Scores of schools closed because of Swine Flu Concerns

UNDATED (AP) – Scores of schools have been closed around the country as precautions against the spread of swine flu. With confirmed cases in at least 10 states, some schools are closed from California to Michigan to New York. U.S. officials say more may need to close, which may trigger a chain reaction as parents [...]

CA Swine Flu Cases up to 14

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. (AP) – California health officials are urging the public to take extra precautions against swine flu, hoping to stem an outbreak that so far has resulted in 14 confirmed cases – mostly mild – in this state. The state Department of Public Health’s Dr. Gil Chavez says authorities also are investigating another [...]

Oroville Man is a Suspect in Yuba City Death

Police say an Oroville fugitive captured this week may be tied to a Yuba City homicide. The Oroville CHP captured Dewayne Carter on Sunday after he dove into the Sacramento River to avoid arrest. Carter was also in possession of a stolen vehicle. Shawna Pavey with Yuba City Police says officers were contacted by the [...]

Two Northstate Cities Ranking High for Unemployment

REDDING, Calif. (AP) – Northern California’s Yuba City and Redding had two of the highest unemployment rates in the country in March. Yuba City’s unemployment rate reached 19.5 percent. The Redding metropolitan area had a 16.8 percent rate. Six other California communities were also on the U-S Labor Department’s list of the 10 highest unemployment [...]

Three Men Rescued in Shasta County

Three Cottonwood men and a dog hitching a ride on a helicopter, after getting lost in Shasta County. The group was rescued by a CHP helicopter Wednesday. The men were reportedly suffering from mild hypothermia. Authorities say the trio was on a camping trip, but got stranded near Beegum Creek.

Chico Police Issue Dozens of Citations During Cell Phone Crackdown

Chico Police citing more than 40 drivers in one day for talking on their cell phones. Police say they issued 44 citations Wednesday for drivers violating the state’s hands-free cell phone law. Police say the enforcement campaign was a success…and similar crackdowns will be held in the future.

Obama: Schools with infections may have to close

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama says school authorities with confirmed cases of swine flu should consider closing. The president said Wednesday morning that Americans “should know” the government is doing all that it can to contain the emerging health menace. Giving a flu update at an event welcoming Sen. Arlen Specter to the Democratic [...]

Gridley’s Sewer Plant to Benefit from Federal Stimulus

The city of Gridley gets Federal Stimulus money to help with its sewer plant. Gridley gets 5 million dollars through the Department of Agriculture to replace two sewer main lines and help the plant meet state standards. City Finance Director Brad Wilkey says work on this project should begin this summer and be completed in [...]

CA Assembly Bill Addresses Inmate Gender Identity

SACRAMENTO (AP) – The state Assembly will consider a bill as soon as this week that would require prison officials to take inmates’ gender identity into account in housing decisions. The bill by Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, a San Francisco Democrat, is supported by gay rights groups. They cite studies showing that homosexual, bisexual or transgender [...]

Butte County Water Officials Urge Conservation

The ongoing dry weather has Butte County officials telling residents to conserve. Paul Gosselin with Butte County’s Water and Resource Conservation Department says the drought is real. Gosselin says Butte County officials are trying to identify those areas where the groundwater has dropped, which will affect wells. He says the county was several months ahead [...]