Violence Continues in Iraq: Gov’t Official Killed

BAGHDAD (AP) – A senior Iraqi government official has been assassinated in Baghdad as clashes between Shiite militants and U.S. and Iraqi forces continue in the capital.  The director of Iraq’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs was hit by a roadside bomb.  Meanwhile, the U.S. military says soldiers have killed 28 militants during a [...]

Big Rig Driver Rescued after being Pinned Inside Truck on Hwy 20

The driver of a big rig is trapped for HOURS on an isolated stretch of highway 20. The incident happened early Monday morning and shut down the stretch of road after somebody FINALLY noticed the truck off the road. Highway Patrol Officer Jeff Larson says the vehicle was driven by 70 year old James Leslie [...]

Man Wanted on Oklahoma Warrant Arrested in Glenn County

A man wanted in Oklahoma for assault with a deadly weapon has been arrested in Glenn County. The Sheriff’s Office says it had received a call about a man inside a parked car Saturday who could be experiecing a medical problem. 22 year old Travis Babuscio told deputies he had just pulled over to sleep.  Deputies discovered an [...]

June Deadline for Superintendent Applications on the Ridge

June 13th is the deadline for applications for a new superintendent for the Paradise Unified School District.  Interim Superintendent David Tooker says the School Board has a number of selling points for the ridge, including it’s a good place to live and raise children.
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Interviews for a new Superintendent will start June 21st [...]

CA Senate Votes for Banks to Pay Up if Foreclosed Homes Become Run Down

SACRAMENTO (AP) – California lawmakers want banks and other lenders to make sure foreclosed homes don’t become run down and a source of blight.  If they fail to do that, they’ll face a $1,000-a-day fine under
a bill that passed the state Senate this week. California has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation. [...]