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Manhunt for Butte County school district employee ends in arrest

(FOX40.COM) — The search for a Butte County school district employee from Oroville who allegedly planted a hidden camera in his home ended in an arrest, the sheriff’s office said. VIDEO: Camp Fire survivors share what LA County can expect after deadly fires (January 2025) The suspect at the heart of an inter-agency investigation and […]

Butte County, CA · 1d

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Arrest warrant issued after authorities seize firearms, ammunition

OREGON HOUSE, Calif. - An arrest warrant has been issued by the Yuba County Sheriff's Department after law enforcement seized multiple firearms and ammunition from a residence in Oregon House. The Yuba County Sheriff's Office says on October 16, members from their Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Team executed the service...

Oregon House, CA · 2d
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Unsolved Mystery: Camp Fire's last unidentified victim

CONCOW, Calif. - Eight years after the Camp Fire killed 85 people, one victim remains unidentified. A few bone fragments found inside a burned home on Schwyhart Lane off Concow Road in Concow are the only evidence of the final Camp Fire victim. Over the last 8 years, no one...

Concow, CA · 19h
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Butte County Sheriff's Office arrests two men, recovers stolen laptop

CHICO, Calif. - Two men were arrested by the Butte County Sheriff's Office on Thursday after deputies found a stolen laptop and drug paraphernalia during a welfare check. Authorities say at around 9:21 a.m. on Thursday, a deputy from the Butte County Sheriff's Office noticed two men who appeared to be asleep inside of a parked vehicle in the 700 block of Nord Avenue in Chico.

Chico, CA · 2d
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Northern California’s Worst Wildfires Sent a Million Extra Acre-Feet of Water Into Lake Oroville

The Dixie, North Complex, and Sugar fires burned more than half of the upper Feather River watershed in 2020 and 2021, and a new federal study has put a number on one consequence almost nobody was tracking at the time: the fires sent a lot more water downstream to Lake Oroville.

Oroville, CA · 11h

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2 suspects connected to Yuba County burglary arrested

(FOX40.COM) — Two suspects connected to an October burglary in Yuba County were arrested, the sheriff’s office said Sunday. The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office announced that the Citrus Heights suspects, 43-year-old Andres Delatorre and 35-year-old Emily Donaghey, were arrested on Oct. 29 in connection to a burglary that occurred on Oct. 26. Deputies were able […]

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Butte County deputies sharpen skills in quarterly training

Butte County Sheriff's deputies spent this weekend sharpening their skills through quarterly training that included defensive tactics, baton techniques, range drills, and building-clearing exercises. This kind of ongoing preparation is part of how local law enforcement stays ready to serve and protect your community.

Butte County, CA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Oroville boy's life changed by a simple slant board

A simple slant board changed everything for Jude Deakins, a 3rd grader from Oroville diagnosed with strabismus, a condition affecting eye alignment that was making it nearly impossible for him to read. His teacher, Victoria Brothers, researched his condition on her own and found a solution that had Jude reading the next day — and coming home with a stack of books shortly after.

Oroville, CA · 2d

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The 2018 Camp Fire: Eight years of remembrance

The Camp Fire in 2018 was a devastating tragedy that caused more than 52,000 Northern California residents to evacuate and left roughly 30,000 of them homeless. A reporter from The Orion reached out to three individuals who had different experiences in the fire, but shared trauma. These are their stories.

Northern California, CA · 2d

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Free Tree Giveaway for Wildfire Victims This Saturday in Paradise California

🌳🔥 ANNUAL CAMP FIRE RESTORATION PROJECT TREE GIVEAWAY IS THIS SATURDAY! 🔥🌳. Have you lost trees or landscaping in one of our local wildfires? The Camp Fire Restoration Project (CFRP) is helping bring our communities back to life, one tree at a time!. Join us this Saturday...

Paradise, CA · 1d

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Planned burns in Oroville and Whiskeytown cause smoke today

Prescribed burns are planned today in the East Oroville and Whiskeytown areas, with smoke expected to be visible from nearby communities and possible temporary closures or traffic controls in Whiskeytown.

Oroville, CA · 11h

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Paradise Fire Anniversary: Quilting for Renewal

When the sky rained sparks over Paradise on November 8, 2018, igniting the Camp Fire, California’s deadliest wildfire to date, few could have guessed it would also reignite a creative flame in artist and retired nurse Gail DeMartis. Her encounter with Paradise began after the fire killed 85 people and incinerated 95 percent of the town’s buildings, when the need for support remained high. Already experienced as a Red Cross volunteer in the blood services sector, DeMartis leaped at the chance to join the Red Cross Disaster Response team for two weeks.

Paradise, CA · 1d