Yuba County Man Shot While Waiting for Bus

SACRAMENTO (AP) – A woman panhandling in Sacramento has been arrested for shooting a disabled man who refused to give her money. Authorities say Yuba County resident Frank Perez was waiting for a bus yesterday when Audrey Jackson solicited him for money. Jackson shot Perez in the abdomen. Family members say Jackson is expected to [...]

Senate Hears About 700 Billion Dollar Bailout

WASHINGTON (AP) – Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has told the Senate Banking Committee that Congress has to quickly pass the administration’s 700-billion-dollar bailout of the financial industry. He calls the effort “the single most effective thing” that can be done to help “the American people and stimulate the economy.” Committee chairman Christopher Dodd vented his [...]

Another Celebrity Donates Money to Fight Anti-Gay Initiative

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw are the latest celebrity donors in the fight against California’s November ballot initiative that would overturn the state Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage. The pair announced yesterday they have donated $100,000 to fight Proposition 8. Spielberg and Capshaw said in a statement the [...]

Schwarzenegger to Sign California’s Tardy Budget Today

SACRAMENTO (AP) – Governor Schwarzegger finally signs California’s budget this morning (11:15 a.m.) — a record 85 days late. The governor’s press secretary Aaron McLear says the 143 billion dollar spending plan will be signed in Schwarzenegger’s office without the usual public ceremony. After three months of debate over tax increases, California’s elected officials have [...]

Senate Votes on Huge Tax Break Package

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate takes up a huge tax-break package today. The 100 billion-dollar measure would increase incentives for renewable energy investment and give tax breaks to businesses and individuals. It would also adjust the alternative minimum tax, which must be fixed by Congress regularly or it can pose a tax hike for more [...]

Glenn County Fire Damages Almond Crop

The fire that broke out Monday morning at the North Valley Nut Company may burn for DAYS. Orland Fire Chief Jeff Gomes tells KPAY that the facility on County Road 24 between Orland and Hamilton City is actually a series of warehouses.
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As many as 7 million pounds of almonds worth 12 million [...]

More Confirmed Cases of E-Coli in Butte County

The number of Butte County E-Coli cases linked to a Forest Ranch fundraiser has jumped to 21. The local health department says more cases of the illness are probable as the investigation into the outbreak continues. According to Public Health officials, tri-tip served at a fundraising event for the Forest Ranch volunteer fire department earlier [...]