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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...

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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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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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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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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...

Paradise, CA · 2d

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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 · 7h

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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 · 1d

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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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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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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

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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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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 · 10h

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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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Clovis Men's Cross Country Sweeps Team, Individual Awards

Oroville, Calif. - Sophomore Davis Bosch led the Clovis Crush to its second 3C2A NorCal Men's Cross Country title with an individual medal on Saturday morning at North Forebay State Park. Bosch paced the 110-runner field, easily cruising to the top finish in a time of 20:13.0 on the 4-mile...

Clovis, CA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Groundwater boards reach impasse on two key issues

What happens when the two agencies responsible for managing groundwater in the Vina Subbasin can’t agree? That’s a question now facing local water officials for the first time. The Vina Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Vina GSA) and Rock Creek Reclamation District (RCRD) clashed over two key issues at their...

Chico, CA · 2d

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Quick reads — CSUEU to vote on tentative deal that could bring some employees pay raises, bonus checks

CSUEU to vote on tentative deal that could bring some employees pay raises, bonus checks. About 500 Chico State staffers are a step closer to pay raises and bonus checks. Members of the California State University Employees Union are voting on a tentative deal over the next two weeks covering about 15,000 workers statewide.

Chico, CA · 9h