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National Drought Mitigation Center: California is drought free for first time since 2011
The National Drought Mitigation Center says California is free of drought for the first time since December 20, 2011. According to the center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, California experienced some form of drought for 376 consecutive weeks. The U. S. Drought Monitor reported Thursday that a very wet winter has eliminated drought from California and less than 7 percent of its territory… → Read More
Butte County declares local emergency due to recent storms
Butte County has declared a local emergency due to recent storms between November 2018 and February 2019. The County executed the proclamation in response to substantial damage caused to County roads from heavy rain and flooding, as well as heavy winds which caused downed trees. Proclaiming the local emergency will allow the County access to more resources to better assist with costs to fix… → Read More
Both lanes of southbound I-5 at South Avenue in Corning blocked due to flooding
According to Caltrans District 2, both lanes of southbound I-5 at South Avenue in Corning are blocked due to flooding. Traffic is being detoured over South Avenue off and on ramps. → Read More
REU making more progress in Redding Saturday
UPDATE: Saturday, February 16, 10:30 a. m. REU is reporting they were able to restore power to the Irwin Road area Saturday morning. They also said they should make progress in the following areas Saturday: Le Brun. Lawrence. Meridian Alta Mesa. Rancho Buenaventura. Canyon Creek. Summit Sunset Terrace. Sierra Vista Lake Blvd. Quartz Hill Howard. Cedars Traverse. Estate. Victoire Mistletoe.… → Read More
Caltrans estimating NB I-5 from Fawndale to Oregon border will reopen in about 3 hours
Caltrans District 2 is estimating they will be able to reopen northbound I-5 from Fawndale to the Oregon border in about three hours. In a tweet posted at 11:51 a. m. , Caltrans said they are working hard to reopen I-5 and are asking the traveling public to be patient. When the interstate does reopen, officials say traffic will be slow moving for a long period of time. People are being asked not… → Read More
Two arrested after Siskiyou Co. home invasion, holding victim at gunpoint
Two people were arrested Monday after officials say they broke into a home and held the resident at gunpoint while they robbed him. According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office, at about 10:20 a. m. Monday, a deputy responded to the 12000 block of Homeland Road, in MacDoel, in response to a report of a home invasion robbery. Steven Craig Shilling, 38, from Dorris. Photo courtesy of the… → Read More
USDA awards grant to Shasta Co. Community Services District after Carr Fire
The U. S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development awarded a $788,000 grant to the Shasta Community Services District Thursday under the Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant Program. The funds are a direct result of damage done by the Carr Fire last summer. "Last year's Carr Fire was absolutely devastating to the infrastructure of Shasta County, burning 229,651 acres and destroying more… → Read More
Update: Power restored to 1,676 customers in Cottonwood
Update as of 7 a. m. Thursday, January 17: PG&E said power was restored to all residents in Cottonwood by 11:40 p. m. Wednesday. The cause of the outage was due to the weather. Original Story: According to the PG&E outage map, 1,676 customers are without power in the Cottonwood area. PG&E says the outage was first reported at 5:56 p. m. and at last update, around 7:16 p. m. , they were still… → Read More
Update: Flooding on Highway 299 near Trinity County line cleared
Update as of 7:25 a. m. Thursday, January 17: Caltrans said the roadway was clear within an hour. They tweeted about the flooding to remind drivers to drive carefully. Caltrans also said they are monitoring the area closely because of the burn scar from the Carr Fire. Original Story: According to Caltrans District 2, flooding is being reported on Highway 299 approximately three miles east from… → Read More
Update: Missing elderly Redding man found in Los Angeles
Update as of January 10, 9:40 p. m. : According to the Redding Police Deparment, 90-year-old Robert McIntosh has been found alive and safe in Los Angeles. More details to come. Original article: The Redding Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding Robert McIntosh who has been missing since Wednesday night. According to police, McIntosh is 6-feet-1-inch tall, 156 pounds with… → Read More
