Blog Log
BARBARA ARRIGONI - Staff Writer @ July 5, 2010 # Comments Off
Here are snippets from some of our blogs last week. The blogs, and others, can be seen in their entirety at www.
Joy brought to disabled woman
BARBARA ARRIGONI - Staff Writer @ July 5, 2010 # Comments Off
CHICO — Freedom for Brenda Pickern is being able to walk and live in her own home. Last year, on the day after the Fourth of July, she’d pretty much given up on life, she said.
County Water Commission meets
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OROVILLE — The Butte County Water Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 25 County Center Drive.
Small wildland blazes keep firefighters busy
BARBARA ARRIGONI - Staff Writer @ July 5, 2010 # Comments Off
OROVILLE — A series of small wildland blazes Sunday kept firefighters jumping and reminded everybody that fire season has arrived.
Orland fire burns 2 homes on same property
BARBARA ARRIGONI - Staff Writer @ July 5, 2010 # Comments Off
ORLAND — A fire that initially broke out in a two-story “guest house” at 6399 County Road 21, destroyed that building and severely damaged another home on the same property.
Outdoor cafes, Hwy. 32 on tap for council
BARBARA ARRIGONI - Staff Writer @ July 5, 2010 # Comments Off
CHICO — The Chico City Council will formally adopt the 2010-11 city budget Tuesday night, while also considering city code changes that will provide for sidewalk dining downtown.
Flair for the Fourth: Independence day sparkles as Chicoans show their pride and patriotism
BARBARA ARRIGONI - Staff Writer @ July 5, 2010 # Comments Off
CHICO — With elected officials speaking, patriotic music playing, flags and bunting fluttering in a light breeze, and even a pie-eating contest, 45th Let Freedom Ring celebration offered up its annual Fourth of July slice of Americana Sunday.
Roadwork Roundup
BARBARA ARRIGONI - Staff Writer @ July 3, 2010 # Comments Off
Here are some current north state road projects and closures for other reasons. New items are marked with bullets.
Oroville market target of armed robbery
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OROVILLE — An Oroville market clerk was robbed at gunpoint late Friday night, with the suspect still being sought by law enforcement officials Saturday.
Oroville men arrested in assault at Gold Country Casino
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OROVILLE — Two Oroville men were arrested Saturday after allegedly assaulting a man at Gold Country Casino.