Alert for Hunters and Bird Handlers Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

The Butte County Department of Public Health (BCPH) has received notification from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) of a bird flu (H5N1) infection in a commercial upland game bird farm in Butte County. Upland game birds are non-waterfowl birds that live in... Read More.

Californians Brace for Financial Strain as New Taxes Loom in 2025

Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones has expressed concerns about potential tax increases and higher costs that Californians might face in 2025 due to policies from Democratic lawmakers. He emphasized that these increases could significantly impact workers, families, and small businesses. Jones criticized the... Read More.

California Enforces New Insurance Mandate for Wildfire-Prone Areas

California has announced a new state regulation that requires insurance companies to provide coverage in high-risk wildfire areas. This move aims to address the growing concern of homeowners in these areas struggling to find insurance.KEY PROVISIONS OF THE NEW RULE Insurance companies must offer... Read More.