Update: National Weather Service expires Butte Co. tornado warning
Update as of 3:24 p. m. : The National Weather Service has allowed the tornado warning for Butte County to expire. Meteorologist Rob Elvington said high winds and heavy rain can still be seen in the area where the warning was issued. Original Article: The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Butte County through 3:30 p. m. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado… → Read More
Mt. Shasta Ski Park announces opening date
Mt. Shasta Ski Park has announced they will be opening on December 12. An opening weekend party with live music and a raffle will be held Friday, December 14 starting at 4:00 p. m. and on Saturday, December 15 starting at 1:00 p. m. → Read More
Cal Fire: One person dead after house fire in Palermo
One person is dead after a house caught fire Monday afternoon in Palermo. According to Butte County Cal Fire, firefighters responded to the home in the 6100 block of Upper Palermo around 2:30 p. m. When firefighters arrived on scene they found the home involved with fire and attempted to rescue the victim. After knocking down the fire, firefighters found the victim and requested the Butte County… → Read More
Town of Paradise creates new website to provide information to Camp Fire residents
The Town of Paradise has launched a new website for Paradise residents and businesses to use as a one-stop location for Camp Fire updates, community meeting information and Town of Paradise specific disaster recovery resources. “I know you are all staying strong, even while grieving the loss of your homes, your loved ones and the identity we have known as Paradesians. We have not lost that… → Read More
President Trump to visit Butte County during trip to meet wildfire victims
According to Carolina Hurley, the White House Director of Regional Media, President Trump plans to visit California Saturday to visit victims of the devastating wildfires. KRCR News Channel 7 has confirmed that President Trump will visit Butte County with Congressman Doug LaMalfa as part of that trip. → Read More
Camp Fire Latest Wednesday, November 14: 135,000 acres burned, remains 35% contained
Update as of 6 p. m. Wednesday, November 14. According to Cal Fire, the Camp Fire has grown to 138,000 acres and reminas 35 percent contained. Original article. According to Cal Fire, the Camp Fire has grown to 135,000 acres and remains 35 percent contained. → Read More
Camp Fire Latest Tuesday, November 13: 35 percent contained, 130,000 acres burned
UPDATE: 6:03 p. m. The Camp Fire has burned 130,000 acres and is 35 percent contained. Cal Fire says 75 single family homes have been damaged, 7,600 single family homes destroyed, 11 multiple. Cal Fire says Tuesday was a successful, but challenging day fighting the Camp Fire. 48 people have been killed as a result of the fire so far and three firefighters have been injured. Original Article: → Read More
Camp Fire Latest Monday, November 12: 30 percent contained, 117,000 acres burned
Update as of 6:00 p. m. Monday, November 12. According to Cal Fire, the fire has now burned 117,000 acres and containment has increased to 30 percent. Butte County Sheriff, Kory Honea, reported that an additional fatalities 13 have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. This brings the total death toll to 42, making the Camp Fire the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history.… → Read More
Camp Fire Latest Sunday, November 11: 109,000 acres burned, 25 percent contained
Update as of 6:00 p. m. Sunday, November 11. According to Cal Fire, the Camp Fire has grown to 111,000 acres and remains 25 percent contained. Original article. A Red Flag Warning will remain in effect until 7 a. m. Monday morning as firefighters continue to fight the Camp Fire in Butte County. The fire has burned 109,000 acres and is 25 percent contained. The areas seeing the strongest winds… → Read More
Boil water advisories issued for some customers impacted by the Camp Fire
According to Butte County officials, the Camp Fire is affecting water systems in the Big Bend Mobile Home Park, Gran Mutual Water Company, and Blue Oak Terrace Mutual Water System. The California Water Board, the Division of Drinking Water, and Butte County Public Health have issued boil water advisories for customers of these systems. The Del Oro Water Company has issued a boil water order to… → Read More