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KPAY News Archives for 2018-11

Deputy Body Cam Footage of Camp Fire Released

PARADISE, Calif. (AP) - A Northern California sheriff's office released harrowing body camera footage of a deputy who was nearly overrun by flames as he helped with evacuations the night the deadly Camp Fire swept through Paradise.

Butte County Sheriff's Deputy Aaron Parmley was searching for a group of stranded nurses when he was forced to abandon his vehicle and continue the search on foot surrounded by flames.

As smoke blackened the sky, Parmley activated his body camera thinking it would capture the last moments of his life. He found the nurses and they set off on foot on the ember-lined road.

The deputy spotted a bulldozer in the distance, used his flashlight to flag down it down, and the driver took them to safety.

Butte County Sheriff's Office Flash Flooding Evacuation Orders and Warnings

Heavy rains causing flooding in parts of Butte County prompted authorities to call for evacuation orders and warnings...those orders and warnings according to the Butte County Sheriff's Office are still in affect.

 

An evacuation order was issued for Esquon Road from Mesa north to the end of Esquon including Garden Road over to 1624 Garden Road

 

Evacuation Orders were also issued Thursday for Honey Run Road from the 200 block of Skyway including Horse Run Lane.

 

And....all roads off of Honey Run Road including Centerville Road from Honey Run up to Harris Hills Road and all roads off Centerville.

 

 

The Butte County Fairgrounds in Gridley is open for those who have been evacuated due to the flash floods. They say there is also room for small and large animals.

 

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Evacution Warnings were issued Thursday for the area of Centerville Raod from Harris Hills Road north to Nimshew Road.

 

Areas of Hagen Lane at the north, south to Highway 162 and the Sacramento River east of Highway 99.

 

And....for the Hamlin Canyon and Lower Neal Zones.

 

The residents under the evacuation warning are asked to shelter in place.

Road Closures due to Flooding

 

 

An Evacuation Warning has been issued for the Hamlin Canyon and Lower Neal Zones due to Flooding 

 

The Butte County Sherrrif has issued Road Closures due to Flooding

 

Neal Rd @ Oro Chico Hwy

Hwy 99 @ Durham Dayton Hwy

Hwy 99 @ Estates Dr

Skyway @ Notre Dame Blvd

Midway @ Durham Dayton Hwy

Honeyrun Rd @ Centerville Rd

Evac Warnings South and East Chico

Evacuation Warnings have been issued fort areas South of Hegan Lane to Hwy 162 and the Sacramento River East to Hwy 99   

Notre Dame at Forest Ave Chico Traffic

Chico PD Reporting Traffic at Notre Dame Blvd at Forest Avenue being diverted SouthBound 

due to roadway flooding 

 

Also CODE RED Alert for FLASH FLOOD WARNING for the areas of Bruce Rd from Chico Canyon 

Road to the Skyway 

 

and NB 99 Onramp at Skyway is blocked due to Traffic conditions 

FLASH FLOOD WARNING FROM NATL WEATHER SERVICE

The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for areas impacted by the

CAMP FIRE  as well as Roadways and areas prone to flooding thru 3pm Thursday Nov 29 

 

 

 

ALERT LOCAL ROADWAY FLOODING

Roadway flooding has backed up traffic on Highway 99 in the south Chico area. We're getting reports of slowdowns in the Durham Pentz area to Estates Drive. There are also reports of slow downs on the Skyway near Honey Run Road. Officer Logan Callahad with the Highway Patrol says they're marshalling all units to deal wit6h the situation.

 

(photos 112918, 12:50pm, Hwy 99 south of Neal road exit, South Chico)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paradise Town Manager Lauren Gill joins the KPAY Morning News

 

Paradise Town Manager Joins the KPAY Morning News to discuss the road to recovery and the first steps for the Rebuild Efforts .  Plus talks about the Town Hall Meeting planned for Thursday Night 7p at the Performing Arts Center at PV High School in Chico. 

 

listen to the conversation at KPAY.COM  under Podcasts/Morning Show 

Chico Robbery and Shooting Death Investigation

Police are investigating a robbery and a shooting death in downtown Chico. On November 17th officers arrived to the 11 hundred block of West 2nd Street where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot. The man, identified as 28-year-old Christopher Qualls was transported to the hospital were he was pronounced dead.

According to a Chico Police Department press release, officers learned that there had been a disturbance inside of a nearby apartment. Tenants told officers that during an alleged robbery that one of the suspects was shot by a resident. A second suspect reportedly fled the scene and is still at-large.

The case is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Chico Police Department at 897-4911.

Some Evacuation Areas Could Reopen Next Week

Some evacuation zones in Paradise could reopen next week. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea made that announcement Wednesday. He said that barring any setbacks from the coming weather system they expect to open zones 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 early next week. Those zones are in the southern and eastern part of the town. Officials say that Pentz Road would be reopened to allow better access to the ridge from the valley.

The Sheriff did not announce a time for the opening of the rest of Paradise, but Town officials believe the areas could be reopened in the next two to three weeks. However, that time frame could change.

