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US Mint Ends Penny Production as Costs Rise and Usage Declines

Wednesday, November 12

The U.S. Mint has officially ended production of the penny, a decision driven by rising costs and the coin’s diminishing role in today’s economy. The final pennies were produced at the Philadelphia Mint, where the 1-cent coin has been made since 1793, following the... Read More.

Worsening Flight Cancellations and Delays Expected Amid FAA Restrictions and Staffing Shortages

Tuesday, November 11

Air travelers should brace for worsening flight cancellations and delays this week despite a potential end to the government shutdown, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforces deeper flight restrictions at 40 major U.S. airports. On Monday, airlines canceled over 2,300 flights, with more... Read More.

Fernando Palomares Convicted of 2021 Murder of Alicia Flores in Butte County

Tuesday, November 11

Fernando Palomares has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of 21-year-old Alicia Flores outside the Centerfolds strip club in Butte County. After a three-week trial, a Butte County Superior Court jury convicted Palomares, 33, of murder with the use... Read More.

CalFire Contract County Defined

Monday, November 10

What’s a “Contract County”? California’s fire protection system is unique. While CAL FIRE directly operates 21 Units statewide, six counties run a little differently: Marin, Kern, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange. In these counties, the county’s fire department provides day-to-day fire protection and prevention... Read More.

Prescribed Fire Operations will continue Across Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Monday, November 10

Firefighters across the Shasta-Trinity National Forest will continue with prescribed fire operations today Monday, November 10th, 2025. We estimate this work to continue through Friday, November 14th, 2025, as weather conditions allow and pending all required approvals. We use prescribed fires to help reduce... Read More.

California Highway Patrol Leads Major Bust of Organized Retail Theft Targeting Home Depot

Monday, November 10

The California Highway Patrol Valley Division Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) recently led a major investigation into a sophisticated fraud and theft operation targeting The Home Depot. The primary suspect has been linked to hundreds of incidents across California, resulting in more than $900,000... Read More.

California Initiative Seeks to Restore Independent Redistricting Commission for 2028 Elections

Friday, November 7

A citizens’ initiative was filed with the California Attorney General to reinstate the California Citizens Redistricting Commission’s Congressional Districts in 2028. The “Fair, Independent, and Nonpartisan Redistricting Act” will appear on the November 2026 ballot if enough signatures are gathered. “Under our constitutional amendment, the... Read More.

Shasta County Backs Proposal to Split California into Two States Amid Representation Concerns

Friday, November 7

District 3 Republican Assemblyman James Gallagher visited Shasta County to promote his plan to divide California into two separate states, following the recent passage of Proposition 50. This proposal aims to separate coastal counties from inland counties, addressing concerns about representation. Gallagher expressed that many... Read More.

CHP Halloween Weekend Stats

Thursday, November 6

The California Highway Patrol, statewide, held a maximum enforcement for Halloween Weekend. The 12 hour campaign was from 6pm on Halloween to 6am on November 1st. 503 DUI Arrest 1943 Citations for Speeding with 96 of those that were clocked at over 100MPH. 6 fatal crashes

Route 36 Grizzly Slide Update One Way Traffic and Road Maintenance Near Grizzly Creek

Thursday, November 6

ROUTE 36 GRIZZLY SLIDE RESPONSE UPDATE: The slide area east of Swimmer’s Delight near Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park remains under one-way traffic control, with 10-minute delays. The roadway surface has so far taken a cosmetic beating from ongoing slide activity and weather conditions,... Read More.

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US Mint Ends Penny Production as Costs Rise and Usage Declines

Worsening Flight Cancellations and Delays Expected Amid FAA Restrictions and Staffing Shortages

Fernando Palomares Convicted of 2021 Murder of Alicia Flores in Butte County

CalFire Contract County Defined

Prescribed Fire Operations will continue Across Shasta-Trinity National Forest

California Highway Patrol Leads Major Bust of Organized Retail Theft Targeting Home Depot

California Initiative Seeks to Restore Independent Redistricting Commission for 2028 Elections

Shasta County Backs Proposal to Split California into Two States Amid Representation Concerns

CHP Halloween Weekend Stats

Route 36 Grizzly Slide Update One Way Traffic and Road Maintenance Near Grizzly Creek

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