Bush Implores Congress to Act to Rescue Markets

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Bush says the economic damage to the nation will be “painful and lasting” if Congress fails to pass a $700 billion bailout bill. Bush said Tuesday that “Congress must act” and said the economy is depending on “decisive action on the part of our government.” He spoke a day after the [...]

Not All CA Democrats Follow Pelosi on Bailout

WASHINGTON (AP) – Nearly half of California’s Democratic House members voted against the 700 billion dollar bailout package, contributing to its stunning defeat and defying the wishes of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Fifteen of the 34 California House Democrats voted “no.” Many said they couldn’t countenance what they saw as fixing Wall Street’s problems with [...]

Man Hospitalized after Chico Crash

A Chico man rushed to Enloe Medical Center with major injuries after a noontime accident Monday. Officer Justin Maxey with the CHP says a Yuba City man had pulled his big rig to the side of Highway 99 near Eaton Road, when it was hit by a CARD pick-up truck driven by Jim Pasquale.
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Sutter County Deputy Involved in Crash

A 22 year old motorcyclist suffered major injuries during a run-in with a Sutter County patrol car. The CHP says a Sheriff’s Deputy was responding to a 9-1-1 call on Carlson Road Monday afternoon, when he pulled into the path of the motorcycle. The rider struck the side of the car and was air-lifted to [...]

Drive-by Shooting Victim Identified…Chico Police Probe Motive

Chico police have released the name of the 19 year old victim in a fatal drive-by shooting. Shoua Her was killed Saturday around 20th and Park Avenue. Police say a red S-U-V pulled alongside the victim’s vehicle and fired multiple shots. The motive for the shooting is still unclear, but detectives are investigating a possible [...]

Bail Out Bill Fails in House

     WASHINGTON (AP) – A White House spokesman says President Bush is
very disappointed in Monday’s House vote rejecting the
administration’s rescue plan for the nation’s financial industry.
     “There’s no question that the country is facing a difficult
crisis that needs to be addressed,” said spokesman Tony Fratto. He
said the president will be meeting with members of his [...]

Bailout Survives Key Procedural Vote

WASHINGTON (AP) – Hotly contested legislation to bail out the reeling financial industry has survived a key test vote on the House floor. Members of the House voted 220 to 198 Monday morning to move the bill forward. They approved ground rules for its consideration in the chamber, including three hours of general debate and [...]

CSUC Student Hit and Killed by Train

A 20 year old Chico State student has died after being struck by a train early Sunday morning in Chico. The victim was hit just before 3:30 AM yesterday by a northbound Union Pacific train north of West 1st Street. Emergency crews found the victim on the west side of the tracks behind Warner Petroleum. [...]

Local Meth Strike Force Looks at Issues Surrounding Implementing Meth Prevention Plan

The Butte County Meth Strike Force says it has the ideas of how to counter methamphetamine in the community…now the focus is on how to turn those ideas into reality. KPAY’s Christina Craven has more.
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Deadly Drive-By Shooting in Chico

The probe continues into a deadly drive-by shooting in Chico. Police say two people inside a car were shot Saturday around 20th and Park. The 19 year old driver died…the 17 year old passenger was treated at a local hospital for a gunshot wound. Police say numerous motorists who witnessed part of the incident have [...]