Judge Sides with CA Gov in Furlough Challenge

SACRAMENTO (AP) – A spokesman for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says a judge’s ruling that lets him force state workers to take unpaid days off helps avoid thousands of layoffs. Two state employee unions had challenged Schwarzenegger’s executive order, saying he did not have authority to order furloughs on his own. [...]

“Unlawful Assembly in Chico” Leaves 1 Hurt…Four Arrested

Chico Police pulled out their riot gear to break up a crowd of people that started a small bonfire late Thursday night and damaged several patrol cars. The incident happened around 6th Street and Chestnut. Police say a local officer tried to clear the street in front of two parties, but partiers threw bottles at [...]