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Passages says 'thanks' to 200-plus volunteers
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When Allan Bates volunteers in a kindergarten class at Emma Wilson School, it's a learning experience for him. Comment?
Letter: Experience in law enforcement critical
... on many cases, both minor and major. In turn, as a "Chico local," I have known Capt. Jerry Smith of the Butte County Sheriff's Department since our high school days. I have observed both of these professionals work diligently to protect our ... Comment?
Butte County Tire Amnesty tires dump makes dent in backlog
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... with a special permit - was able to dispose of as many tires as they wished, free of charge. Steve Rodowick of Butte County Public Works said the event, which has been going for several years, has helped to curtail illegal dumping. "I think we're ... Comment?
Vaccination clinic helps deal with swine flu threat
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... Chico E-R photos are available here . CHICO -- Butte County health workers and school employees helped deal a blow to flu sickness Saturday in the battle against H1N1. Butte County Public Health and the ... Comment?
Road work roundup in Butte and Glenn counties
Here are some current north state road projects and closures for other reasons. New items are marked with bullets. Comment?
Arrest made in transient stabbing in Chico
... custody after questioning at the Chico Police Department. Sgt. Ford Porter said the man was booked into the Butte County Jail in Oroville on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. His bail was set at $33,000. The 10-inch-blade hunting knife ... 2 comments
Biz Bits: Soon-to-open restaurant generates a lot of interest
... valuable information free that once cost something, but that's the case right now. All the data in the 2009-10 BUTTE COUNTY ECONOMICS AND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE is available free of charge from a local Web site. No strings. This year's profile is ... Comment?
... toward supporting the district, or at least supporting voting on the matter. The council however criticized Butte County's Paradise Supervisor Kim Yamaguchi for opposing new taxes. Councilman Joe DiDuca said the cost was small, equal to a six pack a ... 8 comments
Swastika spottings may not mean much
... a big cycle for swastikas," Truby said. "But it isn't a trend." He said there are white supremacist groups in Butte County that have inspired similar activity before, but doesn't believe this is an organized effort. While swastikas have appeared ... 10 comments
Palermo neighborhood ready to use guns against rampaging dogs
... she thinks the sheep broke the fences when dogs were chasing them before Friday. She reported the incident to Butte County Animal Control, but she couldn't describe the dogs, so they told her to take pictures of the dogs. "I don't carry a camera; ... 10 comments
Letter: Book in Common program a success
... on local support for schools in Pakistan. Those include Chico schools, Butte College, Biggs Elementary School, Butte County Library, Chico branch of the Butte County Library, and many others. The university sent a check for nearly $8,000 - including ... Comment?
Passages says 'thanks' to 200-plus volunteers
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When Allan Bates volunteers in a kindergarten class at Emma Wilson School, it's a learning experience for him. Comment?
Chico Wal-Mart expansion back before council Tuesday
... a greater benefit of the expansion. Wal-Mart has agreed to purchase additional air pollution credits from the Butte County Air Quality Management District and will introduce a ride-share program for store employees, should the expansion be approved. ... 8 comments
Butte's most wanted for Nov. 13
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Zachary Scott HarveyAll Chico E-R photos are available here. Here are several people being sought by Butte County law enforcement agencies: Zachary Scott Harvey The Butte County Sheriff's Office is seeking Zachary Scott Harvey for a warrant charging him with dog fighting, criminal threats and assault with a deadly weapon. 5 comments
Man admits killing wife in surprise plea
... been working as a part-time cook for the ministry, was scheduled Thursday for a preliminary hearing in Butte County Superior Court to determine if there was enough evidence to try him for his wife's murder. Prior to the hearing, District Attorney ... 4 comments
Dogs can kill when running in packs
... belonged to neighbors from two separate households. The dogs had chased his sheep before. Wheeler called the Butte County Sheriff's Office, which came and took a report, and Wheeler filed a report with Animal Control. He said the dogs were found at ... 1 comment
Amtrak train car graffiti suspect arrested, held at county on bail
... Police said a large amount of property was confiscated indicating the man's involvement in graffiti vandalism. Butte County court records show that Gonzalez has faced charges of graffiti vandalism three times in the past. He pleaded guilty to a ... 5 comments
County land trust joins partnership, plans to buy more property
Expanded recreation opportunities and improved wildlife migration routes are just two of the goals of a new partnership of regional and international land trusts, created to preserve more properties in Nevada and Placer counties. Comment?
Letter: Esplanade House grateful
Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc., Esplanade House Children's Fund would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Joe Lusher and the Elks Lodge for their generosity in supporting our child development center. Comment?
Looking Back at Oroville's Heroes
... moving poem in Honor of those young Oroville High Class of 1944 that "Gave All." That poem could be of any of Butte County's High Schools: Chico, Paradise, Durham, Biggs Gridley and Oroville. So many, gave so much from those schools, as did so many ... 2 comments