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2024 Jim Watson Youth Fishing Derby
Families took part in the 72nd annual Jim Watson Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday at Ellis Lake in Marysville. The free event was organized by the Kiwanis Club of Marysville. Prior to the event, the club stocked Ellis Lake with more than 600 pounds of catfish.
Butte County Sheriff's Office honored local officers killed in the line of duty
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - On Friday, Butte County hosted its Peace Office Remembrance Day. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office honored local officers killed in the line of duty. The three officers at the center of today’s ceremony were:. Deputy Randy Jennings was killed in 1997. Lt. Larry Estes...
Two men caught assaulting a woman in Yuba County, police say
(FOX40.COM) — Two men who were caught red-handed assaulting a woman were arrested, according to the Wheatland Police Department. Around 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday, the Wheatland Police Department responded to Bear Ridge Apartments, located at 1969 Spenceville Road, for a report of a woman being assaulted. Upon arrival, an officer said two men were “actively […]
Oroville teenager pleads no contest to grand theft auto crime spree
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - An Oroville teenager pleaded no contest to 13 felony counts for his grand theft auto crime spree that occurred on Dec. 13, 2023. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said William Phillip Kevil, 18, and two others were arrested after the culmination of a roughly four-hour crime spree in both Oroville and Chico. One of the participants, Kaitlynne Lewis, 20, of Oroville, admitted her crimes on January 17 and was sentenced to a youthful offender probation program for vehicle thefts and being an accessory to the crimes charged against Kevil.
BINTF agents locate over 100 grams of powered fentanyl in Oroville hotel room
Two suspects were arrested after agents from the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force said they found over 184 grams of powered fentanyl as well as other drugs in a room at the America’s Best Value Inn and Suites in Oroville.
A "best of" Backstage at Live Oak with the Shook Twins and John Craigie
In preparation for Live Oak 2024 tune in for a "best of" conversation with singer/songwriter/storyteller John Craigie, who returns this summer to the Live Oak stage with the Coffis Brothers - and a fun chat with the Shook Twins, Laurie and Katelyn about their life on the road and on the stage.
Color and chrome at Beale: Auto Expo draws diverse cars and planes to Air Force base
It’s not often that a person can see a McLaren and corvette in the same vicinity as a plane used during World War II. But such was the case during what organizers said was the first-ever Beale Air Force Base Auto Expo held directly on the base in Yuba County. According to Beale officials, there were 573 vehicles showcased alongside 20 aircraft.
Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Thermalito
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - Fire crews extinguished a structure fire early Thursday morning. The fire broke out around 4:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of Leta Lane in Thermalito. Firefighters said the fire damaged the front porch.
Arson arrest made in Ranch Fire investigation
(FOX40.COM) — At least one person has been arrested in connection to Wednesday’s Ranch Fire near the Butte County community of Concow, according to CAL FIRE Butte Unit. The 10-acre fire burned near Big Bend Road and Surcease Mine Road and was able to be slowed within two hours after CAL FIRE’s initial attack with […]
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