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Cops arrest ‘high-level’ drug dealer in Oroville

BUD BOLT @ March 11, 2010 # Comments Off

OROVILLE — The Butte County Interagency Task Force arrested what agents described as a high-level drug dealer and a female associate, and confiscated $43,807 in cash, 90 grams of suspected crack cocaine and about three-quarters of a pound of

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Resource center serves Southside Oroville

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OROVILLE — A resource center that formed more than a year ago to serve Southside residents is adding programs and networking with agencies and organizations that have programs to benefit south Oroville.

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What’s Happening in Oroville

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Arbor Day observances The community is invited to the celebration at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, March 11, at Plumas Avenue School, 440 Plumas Ave.

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Oroville of Long Ago

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Oroville Mercury-Register July 15, 1960 Mrs. Rose D. Ruff Dies At Age Of 91 Mrs. Rose D. Ruff, community leader, died today at 7 a.

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Oroville Calendar

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FRIDAY Events Thermalito Grange Friday Night Certified Farmers Market: 3-6 p.m. at Thermalito Grange, 479 Plumas Ave.

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Chico explores Google opportunity

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CHICO — In simple terms and drawn-out techy explanations, Chico said Wednesday it badly wants Google’s high-speed broadband service.

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Tree City USA celebration planned today in Oroville

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OROVILLE — Oroville residents are invited to join the city in a reception today celebrating its being named Tree City USA for the 30th consecutive year.

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Thousands rally at Chico State, call for lawmakers to invest in education

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CHICO — Chico State University students Wednesday added their voices to a chorus to keep higher education a priority.

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Butte County’s jobless figure hits record high for January

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January unemployment figures for California counties released Wednesday show a broadening economic slump in the north state.

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Decision delayed in trying six teenage homicide suspects as juveniles or adults

BARBARA ARRIGONI - Staff Writer @ March 11, 2010 # Comments Off

OROVILLE — A Butte County judge Wednesday postponed until April a hearing to determine whether six boys will be tried in juvenile court or as adults in connection with a home-invasion robbery and homicide committed last month.

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