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Historic Return of Winter-Run Chinook Salmon to McCloud River Marks Conservation Milestone

Monday, July 21

Adult winter-run Chinook salmon have been spotted in the McCloud River for the first time in almost 100 years! On July 15, CDFW confirmed reports of adult salmon near Ash Camp and saw an adult female Chinook salmon exhibiting spawning behavior guarding her nest (also... Read More.

California Considers Grizzly Bear Reintroduction Amid Controversy

Monday, July 21

A new proposal to reintroduce more than 1,000 grizzly bears into California’s wilderness is raising serious concerns from local officials, ranchers, and residents across the state. The nonprofit Rewilding Earth submitted a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requesting a formal rule to... Read More.

Search Underway for Inmate Who Walked Away from Pelican Bay State Prison

Monday, July 21

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for an incarcerated person who walked away from the minimum-support facility at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) on Friday, July 18, 2025. At approximately 11:50 p.m. officials were alerted that incarcerated person Jamie R. Watson... Read More.

Armed Carjacking in California Leads to Multiple Arrests and Firearm Seizures

Friday, July 18

On June 19, 2025, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an armed carjacking involving a U-Haul truck in Berry Creek, California. The victim reported being stopped by multiple suspects impersonating law enforcement officers. The suspects brandished firearms, forcibly removed the victim... Read More.

California Parole Agent Joshua Byrd Tragically Killed in the Line of Duty

Friday, July 18

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is deeply saddened by the death of Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, killed in the line of duty. On July 17 at approximately 12:50 p.m., Agent Byrd was shot inside an Oakland parole office. He was immediately transported to a... Read More.

Shasta County Green Fire Update

Thursday, July 17

AS OF JULY 17, 2025, at 10:45 A.M. — SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — National Firefighters continue their battle with the Green Fire in Shasta County that has burned 16,509 acres. The blaze, ignited by lightning, is currently 16% contained. According to the Shasta Trinity National Forest and... Read More.

PG&E Warns Customers About Rising Utility Scams and How to Stay Safe

Thursday, July 17

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. reports that utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2025, with PG&E customers reporting over $190,000 in losses to scammers. To stop this trend, PG&E is committed to helping customers recognize the signs of a scam and... Read More.

California Insurance Commissioner Takes Action Against Unauthorized Health Insurance Scheme

Thursday, July 17

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a Cease and Desist Order against Innovative Partners, LP for operating as an unauthorized insurance entity in the state. This action follows allegations that the company was selling misleading health insurance coverage. The California Department of Insurance has... Read More.

Senator Dahle Rejects AB 942 Over Concerns About Fairness to Solar Customers

Wednesday, July 16

California State Senator Megan Dahle on Tuesday voted against Assembly Bill 942 (AB 942) in the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee after hearing and receiving significant feedback from her constituents. "This bill was proposed as a remedy for a cost shift – where rooftop... Read More.

Satellite Map Highlights Alarming Spread of Wildfires Across the Western US

Wednesday, July 16

This satellite-based map reveals the alarming spread of active wildfires across the western United States, stretching from California to New Mexico and beyond. Driven by a dangerous combination of: Record-breaking heat Severe drought Extremely dry vegetation These fires are escalating rapidly, threatening millions of acres of... Read More.

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Historic Return of Winter-Run Chinook Salmon to McCloud River Marks Conservation Milestone

California Considers Grizzly Bear Reintroduction Amid Controversy

Search Underway for Inmate Who Walked Away from Pelican Bay State Prison

Armed Carjacking in California Leads to Multiple Arrests and Firearm Seizures

California Parole Agent Joshua Byrd Tragically Killed in the Line of Duty

Shasta County Green Fire Update

PG&E Warns Customers About Rising Utility Scams and How to Stay Safe

California Insurance Commissioner Takes Action Against Unauthorized Health Insurance Scheme

Senator Dahle Rejects AB 942 Over Concerns About Fairness to Solar Customers

Satellite Map Highlights Alarming Spread of Wildfires Across the Western US

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