Obama Takes Office

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WASHINGTON AP – Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasped the reins of power as America’s first black president on Tuesday, saying the nation must choose “hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord” to overcome the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
In frigid temperatures, an exuberant crowd of more than a [...]

Crowds Jamming into D.C. for Inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) – Downtown Washington D.C. is usually humming on a weekday morning — but not like this. Out-of-towners and area residents alike have overwhelmed mass transit and filled city streets to witness the swearing-in of President-elect Barack Obama. Energized by the historic moment, thousands [...]

Glenn Seeking Comments about Local Dump

Glenn County wants your opinion on what to do about its dumpsite. KPAY’s Bruce Lang has more.
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General Mills and Kroger Pull Peanut Butter Items

MILWAUKEE (AP) – More food companies and retailers are pulling items with peanut butter amid a salmonella outbreak that has killed at least six people and sickened more than 470 others in 43 states. General Mills and grocers Kroger and Meijer are the latest additions to the list. [...]

Tehama County Man Seeks Recall of Local Judge

A Tehama County man wants to recall a Superior Court judge over the issue of residency for a state Assemblyman. Don Bird says Superior Court judge Edward King should be removed from office because Bird claims the judge refuses to hear the case against newly elected Assemblyman Jim Nielsen. Bird says the Assemblyman has notlived [...]

Oroville Fire Burns Shed, Kills Chickens

An Oroville blaze destroyed a shed and killed a number of chickens. That fire was reported around 1 PM Monday on Ithaca Street. No word yet on the cause of the blaze. Firefighters reportedly had trouble reaching the location of the shed fire with their equipment.

Two Juveniles Hurt in Ridge Accident

The CHP is investigating a Paradise accident Monday involving a police volunteer’s vehicle. That collision temporarily pinned two juveniles between two cars on Neal Road. The Police Department says a VIPS unit parked behind a stranded motorist, while several people prepared to push it off the roadway. For unknown reasons, the VIPS car [...]