Holcombe & Schwabb Target Local Political Action Committee

Less than one week before the election, it seems two Chico City Council incumbents are fed up with what they call deceptive mailers.  Mayor Andy Holcombe and Vice Mayor Ann Schwabb are holding a press conference today to address mailers sent out by the Political Action Committee “Accountable For Chico’s Tomorrow”.  In a press release, Holcombe [...]

Marijuana The Target Of Chico Home Inavasion Robbery

Chico police say marijuana was the target of a home invasion robbery earlier this week. The victim told officers he awoke to an armed intruder at a home on Hooker Oak Avenue late Monday night.  Police say the victim was held at gunpoint, while several suspects stole marijuana  plants from the backyard. Police say the [...]

Obama Ahead Or Tied in 8 Key States

WASHINGTON (AP) – New polling may explain why Barack Obama is concentrating on a slew of traditionally Republican states with less than a week until Election Day.  The AP-GfK polls show Obama leading John McCain in four states President Bush won in 2004. Obama is essentially tied with McCain in two other so-called “red” states.  [...]

Fed To Cut Interest Rate Again

 WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve today is scheduled to wrap up its two-day policy setting session, by announcing an interest rate cut.  Analysts generally agree that it will happen. But there’s uncertainty over much rates will be cut. Many investors and economists are betting the Fed will reduce its benchmark rate by a-half point [...]