Butte County crisis negotiators bring person in distress to safety near Lookout Point
The Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) Dispatch Center helped de-escalate
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Tuesday, October 13
Quick reads — Alarm system prevents apparent arson at historic Oroville home
Short headlines and local updates from across the North State and California.
Chico State program will pay aspiring teachers $42,000 a year to train in rural elementary schools
Chico State launched ROOTS, a three-year program paying $42,000 annually to attract teachers to rural North State schools, funded by an $8 million federal grant.
Paradise among communities at risk for wildfire power shutoffs, PG&E says
Parts of Butte, Shasta, Tehama and Plumas counties could face safety shutoffs due to gusty winds and dry conditions, according to the utility.
Quick reads — Chico Unified board to discuss return of police at district high schools
Short headlines and local updates from across the North State and California.
Paradise mayor explains possible shutoff despite underground power lines
Paradise Mayor Steven Crowder is asking PG&E for answers about a possible power shutoffs this week, saying the town had been told underground power lines would
Oroville man arrested on arson charges after vehicle fire at apartment complex
A vehicle fire that broke out in an apartment complex parking lot in Oroville early Thursday morning, Oct. 1, has led to an arson-related arrest, according…
No Kings voter information fair planned in Chico ahead of November election
With early voting underway, local organizers in Chico are inviting residents to a nonpartisan day of action focused on voter registration, ballot…
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A working alarm system and a quick response by Oroville first responders helped prevent a fire from destroying the city’s historic Lott Home early Friday…
Monday, October 12
Shelter in place order near Willow Bend Drive in Chico
A large container of chlorine and muriatic acid spilled in a Chico backyard pool area triggered a shelter-in-place order that was lifted after officials determined minimal risk.
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