Senator Boxer Offers Snapshot of Economic Downturn Impact on the Northstate

A California senator reaching out to each county in the state to see what effect the economic downturn is having on local communities. Senator Barbara Boxer calls the report a “reality check” on the economy…it outlines some of the fiscal troubles for northstate counties. Boxer’s report says Glenn County is facing a cash flow problem [...]

Gov’s Lawyer asks Panel to Subpoena Obama Staff

CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s lawyer wants the legislative panel considering impeachment to subpoena more than a dozen witnesses — including President-elect Barack Obama’s incoming chief of staff. The head of the state House committee says she’s gotten the request to subpoena Congressman Rahm Emanuel and more than [...]

Retailers Slash Prices to Entice Post-Holiday Shoppers

UNDATED (AP) – One more chance for retailers to salvage something from a losing holiday selling season — day after Christmas shopping. Retailers are still trying to entice consumers with big markdowns, extended hours and other perks. Sears stores are opening several hours early and [...]

Man Arrested for Battery on a Police Officer in Willows

Willows police say a man taken into custody for being drunk in public allegedly assaulted an officer. The incident happened around 2 AM Christmas on Tehama Street. Police say Samuel Mokler was being placed into a patrol car, when he allegedly assaulted an officer and ran thru a parking lot. Mokler was taken [...]

Fatal Crash on Christmas Night Near Marysville

Three vehicles were involved in a fatal crash near Marysville Christmas night. The CHP says the driver of a Geo Prizm crossed into on-coming traffic on Highway 70 and sideswiped a van. The car then spun and collided head-on with another vehicle. The CHP says the driver of the Prizm was ejected and suffered [...]

Quake Rattles NorCal

An earthquake rattling Northern California early this morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a quake was reported just before 4:30 AM in the Quincy area. The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 4.5.