Boehner: Stimulus Bill Contains too much Spending

WASHINGTON (AP) – A top-ranking Republican says GOP lawmakers are worried about the level of domestic spending in the $825 billion economic stimulus bill now before the House. House Republican Leader John Boehner said Republicans are “for more than just cutting taxes.” But he also said the bill before lawmakers [...]

Man Shot to Death in Los Molinos

LOS MOLINOS, Calif. (AP) – Tehama County sheriff’s officers say a 48-year-old Los Molinos man has been shot and killed in a home-invasion robbery. Deputies say two suspects broke into Clarence Puckett’s trailer and shot him early yesterday morning. The suspects also stole several bags of marijuana.

Chico Planners Continue Work on General Plan Update

Chico Planners more than half way through their General Plan. KPAY’s Bruce Lang has an update.
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Local Farmers Turn to Irrigation in the Winter

It’s unusual for farmers to use irrigation this time of year, but that’s exactly what’s happening locally as drought conditions continue. Butte County Agricultural Commissioner Richard Price tells KPAY walnut growers near the river are using the irrigation systems.
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Price says if the dry weather and freezing weather continue for the next [...]

CA Controller Delays Tax Refunds

SACRAMENTO (AP) – Patience is the key word for those who are waiting for tax refunds. State controller John Chiang has told the Franchise Tax Board not to send him any more refund requests because they could not be issued by Feb. 1. That’s the date on which Chiang has said he would start imposing [...]

Butte County Supervisors Announce Interim C-A-O

Butte County leaders have named an interim Chief Administrative Officer. The Butte County Board of Supervisors appointed Greg Iturria to the job after current C-A-O Brian Haddix announced his resignation earlier this month. Iturria has worked for the county as Deputy Adiminstrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer.  In a statement, Supervisor Bill Connelly says Iturria’s [...]