White House, Congress Near Deal on Auto Bailout

WASHINGTON (AP) – Congressional Democrats and the White House are close enough to a deal on a bailout plan for the U.S. car industry that lawmakers could vote as early as today. That could mean an influx of money would be just days away for General Motors and Chrysler. Ford, which has said it has [...]

Oroville CHP Officer Called a Hero by Governor

An Oroville CHP Officer is recognized by the Governor for his heroics during the Highway 149 falsework bridge collapse. Officer Michael Ticknor received the Medal of Valor this week for rescuing two victims trapped under debris. Governor Schwarzenegger called Ticknor a hero, and announced his name would be put on the Capitol Christmas tree.  Redding [...]

CSU Teaching Assistants Cancel Strike

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) – Teaching assistants at the California State University system are calling off a planned strike over a contract dispute with university administrators. Officials with UAW Local 4123, which represents more than 6,000 academic student employees, say they decided late Tuesday not to go ahead with the strike after California Senate President [...]

Police Arrest Willows Man in Sexual Battery Investigation

A Willows man has been arrested for sexual battery. The Willows Police Department says 30 year old Parvinder Gir was taken into custody Tuesday following an investigation last week. The case apparently involved a 19 year old victim at the Holi Market. Police say they’re also seeking a complaint against Gir for indecent exposure. Investigators [...]

Berry Creek Man Killed in Tuesday Collision

A 70 year old Berry Creek man has died after being hit by an S-U-V in a construction zone. The CHP says the man was riding a motorcycle on Oro-Quincy Highway Tuesday afternoon and stopped for a flagger. Officers say a 61 year old Berry Creek woman didn’t see the rider stopped ahead…and hit her [...]