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North State Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher had a dialogue with President Donald Trump at the fire roundtable...
01/25/2025

North State Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher had a dialogue with President Donald Trump at the fire roundtable held yesterday in Los Angeles.

The Bear/North Complex Fires and the Camp Fire were both discussed by President Donald Trump and Assembly Leader James Gallagher during Friday's wildfire roundtable held in Southern California.

KIA RECALL - Don't find out the hard way that your KIA airbag won't deploy. There is an official recall in place for 80,...
01/25/2025

KIA RECALL - Don't find out the hard way that your KIA airbag won't deploy. There is an official recall in place for 80,000 KIA vehicles.

Floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat can become damaged and prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly.

REDDING DRIVERS: Avoid the intersection at Churn Creek and Hartnell. A powerline fell this morning, and the intersection...
01/25/2025

REDDING DRIVERS: Avoid the intersection at Churn Creek and Hartnell. A powerline fell this morning, and the intersection remains closed.

A powerline fell at the busy intersection and the traffic signals are malfunctioning.

ICYMI: The Snow Goose Festival takes place at a variety of locations this weekend.
01/25/2025

ICYMI: The Snow Goose Festival takes place at a variety of locations this weekend.

If you're looking for a way to connect with nature this season, now is the perfect time to grab your binoculars and head out for some birdwatching.

Man died on Mt. Ashland in So. Oregon after hitting a tree on a very difficult trail.
01/25/2025

Man died on Mt. Ashland in So. Oregon after hitting a tree on a very difficult trail.

"Our team is heartbroken by this loss," said the general manager of Mt. Ashland, Andrew Gast.

Perhaps we should be cleaning gym equipment both before AND after use. Staphylococcus aureus is the bacteria that causes...
01/25/2025

Perhaps we should be cleaning gym equipment both before AND after use. Staphylococcus aureus is the bacteria that causes the most infections.

Nearly 75% of swab samples taken from fitness equipment tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus, according to the Journal of Environmental and Public Health.

LATEST on a mass firing of inspectors general of multiple agencies ordered by President Trump.
01/25/2025

LATEST on a mass firing of inspectors general of multiple agencies ordered by President Trump.

GOP senator Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, a known “watchdog” for IGs, said Congress wasn’t given the 30 days’ notice from the White House required by federal law.

A new Secretary of Homeland Security has been confirmed for Trump's cabinet.
01/25/2025

A new Secretary of Homeland Security has been confirmed for Trump's cabinet.

The vote was bipartisan, tallied at 59-34.

The unusual features on Mars resemble the famed buttes and mesas of Monument Valley along the Arizona-Utah border.
01/25/2025

The unusual features on Mars resemble the famed buttes and mesas of Monument Valley along the Arizona-Utah border.

More than 15,000 mounds jut skyward from the lowlands of Mars’ Chryse Planitia, located near a natural dividing line between the planet’s southern and northern hemispheres.

4 MORE HOSTAGES RELEASED - One prisoner was not released, who Israel claims is a civilian and Hamas claims is military, ...
01/25/2025

4 MORE HOSTAGES RELEASED - One prisoner was not released, who Israel claims is a civilian and Hamas claims is military, causing issues with the hostage negotiations.

Following their release, Israel has released 200 Palestinian prisoners from detention centers.

ICYMI:North State House Congressman Doug LaMalfa was down in SoCal at a roundtable concerning fire response and recovery...
01/25/2025

ICYMI:North State House Congressman Doug LaMalfa was down in SoCal at a roundtable concerning fire response and recovery with President Trump and high-ranking state officials..

Our local representative talks forest management and disaster spending ahead of a tour of the Southern California wildfire disaster zones.

Fighting between rebels of the Rapid Support Force and the military of Sudan Saturday near the largest oil refinery in S...
01/25/2025

Fighting between rebels of the Rapid Support Force and the military of Sudan Saturday near the largest oil refinery in Sudan has resulted in a large fire at the complex, sending thick clouds of black smoke into the air.

Satellite images taken by Planet Labs PBC on Friday for the AP showed vast areas of the refinery ablaze. It's the latest woe in a war between the rebel Rapid

Chico native Connor Blair will be representing the United States as a member of Team USA's 15u Rugby team when they comp...
01/25/2025

Chico native Connor Blair will be representing the United States as a member of Team USA's 15u Rugby team when they compete in Spain in the spring.

Blair tells Action News Now that he was blown away by the talent that Team USA has acquired on the team and that he is humbled and honored to be

18 of the 47 cats delivered to Placer County Animal Services from Southern California will be ready for adoption as soon...
01/25/2025

18 of the 47 cats delivered to Placer County Animal Services from Southern California will be ready for adoption as soon as Saturday. The remaining cats will be up for adoption at FieldHaven Feline Center in Lincoln.

Officials with the Placer County Animal Service say that they partnered up with the non-profit FieldHaven Feline Center to receive 47 cats from the Stray Cat Alliance in Los Angeles

Kristi Noem, the governor of South Dakota nominated by President Trump to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security, is...
01/25/2025

Kristi Noem, the governor of South Dakota nominated by President Trump to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security, is the next nomination to be voted on by the United States Senate.

It would place her at the head of a sprawling agency that will be essential to both national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to squash illegal immigration.

Officials with the United Nations say that seven more members of their staff were detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen. In...
01/25/2025

Officials with the United Nations say that seven more members of their staff were detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen. In addition to the U.N. staffers, the rebels detained individuals associated with the former U.S. Embassy and aid groups.

The statement comes after the Houthis have detained U.N. staffers, as well as individuals associated with the once-open U.S. Embassy in Sanaa and aid groups.

Pete Hegseth, the Trump nominee for the Secretary of Defense, was confirmed by the United States Senate Friday night aft...
01/25/2025

Pete Hegseth, the Trump nominee for the Secretary of Defense, was confirmed by the United States Senate Friday night after Vice President JD Vance arrived at Capitol Hill to break the 50-50 tie.

Republicans had pushed back questions about Hegseth's qualifications amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women. GOP senators prioritized the former Fox News host and combat veteran’s vow

Wynhoff’s lawsuit, filed in Shasta County Court last October, alleges that after confiding in her supervisor about being...
01/25/2025

Wynhoff’s lawsuit, filed in Shasta County Court last October, alleges that after confiding in her supervisor about being a victim of domestic violence in July 2023, she was placed on administrative leave. Wynhoff says the harassment started after this.

Since her termination, Wynhoff has applied for positions with 13 different agencies, but says she has faced rejection or learned that her previous employer, RPD, negatively influenced the hiring process.

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