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Young entrepreneurs across Butte County can submit business ideas and compete for prizes, including a $250 gift card and mentoring session.
Chico's Sycamore Pool closed for its first summer cleaning as city crews remove sediment and debris from the pool, which was delayed due to environmental permitting requirements.
The Weaverville Fire Department responded to a roadside vegetation fire off Martin Road on June 17, 2026, and extinguished it by 7:13 p.m. The cause of the fire appears suspicious and is under investigation.
Bars and venues across Chico are hosting watch parties for the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering a lively atmosphere for soccer fans to gather and follow the tournament.
The California Office of Data and Innovation is collecting feedback from residents on how artificial intelligence is changing their jobs, concerns about the economy, and what role the government should play moving forwa…
The Cal Fire Tehama-Glenn Unit plans a 109-acre prescribed burn along Highway 36 from Cannon Road to Oak Knoll Drive in late June. The burn is conducted annually and aims to reduce hazardous fire fuels, improve forage c…
The historic Yreka Carnegie building has been transformed into a rural business innovation center, featuring community spaces and a solar array exhibit. Gov. Gavin Newsom praised the project as a model for rural busines…
A three-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 299 near Livona Lane in the Bella Vista area of Shasta County, California, resulting in two hospitalizations.
Shasta County's new five-year strategic plan prioritizes public safety, healthcare, and infrastructure projects, but funding remains a central problem.
The Shasta Coalition of African Americans for Community Health, Education and Empowerment is hosting a community celebration in Downtown Redding to commemorate Juneteenth.
The Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) arrested Barry Hancock, 73, of Oroville, after discovering multiple illegal drugs during a traffic stop on June 15, 2026.
The Gridley Police Department has arrested a suspect in the murder of Edgar Carlos Garcia, whose body was found in an abandoned warehouse in August 2025.
Dante Terrel Murphy pleaded no contest to killing Sean Ray Allen on New Year's Day in downtown Chico. Friends and family of Allen expressed surprise but not shock at the plea.
J.J. Abraham, a Redding golfer, qualified for the U.S. Senior Open after shooting the third-lowest score in the finals at El Caballero Country Club in Los Angeles.
Several events are scheduled around the Northstate on Father's Day weekend, including a BBQ, group ride, live music, and skate jam.
Shasta County fire officials remind residents that all fireworks are illegal, including sparklers, due to safety concerns. Possession can lead to fines and jail time.
A proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires in California has sufficient public support to qualify for the November ballot, according to Secretary of State Shirley Weber.
A man on active felony parole was arrested Wednesday afternoon after leading Chico police officers on a brief foot pursuit through the Chapmantown area. A drone assisted in the search, and Hodges was taken into custody…
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt new requirements for nonprofits seeking county funding, limiting administrative costs to 18% or less.
Cal Fire conducted its final scheduled Night Aerial Firefighting Exercise of the year on June 17, 2026, at two locations in California, including Shasta County and Southern California.
A California appeals court has overturned a local judge's decision denying a woman's request for mental health diversion in connection with a fatal 2024 Chico crash that killed a man using a motorized wheelchair.
Eureka police arrested Anthony Ramirez, 22, on June 17, 2026, on three attempted murder counts and one count of shooting from a vehicle in connection with a June 1 shooting involving two vehicles near Wabash Avenue and…
The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians is nearing completion of a decade-long push for energy independence through a partnership with Open Access Technology International (OATI). The tribe is building a two-part solar and…
A McKinleyville man, Trevor Parker, 29, was arrested on June 16, 2026, after allegedly spraying a Dollar General clerk with lighter fluid during a robbery attempt. The clerk suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The City of Chico has announced a parking initiative offering up to two hours of free downtown lot parking this summer.