Work on 2nd Stimulus Package Could Happen in November

WASHINGTON (AP) – Democratic leaders may decide to call Congress back to work after Election Day in hopes of passing a second economic stimulus package. Officials say the measure could include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate. They say the bill’s total cost could reach $150 billion. Democrats say [...]

Butte Authorities Arrest Two Juveniles in Burglary Investigation

Butte County authorities nab two suspects on weapons and burglary charges following a weekend traffic stop. Both suspects are juveniles. The Sheriff’s Office stopped the pair Saturday night on Oro-Chico Highway. A loaded pistol was spotted on the floorboard. Several other loaded guns were also located, along with jewelry and ammunition. Investigators say the juveniles [...]

Chico Police Respond to Downtown Disturbance in “Riot Gear”

Police call it a downtown disturbance…others are describing it as a riot. Police broke up a party late Saturday night on Cherry Street. Some partiers then moved into the street around 5th and Ivy, where others joined the crowd. People lit fires, threw bottles, and jumped on top of cars. Even a couch was set [...]

Gas Prices Drop Sharply

     CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) – A national survey shows gas prices fell
35 cents in the last two weeks.
     The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline at self-serve
stations was $3.31 Friday. Mid-grade was at $3.45 and premium was
at $3.57.
     That’s according to the Lundberg Survey of 5,000 gas stations
nationwide, released Sunday.
     Diesel was at [...]