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Local restaurants Nobby's and The Cheese Steak Shop are hosting fundraisers to support the families of two victims who lost their lives in a shooting at the Butte County Library on June 22, 2026.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced $123 million in fishery disaster funding for California, Oregon, and Alaska to help mitigate losses from poor salmon returns.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution to encourage the implementation of artificial intelligence into county processes, with mixed public feedback.
An 87-year-old Oregon man died after a medical emergency while swimming on Shasta Lake on Monday afternoon. Deputies with the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and provided lifesaving efforts until p…
An 18-year-old suspect, Bradley Scott Sayer, was taken into custody after a shooting at the Butte County Library in Chico that left two people dead and a juvenile girl injured. Police believe Sayer was influenced by the…
A 32-year-old homeless man from Gridley has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man whose body was found inside an abandoned warehouse in August 2025.
Cal Fire/Butte County Fire Department plans two prescribed burns in Butte County to reduce wildfire risk, scheduled for June 24-25.
A fatal shooting occurred at the Butte County Library's Sherman Avenue branch in Chico, California, on June 22, 2026. Two adults were killed, and a child was injured. The suspect, Bradley Scott Sayer, 18, of Chico, was…
The Shasta County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 35-year-old hiker, Gerrad Esnault, who was last seen near Swasey trails on June 21. Authorities believe he may be in the Swasey Recreation Area west of Redding.
A newly completed mural at the Best Western Plus Hilltop Inn in Redding honors local hotelier Steve 'Herb' Gaines, featuring North State landmarks and a scavenger hunt-style experience.
Evacuation warnings have been lifted after firefighters stopped the forward progress of two vegetation fires collectively known as the Willow Fire near Montague in Siskiyou County.
A two-vehicle major injury crash occurred on US-101 near Salmon Harbor Road in Smith River, California, on Monday afternoon. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
Police confirmed one suspect is in custody after a report of an active shooter at the Butte County Library on Sherman Avenue in Chico, California.
The Yurok Marine Department and UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory deployed a real-time ocean monitoring buoy near the Klamath River mouth, collecting data on waves, wind, water temperature, and barometric pressure.
The city of Willows is moving ahead with a temporary public safety plan as its contract with the Glenn County Sheriff's Office nears its end. The council will consider contracts with an armed private security company an…
James Gallagher, a former state assembly member, will represent Shasta County in the final months of his term as part of congressional District 1.
The Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) will provide free shuttle service for the upcoming Freedom Festival on July 4 in Redding, with 20-minute service windows.
A Chico man, Albert 'Burto' Ross Low, 32, is facing multiple felony charges after an investigation into the sexual assault of a runaway juvenile led to evidence of alleged rape and child sexual abuse material.
The California Department of Water Resources is reducing water levels at Thermalito Afterbay to support the endangered Western Snowy Plover, a threatened shorebird native to Northern California.
Butte County Public Works announced the start of a road improvement project aimed at making it safer for students in South Oroville to travel to and from school. The project, which began June 29, 2026, will improve road…
A 40-acre fire is burning near the community of Klamath River in Siskiyou County, California, with firefighters making progress on containment.
Ryan Warren, a 27-year-old man from Weaverville, California, received the Carnegie Medal for his heroism during a house fire on October 9, 2025. He risked his life to save his grandfather, Jeffrey Hickey.
Chico officials say efforts to bring commercial flights back to the regional airport are gaining momentum after years of inactivity.
Russ Wenham, a planning commissioner and engineer, has announced his candidacy for Redding City Council, citing need for focused leadership and experience.
Two people were arrested on June 16 in connection with a 2025 vehicle fire that investigators say was intentionally set, according to Cal Fire.