(Butte County, CA) — Crews are gaining control over a vegetation fire in Butte County, which led to reduced evacuation orders. Initially prompting evacuations, the Ranch Fire near Concow has burned 10 acres and is 50-percent contained as of Thursday evening.The evacuation order for Concow Zone 511 has been downgraded to a warning, now allowing…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) __ More on the story we ran the other day…where dozens of cars are damaged in Yuba City…when a man took a car key to their paint jobs.A lot of the work is caught on camera…and with that…an ID of the suspect. Officials tell reporters…it’s 23-year-old, Pouriya Sahand. Investigators know he has family…
(Oroville, CA) – The Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force reports 3.5 ounces of powder fentanyl seized in Oroville.The seizure began with a traffic stop on HWY 70 at Central House Road. The driver, 53-year-old Brian Kessler is currently on probation for drug sales. A consent search lead to the discovery of the powdered fentanyl, as…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – With cooler weather and Friday just a day away, what better time for a game of golf, and especially if it’s to raise money for the VFW! The Armed Forces Day Golf Tournamenttakes place tomorrow at the Plumas Lake Golf Course. It’s all part of an effort to raise money for Roy…
(Wheatland, CA) – Wheatland is gearing up to celebrate its 150th birthday this Saturday, which begins with the 100th Wheatland Pet Parade, followed by the 150th birthday party, starting at noon at the Front Street Park gazebo. There will be a Proclamation Ceremony, cake cutting and “eats from the American Legion.”Local DJ Billie Croucher, John…
(Butte County, CA) — The Butte County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation warning for Concow as firefighters battle the Ranch Fire. It was initially an evacuation order but, it was reduced to a warning Wednesday night. The warning affects Concow Zone 511, with limited access to residents only.The fire has burned 25 acres near…
(Sacramento, CA) — Temperatures are rising in the Golden State, and CAL Fire is making sure Californians are prepared for wildfires. Creating defensible space around your home should also be top of mind if you live in hill country. Officials say it’s the first line of defense for your home against wildfires.You can also protect…
(Sacramento, CA) — As the weather warms up in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys, local agencies are getting ready to deal with mosquitoes and the spread of West Nile Virus. It’s important to keep the mosquito population under control to lessen the threat of West Nile Virus.The virus is in our bird population. The…
(Sacramento, CA) — The state of California is developing a new plan to protect black bears and reduce conflicts with people. The plan includes data from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wildlife Incident Reporting System, which began in 2017. The data shows a significant increase in conflicts between humans and black bears in…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department reports that late Monday night at approximately 11:00, officers on foot patrol walking Forbes avenue near Cooper, spotted Sarah Ramirez and Randall Jiminez, both individuals had outstanding felony warrants.The two immediately ran into and barricaded themselves inside a residence. After an approximately three hour standoff, both were…
