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Chico's historic Collier Hardware building to become general store, theater and more

CHICO, Calif. - The Collier Hardware building in downtown Chico has been vacant since 2025, but the landmark is planned to become home to a few new attractions. Action News Now reporter Emilio Del Carpio toured the building with the team behind its revitalization to see what's in store. The...

Chico, CA · 3d
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Outrage After California Governor Gavin Newsom Secures Major Approval for Water Project: ‘Because Your Train Was Such a Success’

California Governor Gavin Newsom is celebrating a major development in the state’s efforts to expand its water infrastructure, announcing that the Sites Reservoir project has received final approval. The proposed reservoir, located in Glenn and Colusa counties, would become California’s largest new reservoir in 50 years and is intended to help the state prepare for increasingly severe drought conditions.

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Weekly Roundup — Nov. 2–7, 2026

A magnitude 4.96 earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean about 69 miles west of Petrolia on the night of Nov. 4, drawing 145 "felt" reports to the U.S. Geological Survey, which expected no significant damage. The National Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami danger, and a magnitude 5.6 quake struck less than 3 miles from the same spot in May 2023.

Mendocino County, CA · 1d
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California's biggest water project in 50 years gets green light. Here's what to know

California regulators have cleared the way for construction of Sites Reservoir, a major new water storage project in Colusa County. The decision marks the state’s largest reservoir undertaking in more than five decades and caps years of debate over cost, environmental harm and tribal objections. Here are key takeaways: The State Water Resources Board on Wednesday, Nov. 4, approved a water rights permit for Sites Reservoir , a 13-mile-long, four-mile-wide and 260-foot-deep project near Maxwell that will hold up to 1.5 million acre feet of water at an estimated cost of more than $6 billion. A draft approval issued in March drew sharp criticism from environmental advocates, with Harrison Beck of the Center for Biological Diversity warning the decision did not address serious threats to the Sacramento River ecosystem and imperiled fish populations. Federal officials in January signed off on an environmental review that could cover up to a quarter of construction costs, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum saying the Trump administration backed the project to expand water reliability for communities and agriculture. Gov. Gavin Newsom fast-tracked the project through 2023 legislation that expedites legal challenges under the California Environmental Quality Act, pitching Sites as a critical piece of the

California · 19h

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8 years later: How the Camp Fire still shapes Paradise, CA

8 years ago, the Camp Fire — sparked by a broken PG&E powerline — became the deadliest wildfire in California history, killing 85 people and forever changing the town of Paradise. The Camp Fire Victim Trust has since issued its final payment, bringing the total payout to roughly 71.25% of each approved claim.

Paradise, CA · 16h

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657,000 alerts, one violent jolt: Inside the Mendocino quake

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Mendocino County in Northern California early on a Wednesday morning in June, knocking out power to thousands and sending items off shelves in stores and homes. Officials reported some injuries but no deaths. A follow-up explainer published today looks at why the alert system reached so many people.

Mendocino County, CA · 1d

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This Affordable California Retirement Town Still Has The Old-Fashioned Charm Of Decades Past

A downtown clock tower here is a faithful replica of an 1886 original. It still rises over brick storefronts and Victorian buildings like nothing ever changed. The same town throws one of the biggest rodeos in the nation every April. It also sits on the Sacramento River, about an hour from steaming volcanic vents.

Red Bluff, CA · 3d

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Red Bluff school board member Steven Piffero resigns city posts over conflict concerns

RED BLUFF, Calif. — A Red Bluff man who had just re-won his seat on an education board announced he will be stepping down from his other positions with the city over concerns that they conflict, despite sitting in both roles for more than a decade. Steven Piffero was...

Red Bluff, CA · 2d

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Mendocino County restaurants open on Thanksgiving, and where to find free meals

Restaurants serve set menus and buffets from $49 to $125, and a Fort Bragg church and the Willits food bank serve free dinners.

Mendocino County, CA · 1d

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Veterans Day Parade held at City of Shasta Lake

On Saturday, members of the community gathered in the City of Shasta Lake for the Veterans Day Parade, which was hosted by the Shasta Lake Lions Club. The public celebrated and honored local veterans with the pancake breakfast from 7AM to 10AM and the parade, which began at 10AM.

Shasta Lake, CA · 1d

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Redding veterans home seeks 100 birthday cards for Navy vet turning 100 Nov. 16

REDDING, Calif. — A Redding World War II veteran is about to mark a milestone birthday, and the Redding Veterans Home is asking the community to help celebrate. Bob, a retired Navy senior chief petty officer, is turning 100 on Nov. 16. He enlisted in the Navy at 17 years old and served during World War II and the Korean War.

Redding, CA · 3d

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17 Butte County residents step up to become volunteer firefighters

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - Butte County Fire Department kicked off its 14th Volunteer Academy with 17 local residents stepping up to serve their community. The training program runs on weekends through February. The volunteers will complete several training modules throughout the academy. These include medical and first aid, hazardous materials,...

Butte County, CA · 23h

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Community members respond to City’s plan for managing homelessness

It was a full house at Chico’s City Council Chambers, where community members voiced a range of perspectives on a plan to respond to homelessness in Chico. At the Nov. 4 town hall, City Manager Gillian Haen outlined new strategies for “reducing unsheltered homelessness” in a staff-developed plan with 17 recommended priorities for the first year.

Chico, CA · 3d

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Paradise still rebuilding 8 years later — population less than half

8 years after the Camp Fire, Paradise is still rebuilding — and the town's recovery and economic development director says the progress is undeniable. So far, the town has repaved 93 miles of roadways, installed 21 emergency sirens, and removed thousands of damaged trees, though the population remains less than half of what it was before the fire.

Paradise, CA · 16h

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Mendocino merlots to celebrate on International Merlot Day

Local merlots have won gold medals, but county growers crushed less of the grape last year.

Mendocino County, CA · 1d

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Redding's 75-foot Christmas tree arrives downtown early

REDDING, Calif. - The city of Redding's Christmas tree arrived in downtown today, nearly 3 weeks before Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Viva Downtown credited Redding Electric Utility, Sierra Pacific Industries, Caltrans and other agencies for helping harvest the tree. The 75-foot tree is set to be lit up in downtown on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

Redding, CA · 15h

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Veterans on CalFresh in Mendocino County are no longer exempt from federal work rules

The county has 246 CalFresh recipients under 65 who served in the military.

Mendocino County, CA · 23h

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"Save the El Rey" brings Chico together for big cleanup day

CHICO, Calif. —A historic landmark in downtown Chico is undergoing a much-needed cleanup. Action News Now reporter Steve Grimes joined locals armed with mops, brooms and buckets to showcase the restoration efforts. The "Save the El Rey" non-profit hosted its first official community cleanup. Organizers invited anyone with a...

Chico, CA · 1d

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Schools to get billions in funding with passage of Prop. 3

Proposition 3 would make permanent an income tax on the wealthy to fund K-12 schools and other services.

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Paradise mayor says town’s next chapter hinges on business growth 8 years after Camp Fire

PARADISE, Calif. — Eight years after the Camp Fire tore through Paradise and surrounding communities, Mayor Steve Crowder said the town had made major strides in rebuilding. He said the next phase of recovery would hinge on growing the local economy and attracting new businesses. The Camp Fire broke...

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