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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 · 2d

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2 killed in head-on crash near Woodson Bridge in Corning

2 people were killed in a head-on crash on South Avenue near Woodson Bridge in Corning this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Details are still coming in as CHP investigates the collision.

Corning, 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 · 1d
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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 · 1d
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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 · 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 · 2d

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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 · 20h

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Butte County may make RV living easier for fire survivors

Butte County supervisors are set to vote on a permanent zoning change that could make it easier for future disaster survivors to rebuild. The proposed amendment would allow property owners to live in an RV on their land once a residential building permit has been submitted — rather than waiting for it to be issued — giving survivors up to 3 years to make progress on their rebuild.

Butte County, 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 · 2d

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Chico skatepark renamed to honor beloved teacher and skater

CHICO, Calif. — The Chico Area Recreation and Park District is renaming Humboldt Avenue Skatepark in honor of Brent Schneider, a local skateboarder, teacher and mentor who shaped the community's skateboarding culture. The park will now be called the Brent Schneider Memorial Skatepark. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for...

Chico, CA · 1d

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Don't fall for it: Chico jury duty phone scam alert

CHICO, Calif. — The Chico Police Department is warning residents about a phone scammer impersonating a police sergeant and demanding payment for missed jury summons. According to the Chico Police Department, the caller falsely identifies themselves as a sergeant with the department and requests payment over the phone for a missed jury summons.

Chico, CA · 1d

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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 · 11h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Two Paradise census tracts named to federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program

PARADISE, Calif. — Paradise officials are looking to a new federal program they hope will help bring more businesses and investment back to town. The Town of Paradise announced Nov. 6 that two of its three eligible census tracts were selected for the federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program. The designations, announced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service, take effect Jan. 1, 2027, and will remain in place for 10 years.

Paradise, CA · 1d

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Paradise water doc wins big at Yucca Valley Film Festival

A documentary about Paradise's long road to clean drinking water after the 2018 Camp Fire just won Best Short Documentary at the Yucca Valley Film Festival. "Water After Wildfire" follows the Paradise Irrigation District's efforts to restore safe water to the community — and you can watch it this Saturday at 7 p.m. on CBS 12.

Paradise, CA · 1d

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Cal Fire completed first day of 270-acre prescribed burn near Oroville

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Cal Fire successfully burned 57 acres of hazardous vegetation Monday, Nov. 9, during the first day of a prescribed fire project near Forbestown, east of Oroville. Burning was expected to resume Tuesday, Nov. 10, weather permitting. The Phoenix prescribed fire project aims to treat approximately...

Oroville, CA · 10h

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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 · 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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Northern California honors veterans with parades and events Nov. 11

NORTH STATE, Calif. — Communities across Northern California are preparing to honor veterans with parades, ceremonies and gatherings on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Multiple events are planned throughout the region to recognize the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. In Chico, a flag...

Northern California, CA · 9h