Latest Election Results

Incumbents to return to Chico City Council, Oroville City Council to see new faces, and Republican candidates win in state Assembly races. 
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Obama Elected President/Dems Capture House

     WASHINGTON (AP) – Barack Obama has been elected president of the
United States, the first African-American elevated to the White
House.
     With victories in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and
other battleground states, Obama built a commanding lead over his
Republican rival, John McCain.
     Obama surged in the polls amid a national financial crisis,
campaigning as the candidate of change. [...]

Chico High School Evacuated

Chico High School was evacuated today after a suspicious package was found inside the library.  Students were evacuated just before 2PM.  The Bomb Squad is on scene.  A Press Release from the school says classes will resume Wednesday.

California Democrats Could Take Control Of Assembly

UNDATED (AP) – Buoyed by voter registration gains and polls showing Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama with a lead of more than 20 percentage points, California Democrats hope to do something today they haven’t in decades – gain a two-thirds majority in the Assembly, giving them control over the state budget and any tax proposals. [...]

Dems Hope To Hold Lead In House Seats

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Democratic lawmaker in charge of increasing the party’s majority in the House says he’s confident of solid gains, even though there has been a tightening in several races. Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen says he’s cautious because so many House races are being fought in GOP-leaning districts, so he’s not predicting [...]

Glenn County Sheriff Bracing for More Cuts

More cuts could be coming to North State law enforcement agencies. 
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That is Glenn County Sheriff Larry Jones. He says on top of the 34 percent cut the state has already levied on local authorities….more cuts appear to be on the horizon. Governor Schwarzengger is calling for mid-year cuts as the state is [...]

Despite Obama Lead, California Expects Record Turnout

SACRAMENTO (AP) – It is Election Day and voters are projected to turn out in record numbers in California. Election officials say turnout could be as high as 80 percent in some counties. Registrars also are readying for a last-minute flood of mail-in ballots that could delay final results in some races. The presidential contest [...]

Former Redding Teacher Enters Plea in Molestation Case

REDDING, Calif. (AP) – A former fifth grade teacher is pleading guilty to molesting three former students at their Redding grade school. Joshua Hoffman of Redding admitted inappropriately touching the girls at Manzanita Elementary School. The 26-year-old Hoffman could face eight years in prison or a 12-year suspended sentence. He remains jailed on the Shasta [...]

Volunteers Offer Rides to Butte County Voters

Volunteers are stepping up to help get Butte County Democrats and Republicans to the polls. Both parties are offering rides to registered voters who need transportation as part of their “Get Out the Vote” effort. Steve Thompson is the chairman of the local Republican party.
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Registered Democrats can call 924-4316 for a ride….registered [...]

Two Northstate Crashes Injure Seven

Two collisions Monday in two northstate cities. An S-U-V collided with a car in Gridley, pushing the smaller vehicle onto the steps of a home on Nevada Street. Three people involved in that crash were taken to a nearby hospital with minor to moderate injuries. Another collision was reported Monday in the Marysville area. Officials [...]