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The 4th-generation rice farmer from Richvale, who first entered politics in 2002, died Tuesday at age 65.
01/06/2026

The 4th-generation rice farmer from Richvale, who first entered politics in 2002, died Tuesday at age 65.

Per state law, the governor must call a special election in the next 14 days to fill LaMalfa’s seat until next January.
01/06/2026

Per state law, the governor must call a special election in the next 14 days to fill LaMalfa’s seat until next January.

Wolves kill a beloved family horse in Lassen County, upsetting residents and prompting Lassen’s sheriff to demand help.
01/06/2026

Wolves kill a beloved family horse in Lassen County, upsetting residents and prompting Lassen’s sheriff to demand help.

California voters will select a new top boss for state workers in November and the fight over telework remains contentio...
01/06/2026

California voters will select a new top boss for state workers in November and the fight over telework remains contentious.

California could face a budget deficit up to $18 billion this year. One Democrat running for governor says the state nee...
01/06/2026

California could face a budget deficit up to $18 billion this year. One Democrat running for governor says the state needs to cut spending.

The longtime north state lawmaker was rushed to Chico’s Enloe Medical Center after a 911 call Monday night from his Rich...
01/06/2026

The longtime north state lawmaker was rushed to Chico’s Enloe Medical Center after a 911 call Monday night from his Richvale home

“He was with us right from the beginning,” Trump said of the Northern California lawmaker who died Monday evening.
01/06/2026

“He was with us right from the beginning,” Trump said of the Northern California lawmaker who died Monday evening.

Conservative congressman’s death stuns Washington, Northern California
01/06/2026

Conservative congressman’s death stuns Washington, Northern California

Northern California’s rainy surge eased drought worries, but below average Sierra snowpack could still spell trouble lat...
01/06/2026

Northern California’s rainy surge eased drought worries, but below average Sierra snowpack could still spell trouble later the year.

Of the federal crackdown on immigration, Limón said: “I can’t help but see the sacrifices and contributions of my family...
01/06/2026

Of the federal crackdown on immigration, Limón said: “I can’t help but see the sacrifices and contributions of my family also under attack.”

SMUD faced backlash over a deal critics said endangered oak woodlands and tribal lands.
01/05/2026

SMUD faced backlash over a deal critics said endangered oak woodlands and tribal lands.

Most Republicans laud Trump military action against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
01/05/2026

Most Republicans laud Trump military action against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

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