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Bank suspends quarterly dividends

David Benda @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off

Citing tough economic times, Community Valley Bancorp, parent of Butte Community Bank, has temporarily suspended its quarterly dividend, the Chico-based company announced today.

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Redding City Council meeting canceled

Redding Stories @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off

The City of Redding office of the city clerk announced today that the regular city council meeting that was scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday has been canceled due to lack of a quorum.

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UPDATED: Chain requirements lifted on Highway 299 West; high winds on I-5

Redding Stories @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off

pThe California Department of Transportation has posted chain or snow tire requirements for the following roads:/p

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UPDATED daily forecast: Some clearing Tuesday, mid-50s

Scott Mobley @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off

pA warm front sits draped off the Redwood Coast this morning. And ironically, this warm front is giving us another dose of wintry weather./p

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Young folks getting business boost

Janet O'Neill @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off

Nineteen-year-old Shasta College student Jonathon Darcangelo wants to parlay his love for outdoor adventure into a money-making Web site.br/br/

And Bobby Pecaut, a 26-year-old coffee shop manager, is looking to start a rock-climbing gym that will attract young people and families.br/br/

They have big dreams and lots of energy, and with a little assistance from the Young Entrepreneur Program are moving forward. br/br/

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Parents key to healthy children

Redding Stories @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off

Taking an active role in developing healthy eating and physical activity habits for your family is key in helping your child reach and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. Eating too much and exercising too little may lead to children who are overweight and suffer from related health problems that may follow them into their adult years.

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Burney man cut by ax

Redding Stories @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off

A Burney man was treated at Mayer’s Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills on Sunday after his leg was slashed with an ax, deputies said.

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Rogers: Girls and boys approach video games differently

Rob Rogers, Columnist @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off

The realization flashed in an instant.Leigh, my 6-year-old, was playing MarioKart on the Wii, racing her sister along a track that wends its way through a mall. Partway through the race, she stopped her car to look at the different fake posters hanging in the imaginary store windows.

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Straight Talk: Parent-supervised booze parties have big-time consequences

Redding Stories @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off

Dear Straight Talk: My boyfriend wants to let his sons throw an overnight party, with alcohol, rationalizing that it will be safer than an unsupervised party where kids might drive, over-drink or do other stupid things. His sons are 19 and 16, and knowing them, it will be a huge party. I’m aware that many parents throw these booze parties, but I question their judgment. What do you think of this? - Nicki, Redding

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College degree is no guarantee in recession-haunted search for new job

Redding Stories @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off

WASHINGTON - When Nena Razmara was laid off in November from her $70,000-a-year job with a high-end residential building supplier, she thought she would be working again by Christmas.

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