Tragic Twist To Double North State Murder

The brother of a Chester teenager who was murdered over the weekend has passed away at Enloe Medical Center.  20-year old Billy Carrigan died today.  He was on his way to Chester to be with his mother after hearing about his sister’s death, when he lost control of his vehicle and hit a tree.  Also [...]

Chico Gas Prices Inch Toward $4.00 A Gallon

The average price of gas in Chico has gone up 28 cents over the past month.  Triple-A says Chico residents are paying an average of $3.93 a gallon for regular unleaded.  That’s one cent less than the state average, but twenty cents higher than the national average.  Triple-A says thirteen cities in California are now [...]

More People Linked to Medical Records Breach in SoCal

LOS ANGELES (AP) – State health regulators have linked 14 more people to the improper accessing of medical records of high-profile patients at UCLA Medical Center. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that brings to 68 the total of those implicated in the scandal. Actress Farrah Fawcett, pop star Britney Spears and California first lady [...]

Tehama Judge Tosses Lawsuit Related to Politics

RED BLUFF, Calif. (AP) – A Tehama County judge has throw out a lawsuit that claimed former state Senator Jim Nielsen was ineligible to run for the state Assembly because he didn’t live in the district. Judge John Garaventa said the Corning man who filed the lawsuit didn’t file the paperwork in a timely manner, [...]

Suspects Charged as Adults in Yuba Drive-By Shooting

Three teenage gang members have been charged as ADULTS in connection with a deadly Yuba County drive-by shooting. Bail has been set at 1 million dollars for the three suspects. The trio is allegedly part of the Hmong Nation Society street gang. The suspects are charged with first degree murder for the death of 29 year [...]

North State Quake Reported

     EUREKA, Calif. (AP) – A 4.3-magnitude earthquake has struck off
the coast of Northern California, but authorities say there are no
immediate reports of injuries or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey
says the light quake hit 63 miles off the coast west of Eureka at
around 8:07 p.m. A Eureka Police Department dispatcher said the
quake was not felt [...]