Treasury Ready to Prevent Collapse of Automakers

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Treasury Department says it is ready to prevent the collapse of nation’s three largest auto companies given that rescue efforts in Congress failed. Treasury spokeswoman Brookly McLaughlin says: “Because Congress failed to act, we will stand ready to prevent an imminent failure until Congress reconvenes and acts to address the long-term [...]

Butte Health Officials Urge Residents to Be Ready for Cold Snap

Butte County health officials are urging residents to prepare for colder weather over the next week. The National Weather Service has issued an advisory calling for “COLDER AND UNSETTLED WEATHER” conditions starting today, with snow levels expected to drop to the 1,000 foot elevation this weekend. The local health department says with temperatures predicted to [...]

Oroville Business Robbed Thursday

A gunpoint robbery at an Oroville business Thursday morning. The crime happened at Beaver’s Market on Lincoln Boulevard. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office says a young man with a bandana covering his face demanded cash from the victim. Authorities believe a second suspect was waiting outside. Deputies searched the area for the pair, but the [...]

Butte Air Quality Board Votes No on Mandatory No Burn Days for Residential Burning

Butte County air quality officials deciding to keep it voluntary for now. The local air quality governing board voted Thursday against mandatory no burn days for woodstoves and fireplaces on days with poor air quality. Butte County health officer Doctor Mark Lundberg spoke to the board about the dangers of breathing woodsmoke pollution. He said [...]

Man Arrested after Chico Chase

Chico police arrest a man for felony evasion following a chase involving a car and bicycle. Police say 26 year old Daniel Hensley allegedly fled from an officer in a car around the Esplanade late Thursday night. The vehicle was abandoned in a cul-de-sac and the driver reportedly fled on foot. Officers searched the area [...]

Chico Police Investigate Attempted Rape

A 65 year old Chico woman was the victim of an attempted rape inside the bathroom of a local business. Chico Police say the victim was followed into the restroom on Broadway by a Hispanic man, who threw her to the floor and tried to sexually assault her. The attack Thursday night was interrupted by [...]

ACLU Challenges Redding Drug Testing Policy

REDDING, Calif. (AP) – The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit challenging a Northern California school district’s drug testing policy. The A-C-L-U contends the Shasta Union High School District’s policy violates the state Constitution. The policy requires students involved in athletics, choir, band, drama and other extracurricular activities to take drug tests.