Appeals Court to Hear Case of Chinese Detainees at Guantanamo

WASHINGTON (AP) – A constitutional showdown over presidential power could play out this morning in a Washington courtroom. A three-judge panel hears arguments on a lower court ruling ordering the immediate release of 17 Chinese detainees, Muslims known as Uighurs (WEE’-gurz), from the Guantanamo detention center. The Bush administration claims the Uighers represent a continuing [...]

Local Farmers Could be Hurt by the State Budget

The state budget deficit could hit local farmers in the wallet hard. KPAY’s Bruce Lang reports.
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Man Shot in the Arm in Glenn County

A man shot in the arm in the Afton area told police he was involved in a shootout on his front porch. The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office was called to a home on County Road Z early Sunday morning after the victim called 9-1-1. 55 year old Danny Hobbs told investigators he heard a noise [...]

“Twilight” Tops Theater Box Office

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The vampire romance “Twilight” sucked up more than $70 million at the box office. Catherine Hardwicke’s film is the biggest opening ever for a female director. The previous standard was set a decade ago when Mimi Leder’s “Deep Impact” took in $41 million. “Twilight” is based on Stephenie Meyer’s novel of [...]

Police in Paradise Nab Alleged Robber

Paradise police nab an alleged robber a short distance from the crime scene Saturday night. Police say the Subway restaurant on Pearson Road was robbed at knife-point.  The suspect fled on foot. Police say they quickly located the alleged robber. David Hurlburt was booked into the county jail on charges including robbery and being armed [...]

“Check Before You Light” Advisory in Place for Chico

Butte County air quality officials are asking Chico residents to steer clear of using their woodstoves or fireplaces tonight. A “Check Before You Light” advisory is in effect. The local air quality management district says the voluntary wood burning curtailment has been prompted by an air quality forecast of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” for the [...]