By Cayla Mihalovich for CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a set of bills meant to recognize incarcerated firefighters, including a historic measure to raise their pay to meet the federal minimum wage during active fires. The wage increase, […]
By 2030, the centers could consume the equivalent of adding another city the size of L.A. to the state’s power grid. By Aaron Cantú, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism […]
Group has been engaging and educating club members at the Gateway Science Museum since 2021 By Delaney Joyce On the first Saturday of each month, the Community Science Book Club brings together a love of […]
We look at the importance of California’s November 4 ballot measure By Ken Magri In the upcoming November 4 special election there is one issue to vote on, just one. Proposition 50 is asking whether […]
By Emily Haerter On September 4, Louise Whitrock-Wyatt and David Allen Petterson appeared in Butte County Superior Court on charges related to child endangerment and animal abuse. This new investigation into their household caused […]
A new film is based on the true story of a harrowing evacuation from Paradise By Ken Magri Apple TV+ is set to premiere a new disaster film, The Lost Bus, based on true events […]
By Ken Magri In the immediate aftermath of Proposition 50’s passage, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act, Assemblyman James Gallagher submitted what he called a “two-state solution” to split California in half. Gallagher […]
One group ended up in Alaska, where prison guards pepper sprayed them after one man asked for a phone call. By Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit […]
By Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang for CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom closed out the legislative year with one of the most sweeping overhauls of California’s energy and climate policies in decades — a package that […]
By Dan Bacher A broad coalition of tribes, environmental groups, fishing organizations and family farmers joined elected officials across six counties last week – including in Butte – to celebrate a victory against Governor Gavin […]
The expansion of tax credits in his signature legislation could help California meet its desperate need for affordable housing. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital […]
Still a huge variety of summertime events to explore! Chico News & Review brings you highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for […]
LaMalfa comes under threat and Gallagher makes Bible references as Butte County remains in the crosshairs of California’s fight to counteract Texas redistricting By Ken Magri On August 20, the Texas legislature voted to redistrict […]
By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang for CalMatters Federal immigration agents are more routinely showing up at California medical facilities as the Trump administration ramps up deportations. They may come to the emergency room, […]
As Congress rolls back food aid, California families are facing increasing hardship By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main and co-published here with permission. Amid […]
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