Obama Tackles Afghanistan and Mideast Conflict

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama is promising to find a new course in Afghanistan and to help Israel achieve a broad peace with the Arab world. Yesterday he told employees at the state department diplomacy will play a bigger role in American foreign policy. [...]

Audit: Former CA Prison Receiver Awarded No-bid Contracts

SACRAMENTO (AP) – Auditors say the office overseeing California’s prison medical system made nearly $27 million in technology purchases without competitive bidding, violating state law. The purchases were made under a former receiver and an information officer who have since been replaced. Examiners with the [...]

New Contract Agreement Reached for Chico Police

Chico Police get the best they can in contract negotiations. KPAY’s Bruce Lang has more.
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Butte County Health Officials Say Flu Could Hit in February

Health Officials say so far the flu hasn’t reared its ugly head in Butte County.  But, the Butte County Public Health Department says that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be ready. The Department reports the virus is appearing sporadically in the state, and is encouraging residents to get vaccinated against the flu. Butte County [...]

Chico Police Department Evacuated After “Suspicious” Bag Left in Lobby

A black duffle bag left in the lobby of the Chico Police Department caused the building to be evacuated Thursday afternoon. The suspicious bag was left in a corner of the lobby. Police say the local Bomb Squad was called in to evaluate the contents after officials couldn’t locate the owner. The Police and Fire [...]