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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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Oroville Chick-fil-A opening brings free food and 80 new jobs

Oroville’s first Chick-fil-A is set to open next Thursday, Nov. 19, with the company offering a free entrée or kids’ meal to customers who wear cow print on opening day.

Oroville, CA · 16h
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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 · 3d
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Virus found in California for first time after 220 fish die at Nevada County lake

A virus linked to the deaths of about 220 fish at a Nevada County lake was detected in California for the first time, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said. “This is a sobering discovery given how widely distributed largemouth bass are in California, how popular they are as a sport fish and their economic importance to our rural communities,” said Jay Rowan, the agency's fisheries branch chief, in a Thursday news release. About 220 fish, mostly largemouth bass but also some bluegill, died at Lake of the Pines in September, and tests confirmed the presence of largemouth bass virus, officials said. The virus does not pose a health risk to humans or other warm-blooded animals, the agency said. Officials had not determined how the virus reached the lake. The virus can be introduced “from contaminated equipment, infected baitfish, stocking infected largemouth bass and introducing other carrier species that are infected.” The virus poses no health risks to people who eat infected fish or swim in or drink infected water, the agency said. The agency urged residents to help prevent the virus from spreading by avoiding the transfer of fish between bodies of water and cleaning, draining and drying

Nevada County, CA · 16h

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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 · 1d

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Progressives hold on to lead in Council race

Progressives continue to hold leads in all three City Council races, a newly-released vote count shows. Election results published Nov. 10 by the Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s office suggest little chance that conservatives will maintain the majority they now hold. If progressives are able to capture two of this year’s...

Butte County, CA · 2d

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Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sierra Nevada, Over a Foot of Snow Coming to California

A winter storm warning has been issued for the Sierra Nevada Range beginning Friday. The early-season storm was expected to bring as much as two feet of snow at higher elevations, but those forecasts have tempered as the storm nears. “Rain, mountain snow, and strong winds are forecast for Nevada...

Nevada County, CA · 16h

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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 · 3d

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Oroville gets new council member after unanimous vote

Oroville's City Council has appointed Trevor Smith to fill the vacant District A seat, which has been empty since August. Smith, who won 81% of the vote in the recent election for the same seat, was sworn in immediately following the unanimous vote.

Oroville, 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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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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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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Neal Road closing overnight for new Paradise water lines

The Paradise Irrigation District is replacing water lines beneath Neal Road, causing occasional overnight closures starting at 7 p.m. that will run through March — ahead of a repaving project planned for spring 2026.

Paradise, CA · 1d

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Oroville's leaf collection program starts Monday

Oroville's leaf collection program kicks off Monday and runs through January 31st — here's what you need to know before you rake. Piles should be kept under 4 feet high, 1 foot from the curb, and free of branches, bags, or trash to qualify for pickup.

Oroville, CA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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LTCC qualifies for 3C2A State Championships with sixth-place finish in NorCal Regional

OROVILLE, Calif. — Lake Tahoe Community College men’s cross country secured its spot at the 3C2A State Championships, placing sixth overall at the 2026 3C2A Northern California Regional Championships at North Forebay State Recreation Area on Friday. By virtue of their top-eight team finish, the Coyotes earned automatic...

South Lake Tahoe, CA · 21h

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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 · 1d