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Forest Safety at Risk: Budget Cuts Lead to U.S. Forest Service Layoffs

Monday, February 24

CHICO, Calif. — Concerns are mounting over fire safety as federal budget cuts lead to significant layoffs within the U.S. Forest Service. Tanya Torst, a former employee from the Mendocino National Forest in Chico, has voiced her worries about how these reductions will impact... Read More.

Redding League of Women Voters Discusses Electoral College Reform and Popular Vote Initiative

Monday, February 24

REDDING, Calif. — The Redding Area League of Women Voters convened a community meeting on Sunday at the Redding Library to discuss the electoral college system. The meeting aimed to address myths surrounding the system and advocate for electing the President through the popular... Read More.

Yosemite Campsite Reservations Delayed Amid Staffing Cuts and Upcoming Firefall Event

Saturday, February 22

If you were hoping to lock in your summer camping spot at Yosemite, you might have to hold off a little longer. The park just announced a delay in reservations for sites at Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines, Wawona, and Hodgdon Meadow, affecting... Read More.

California Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Recognize New State Symbol

Saturday, February 22

California could soon have an unusual new state symbol—Bigfoot. Assemblyman Chris Rogers (D-Santa Rosa) recently introduced Assembly Bill 666, which, if passed, would designate Bigfoot as California’s official state cryptid. Cryptids are creatures whose existence is debated due to a lack of scientific evidence, but... Read More.

California Halts Gas Price Hike Amid Public and Lawmaker Pushback

Friday, February 21

The California Air Resources Board's decision to halt a planned increase in gas prices through an amendment to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard fee has been met with approval from some lawmakers and residents. Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Vice Chair of the Senate Energy,... Read More.

Blood Donations Urgently Needed in Northern California Following Weather Disruptions

Friday, February 21

Northern California, February 2023 — Vitalant, a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting blood donations, is appealing to eligible donors to come forward during February. This urgent call follows severe weather conditions, including frigid temperatures and snowstorms across the country, which resulted in the cancellation... Read More.

Chico Regional Airport Advances Efforts for Los Angeles Commercial Flights

Thursday, February 20

CHICO, Calif. - Efforts to establish commercial flights from Chico Regional Airport to Los Angeles are progressing, though realization of this service remains on the horizon. Airport Manager Tom Bahr has disclosed that discussions are underway with major airlines such as SkyWest, American, and United,... Read More.

Fatal Highway 99 Crash Claims Lives of Two Women in Chico

Thursday, February 20

CHICO, Calif. — A fatal collision on February 15 claimed the lives of two women, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident occurred at approximately 10:48 p.m. when a white GMC Sierra was traveling southbound on Highway 99, north of Shippee Road. The... Read More.

California Proposes Ban on Disposable Vapes to Combat Plastic Pollution

Thursday, February 20

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers have introduced a bill that could make the state the first in the U.S. to ban the sale of disposable vapes, a measure aimed at reducing plastic pollution. Announced on Wednesday, the legislation seeks to eliminate single-use electronic cigarettes,... Read More.

Caltrans Closes Butte City Bridge for Safety

Wednesday, February 19

GLENN COUNTY, Calif. — Over the weekend, Caltrans officially closed the old Butte City Bridge due to safety concerns, redirecting traffic to the newly constructed bridge where one-way traffic control is currently in effect. This measure will operate 24 hours a day until further... Read More.

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Forest Safety at Risk: Budget Cuts Lead to U.S. Forest Service Layoffs

Redding League of Women Voters Discusses Electoral College Reform and Popular Vote Initiative

Yosemite Campsite Reservations Delayed Amid Staffing Cuts and Upcoming Firefall Event

California Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Recognize New State Symbol

California Halts Gas Price Hike Amid Public and Lawmaker Pushback

Blood Donations Urgently Needed in Northern California Following Weather Disruptions

Chico Regional Airport Advances Efforts for Los Angeles Commercial Flights

Fatal Highway 99 Crash Claims Lives of Two Women in Chico

California Proposes Ban on Disposable Vapes to Combat Plastic Pollution

Caltrans Closes Butte City Bridge for Safety

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