Tehama Company Now Installs Device to Stop Drunk Drivers

One company that issues devices to stop drunk drivers is pushing to have a distributor in every county. The latest is in Tehama County, where Rector’s Truck and Auto repair now offers the Ignition Interlock Device. Owner of the Auto repair shop Michael Rector says drivers will have to blow less than a point-oh-three to [...]

Gay Rights Advocates Urge “Day without a Gay” in CA

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Some same-sex marriage supporters are urging people to skip work Wednesday to show how much the country relies on gays and lesbians. Organizers of the protest called “Day Without a Gay” are also encouraging people to perform volunteer work and refrain from spending money that day. The effort follows California voters’ [...]

CA Treasurer Offers Bleak News about State Budget

SACRAMENTO (AP) – State Treasurer Bill Lockyer says California will have to stop financing nearly all infrastructure projects within two weeks if lawmakers don’t immediately solve the state’s $11.2 billion budget shortfall. Lockyer made his comments Monday to legislators in a rare joint session. About $5 billion in loans for highway projects, school construction and [...]

Pelosi: House should have Stimlus Bill Ready Soon

WASHINGTON (AP) – Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House of Representatives is ready and committed to having an economic stimulus bill ready by early January. Pelosi said Tuesday that members of the House are “working on that right now.” And she also said that a major part of the discussion is what elements are needed [...]

One Man Killed in Yuba-Sutter Wreck

One man is dead, another hurt after a truck flipped in the Yuba-Sutter area late Monday night. The CHP says the two men were not wearing seatbelts. Officers say the Yuba City driver was traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control on a curve. The truck overturned on Loma Rica Road, ejecting [...]

Oroville Shooting Puts One Man in Jail

Butte County law enforcement was in the Oroville area to investigate a neighbor dispute, when they heard gunshots late Monday night. The Sheriff’s Department says deputies took cover around Lincoln Boulevard, then launched a search for the suspect. 20 year old Jack McMullen was taken into custody after a 4 hour search and negotiations. He [...]