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Stay Safe During Spring Snowmelt: Essential Water Safety Tips for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Wednesday, May 7

With the arrival of mid-spring, rivers and streams are experiencing higher and colder water flows due to snowmelt. Outdoor enthusiasts must exercise caution as these conditions can be extremely dangerous, with cold, swiftly moving water posing significant risks. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges... Read More.

Tax credit aiming to offset overtime dies in committee

Wednesday, May 7

Farm advocates and farmworkers expressed disappointment after Senate Bill 628, a proposed tax credit aimed at enhancing farm employment and aiding California farms, was rejected by the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee. The bill, authored by state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, was... Read More.

Sacramento Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $38 Million Catalytic Converter Theft Ring

Wednesday, May 7

A Sacramento man, Tou Sue Vang, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in a $38 million catalytic converter theft ring. Vang, 33, was found to be transporting and selling thousands of stolen catalytic converters across state lines, as stated... Read More.

New Inspection Protocols for Lake Oroville Aim to Combat Golden Mussels

Tuesday, May 6

On Friday, Assemblyman James Gallagher's staff attended the Oroville Recreation Advisory Committee meeting where the CA Dept. of Water Resources presented preliminary plans for combatting golden mussels at Lake Oroville. I spoke with senior officials from DWR after the ORAC meeting to emphasize the... Read More.

Chico Man Sues City for Negligence After Fire Destroys Shelter Belongings

Tuesday, May 6

A trial date has been set for a civil lawsuit against the City of Chico, filed by Kristopher Vetter, who is alleging negligence and emotional distress following a fire at the Chico Genesis Pallet Shelter that destroyed his belongings in August 2024. Vetter contends... Read More.

Shasta Lake Reaches Near Capacity for Third Consecutive Year After Wet Winter

Monday, May 5

For the third year in a row, Shasta Lake is nearly full following another wet winter. The lake’s surface level currently sits at 1,061.70 feet, just shy of its full capacity of 1,067 feet, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. That’s 96% of total... Read More.

Assembly Democrats Fail to Protect Minors from Sex Trafficking with Weak Legislation

Monday, May 5

Assembly Democrat leadership failed to protect children by not passing a straightforward felony penalty for buying 16- and 17-year-old minors for sex. Instead, they amended the bill with vague “intent” language that does little to hold predators accountable, ultimately requiring teenage victims to prove... Read More.

CHP and eBikle Safety

Monday, May 5

CHP is holding a eBike safety class. Thinking about getting an eBike or already cruising on one? Come join us for a FREE eBike Safety Class this Thursday, May 8th from 6:00–7:30pm at the CHP Truckee Office. We’re teaming up with Truckee PD and our Senior... Read More.

CAL FIRE Expands Aerial Firefighting Fleet with Second C-130H Airtanker Conversion

Monday, May 5

CAL FIRE announced that the second of our seven C-130H airtanker conversions was ready for action–adding to the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world. The fleet is positioned across California to reach the most remote areas of the state in 20 minutes or... Read More.

CDCR Apprehends Incarcerated Person Who Walked Away from Parlin Fork Conservation Camp

Monday, May 5

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) today apprehended an incarcerated person who walked away from Parlin Fork Conservation Camp #6 in Mendocino County on May 4, 2025. At approximately 11:30 a.m., CDCR’s Office of Correctional Safety Special Agents with the help of the Mendocino... Read More.

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Stay Safe During Spring Snowmelt: Essential Water Safety Tips for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Tax credit aiming to offset overtime dies in committee

Sacramento Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $38 Million Catalytic Converter Theft Ring

New Inspection Protocols for Lake Oroville Aim to Combat Golden Mussels

Chico Man Sues City for Negligence After Fire Destroys Shelter Belongings

Shasta Lake Reaches Near Capacity for Third Consecutive Year After Wet Winter

Assembly Democrats Fail to Protect Minors from Sex Trafficking with Weak Legislation

CHP and eBikle Safety

CAL FIRE Expands Aerial Firefighting Fleet with Second C-130H Airtanker Conversion

CDCR Apprehends Incarcerated Person Who Walked Away from Parlin Fork Conservation Camp

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