Water Main Break in Chico Leads to Drinking Water Advisory

Crews have repaired a water main break in the Lassen and Burnap Avenue area of Chico. Mike Pembroke with the California Water Service Company says the water is fine for bathing or laundry, but residents should boil it for drinking.  He’s having the water tested, and hopes to have everything resolved in about a day.
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New Jobless Claims Jump More than Expected

WASHINGTON (AP) – The government says new claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week as layoffs spread throughout the economy. The Labor Department says initial requests for jobless benefits rose to a seasonally adjusted 586,000 in the week ending Dec. 20, from an upwardly revised figure of [...]

Some Residents Concerned about PG & E Plan for Cloud Seeding

Some residents are questioning the methods of seeding clouds in the northstate.  Here’s KPAY’s Bruce Lang. 
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Butte College Helps Students in Need

Butte College is looking to feed needy students year round. The college says because of the down economy, some students are struggling to make it, so it started the “Food For Thought” program.  Butte College Spokesperson Lisa Delaby says the program was a success.
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CA Leaders Still Working on Budget Compromise

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Democratic leaders say they’re inching toward a compromise with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on a midyear fix for California’s exploding budget deficit. Both sides will take a two-day break for Christmas and resume talks Friday. The goal is to have an agreement by the end of [...]

Live Oak Teen Injured in Shooting

A Live Oak teenager was injured in a drive-by shooting Tuesday afternoon. The victim was a 16 year old boy. The shooting happened near Elm and Larkin. Authorities say the victim was standing with several other teenagers when a vehicle reportedly stopped and a man fired several shots at the group. Authorities [...]