men early Sunday morning. The California Highway Patrol says a driver headed east turned into the path of an oncoming vehicle around 3:45 a.m. — anyone with information is asked to contact the Red Bluff CHP.

Corning, CA · 2d

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Paradise native earns film festival wins for "Water after Wildfire" documentary

Paradise native Ev Duran’s short documentary Water After Wildfire, about the town’s recovery and the Paradise Irrigation District’s work to restore safe drinking water after the Camp Fire, has won best short documentary at the 2026 Yucca Valley Film Festival and is still on the festival circuit.

Paradise, CA · 1d

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Hard nighttime closures begin on Neal Road starting tonight

PARADISE, Calif. - The Paradise Irrigation District on Tuesday announced that Neal Road will undergo nighttime hard closures starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday night. Officials say the closures will occur periodically through March 2027 as construction progresses. According to the Paradise Irrigation District, motorists are asked to follow posted detour...

Paradise, CA · 1d

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Woman hospitalized after vehicle vs pedestrian collision in Oroville

OROVILLE, Calif. - A woman was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries after being involved in a vehicle vs pedestrian collision on Nelson Avenue Tuesday night. According to Oroville Police, the first call for service came into dispatch at around 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday for a vehicle vs pedestrian collision that had occurred in the 100 block of Nelson Avenue, near the CAL FIRE Butte Unit Headquarters.

Oroville, CA · 23h

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Eight years after Camp Fire, country star Nate Smith reflects on life-changing loss

PARADISE, Calif. — Eight years after the Camp Fire, country singer Nate Smith is reflecting on the blaze that destroyed his Paradise apartment and set him on an unexpected path toward a music career. Smith grew up in Paradise after moving there in seventh grade. “When I think of,...

Paradise, CA · 1d

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Over 1,100 flags line Paradise streets for Veterans Day

Paradise marked Veterans Day with its annual Parade of Flags, placing more than 1,100 flags along the Skyway as a patriotic tribute.

Paradise, CA · 1d

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CAL FIRE crews stop spread of vegetation fire west of Magalia

MAGALIA, Calif. - Crews from CAL FIRE Butte Unit have stopped the spread of a vegetation fire burning near Magalia Tuesday night. According to CAL FIRE, on Thursday afternoon, a call came into dispatch during the 4 p.m. hour regarding a smoke check. At around 5:14 p.m. Thursday night, a...

Magalia, CA · 1d

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Butte County's newest search and rescue members just earned it

Butte County Search and Rescue cadets in Jonesville, Calif., completed their final exam Saturday in an all-day “Academy Day” field exercise, graduating from a 6-week training academy and moving on to the next steps toward joining the search and rescue team.

Butte County, CA · 2d

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Prescribed burns near Oroville and Paradise Wednesday

CHICO, Calif. — CAL FIRE will wrap up this week's ignitions on the Phoenix prescribed burn project with a 78-acre section east and southeast of Oroville on Wednesday, November 11. The burn is part of ongoing fire prevention efforts in the area. Private contractors will also conduct a 17-acre...

Oroville, CA · 1d

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North State bill aims to cut building costs after disasters

North State Congressman James Gallagher has introduced a bill that could make rebuilding more affordable for communities like Paradise. The "Promoting Resilient Buildings Act" would give communities more flexibility under FEMA's pre-disaster hazard mitigation program by recognizing the 2 most recent editions of building codes and standards, rather than just the latest.

Paradise, CA · 22h

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PG&E Buries 396 Miles of Power Lines in Butte County, With More To Come

PG&E says it has completed 396 total miles of undergrounded power lines in Butte County through the end of 2025, part of a years-long push to harden the region's grid against wildfire after the devastation of the Camp Fire. The utility has also finished 106 miles of overhead system upgrades in the county over that same stretch, and it says more work is coming in the next two years.

Butte County, CA · 2d

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The Fight for Every Yard

On Friday, October 23rd, the Pleasant Valley Vikings JV and varsity football team played against the Red Bluff Spartans. JV triumphed 34-0 with two touchdowns from Kevin Reid, one touchdown from Madden Goulart, one touchdown from Tyson Blakley, and one touchdown from Tyler Snelling. Varsity took a tough loss, with the final scoreboard at 14-17. Varsity’s two touchdowns were from Braedon Tatreau, and the other from Devin Amerson with a 25-yard fumble return touchdown. Despite the loss, the team and their fans kept supporting the entire game.

Red Bluff, CA · 2d

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Chico honors veterans with ceremony at Elks Lodge

Chico's Elks Lodge hosted a Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday honoring those who served — and those who never made it home. Butte County District 3 Supervisor Tammy Ritter, whose own family members have served, reflected on how the reception for returning veterans has changed over the years.

Chico, CA · 22h

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Butte County's mobile library now on a permanent route

Butte County’s Mobile Library is now operating on a permanent route to bring books, computers, internet, and other library services to rural and underserved communities, especially around the Ridge, with no late fees and no library card required to get help aboard.

Butte County, CA · 23h

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Oroville powerlifter places 5th at national competition, wants the same for local kids

OROVILLE, Calif. - An Oroville gym owner recently finished with a top spot at the World Powerlifting Super Pro Finals in Pennsylvania last month. Back on October 18th, Oroville powerlifter Joel Anderson finished 5th overall at the WPO Super Finals in York, Pennsylvania out of 30 men's competitors. But, the...

Oroville, CA · 22h