Cold Water Can Be Dangerous

Cold Water Can Be Dangerous Warm air doesn’t always mean warm water in lakes, streams or oceans, and even water temperature that may not sound very cold can be deadly. Plunging into cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren’t prepared for what... Read More.

California Farmworkers Earn Less Under Overtime Law Study Finds

In 2023, University of California, Berkeley, assistant professor Alexandra Hill published research showing California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law had not achieved its goal of increasing earnings for farmworkers.On the contrary, she found, Assembly Bill 1066 caused workers to lose hours and pay as farmers... Read More.

Wildfire Preparedness Tips for Animal Owners in California

Spring and Summer increase the chance of  Wild Fires. Here is what California Animal Response Emergency Support (CARES) advised of what to do in case of an emergency. An evacuation warning is when those with large animals or who need more time to evacuate... Read More.

Bipartisan Effort to Protect Giant Sequoias with Save Our Sequoias Act

Representative Vince Fong (CA-20) was joined by Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) and 26 additional bipartisan members in re-introducing the Save Our Sequoias (SOS) Act. This bill will enhance interagency coordination, accelerate forest restoration efforts, and provide important resources to land managers... Read More.

Oroville Police Arrest Suspect in Machete Assault on Woman and Dog

On April 3, 2025, at approximately 11:50 AM, an outside agency requested assistance from the Oroville Police Department regarding a distraught female located on the Highway 70 bridge near Montgomery Street. While officers were en route, the Oroville Police Department Dispatch Center received additional information indicating the female... Read More.