State Assembly Reconsidering Bill That Could Lead to Release of Convicted Felons
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State Assembly Reconsidering Bill That Could Lead to Release of Convicted Felons

(Sacramento, CA) — The state legislature is once again considering a bill that would allow some convicted felons serving life in prison without parole to petition for early release. After almost a year, the bill was removed from the state assembly’s inactive file on Monday.If passed, convicted felons could have their prison sentences reduced if…

Parolee Captured After Brief Chase in Yuba City
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Parolee Captured After Brief Chase in Yuba City

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department reports the capture of Hector Gomez, wanted for parole violation, after officers responded to a possible sighting in the 1000 block of Adeline Street.According to a YCPD release, Gomez was spotted running into a backyard. A perimeter was set up, however, Gomez was not located. Then, a…

Butte County Woman Mauled to Death by Dog
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Butte County Woman Mauled to Death by Dog

(Butte County, CA) – The Butte County Sheriff’s office reports they’re investigating a dog mauling death.Deputies responded at around 2:00 in the morning, last Thursday, to a report by a resident of Feather Falls of a dead woman on Blackhawk Trail. The woman was later identified as 56-year-old Davina Corbin of Feather Falls.Based on the…

Uncertain Future for Sacramento Homeless Camp as Lease Ends
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Uncertain Future for Sacramento Homeless Camp as Lease Ends

(Sacramento, CA) — The future of Camp Resolution, a self-governing homeless encampment in North Sacramento, is uncertain after its lease ended Saturday. Safe Ground Sacramento, the group managing the camp, ended its lease with the city, citing barriers like lack of water, electricity, and insurance.A legal effort by the Sacramento Homeless Union to keep the…

Chico Man Pleads No Contest to Shooting Yuba City Man
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Chico Man Pleads No Contest to Shooting Yuba City Man

(Butte County, CA) – In Butte County Court yesterday, 21-year-old Jaden Hollowell of Chico pled no contest to attempted 1st degree murder, for shooting a Yuba City man in the face. The incident occurred last September and left the victim paralyzed.The D.A. tells The Enterprise-Record that Hollowell and a 16-year-old accomplice lured the 25-year-old Yuba City…

Accused Park Fire Looter Enters Plea
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Accused Park Fire Looter Enters Plea

(Butte County, CA) – 44-year-old Josh Emerson of Cohasset pled not guilty in Butte County Court yesterday, to looting a vehicle and tools from a neighbor’s shop building, while the community was under mandatory evacuation orders, due to the Park Fire. Emerson’s co-defendant, 41-year-old Rose Sutton’s next court appearance is scheduled for October 4th. Then,…

Park Fire Grows, Sits At 34-Percent Containment
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Park Fire Grows, Sits At 34-Percent Containment

(Butte County, CA) — The Park Fire, burning across more than 427-thousand-acres in Lassen National Forest, remains 34-percent contained as of late Thursday. The blaze, which has been exacerbated by hot and dry conditions, is spreading northeast.Forecasters predict cooler temperatures and higher humidity in the coming days, which could aid firefighting efforts.The Park Fire is…

14 Arrested in Yuba County Pedophile Sting Operation
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14 Arrested in Yuba County Pedophile Sting Operation

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – A multi-agency, Yuba County based pedophile sting operation has resulted in the arrests of 14 alleged sex offenders. That includes Timothy Bond, Roberto Orocio and Joshua Norberg of Yuba City, along with Steven Cherms and Kevin Gipson of Oroville.A Yuba City Police detective tells The Appeal-Democrat that over the course of three…