Cross-Border Effort Leads to Capture of Mexican Fugitive in Nevada

On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Service Nevada Violent Offender Task Force, in collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), successfully apprehended Guillermo Verano-Cruz, a Mexican fugitive facing charges of aggravated sexual assault. The arrest took place on Highway 50 in Carson... Read More.

California Considers Making Bigfoot Its Official Mythical Creature

California is considering recognizing Bigfoot as its official state mythical creature through Assembly Bill 666, introduced by Assemblymember Chris Rogers. This move acknowledges Bigfoot's long-standing presence in California's folklore, especially in the northern regions like Del Norte, Humboldt, and Modoc counties, where numerous sightings... Read More.

Lake Oroville Trails Reopen After Thompson Fire Restoration Efforts

DWR and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) have reopened additional Lake Oroville State Recreation Area trails that were damaged by the July 2024 Thompson Fire. State Parks has rebuilt the Potter’s Ravine foot bridge, which will also permit public access... Read More.

Chico Man Arrested for Armed Robbery After Business Heist

A Chico man was arrested Thursday night after allegedly robbing a business at gunpoint on the 100 block of W East Ave., according to the Chico Police Department.The incident occurred on February 27, 2025, around 9:40 p.m. when officers received a report of an... Read More.

Understanding California’s Daylight Saving Time Dilemma

California still observes daylight saving time because federal law prevents states from switching to standard time year-round without amending the Uniform Time Act. ExplanationIn 2018, California voters passed Proposition 7, which gave the state legislature the power to change daylight saving time. To change daylight... Read More.

Three Arrested and Residence Red-Tagged in Shasta Lake Drug Bust

 SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — A coordinated law enforcement operation resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the red-tagging of a residence in Shasta Lake on Thursday.The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force, the AB109 team, and... Read More.

La Niña is Weakening, Scientists Say

La Niña conditions are still present in the Pacific Ocean, but experts predict a return to normal by late spring 2025. According to the latest update from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the current La Niña pattern—characterized by cooler-than-average ocean temperatures... Read More.