 

Sheriff Honea also said Wednesday that Concow zones A, C, and D, along with Yankee Hill, North Pines, South Firhaven, Old Magalia, South Coutolenc, and Morgan Ridge B zones could reopen by the mid to late part of next week, barring any setbacks from the weather or other circumstances. Officials say the opening of those zones would result in the reopening of Highway 70 in that area.

Butte County Sheriff's Office Missing and Dead Update

PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea says the number of those unaccounted for in and around the town of Paradise on Wednesday is 196. The death toll remains at 88.

Honea clarified a previous statement he made claiming some fire victims might have been "completely consumed" by flames. Honea says experts informed him that in most cases some bone fragments likely remain. He urges people who find fragments to not disturb the area and call authorities.

Officials say rain moving into the area overnight could delay repopulation plans. The National Weather Service says up to an inch of rain could fall Thursday in the burn zone, raising the risk of flash floods.

Butte County Sheriff's Office Latest Camp Fire Missing and Dead Numbers

The Butte County Sheriff's Office reported Tuesday evening that the number of unaccounted for individuals due to the Camp Fire is now at 158. Individuals who are accounted for is currently at 2,809. According to a Butte County Sheriff's Office press release, no human remains were found Tuesday and the fatality count still stands at 88. Of those remains found 54 have been tentatively identified and 28 have been positively identified.

Butte County Recovery Community Meeting in Chico Thursday

Butte County and the Town of Paradise are partnering with other local, state, and federal agencies to host a community meeting for fire survivors. The meeting which starts a 7 pm Thursday (tomorrow) at the Pleasant Valley High School Performing Arts Center at 1475 East Avenue will provide an update on search and recovery efforts and discuss available resources.

Representatives from multiple agencies coordinating recovery efforts will be present to offer information and answer questions from the community.

The meeting will also be streamed live on the Cal O-E-S Facebook page.

Butte County Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for areas in Butte County impacted by the Camp Fire. That warning will be in affect from 10pm tonight through 10am Thursday. A flash flood watch indicates that flash flooding may be possible, depending on the projected rainfall rates and other factors.

Officials say if flash flooding occurs, this can quickly become a dangerous and life threatening situation. They say if you're in an impacted area or near a waterway downstream from an affected area to immediately evacuate to higher ground in the event of heavy rainfall. Officials say to call 9-1-1 if you see any evidence of soil instability or debris flow in your area.

Paradise Town Council Special Meeting in Chico

Paradise Town Leaders will hold a special meeting this afternoon to look at issues related to the Camp Fire. The agenda shows Town Council members will consider adopting a resolution that allows the Town Manager to forgive accrued interest on town loans and other updates from various agencies on the fire. The meeting will be at 3 PM in the Chico Council Chambers.

Magalia Zones Evacuation Order Lifted for 24 Hours

The Butte County Sheriff's Office has announced that the following evacuation orders will be lifted at Noon today. The following zones in the Magalia area will be lifted for resident only for 24 hours from 12pm today to 12pm Wednesday. Residents will need to show identification or proof of residency to access the following areas:

 

Sterling Zone

 

North Coutolenc Zone

 

Lovelock Zone

 

North Firhaven Zone 

 

Nimshew C Zone

 

Residents can access their properties in the Magalia areas by using the Skyway from Butte Meadows. The Sheriff's Office says no traffic will be allowed south toward the Town of Paradise. 

Camp Fire Missing and Fatalities Updated Numbers

The Butte County Sheriff's Office is reporting the number of unaccounted for individuals currently stands at 203 with 2,689 people who are accounted for.

The number of fatalities is at 88 with 54 who have been identified.

16 human remains have recently been added to the list of those identified:

 

Joyce Acheson, age 78, from Paradise

 

Carol Arrington, age 88, from Paradise

 

David Bradburd, age 70, from Paradise

 

Larry Brown, age 72, from Paradise

 

Joanne Caddy, age 75, from Magalia

 

Elizabeth Gaal, age 80, from Paradise

 

Richard Jay Garrett, age 58, from Concow

 

Evva Holt, age 85, from Paradise

 

Sara Magnuson, age 75, from Paradise

 

Joanne Malarkey, age 90, from Paradise

 

John Malarkey, age 89, from Paradise

 

Deborah Morningstar, age 66, from Paradise

 

Vernice Regan, age 95, from Paradise

 

Russel Stewart, age 63, from Paradise

 

Victoria Taft, age 67, from Paradise

 

David Young, age 69, from Concow

Chico Plaza Assault

Police are investigating an assault in downtown Chico earlier this morning. Officers were called out to the City Plaza after 3 this morning where they located two victims who said that they were assaulted by a man. One victim was allegedly struck with a bottle. The 2nd victim was reportedly pushed to the ground and struck with bicycle handlebars. Both victims were treated at the scene for non-life threatening injuries.

According to a Chico Police Department press release, the suspect known as "William" is described as a heavy-set Hispanic male in his early 20s with dark hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chico Police Department at 897-4910.

Butte County District Attorney Warns about Potential Camp Fire Scams

District Attorney Mike Ramsey says he's expecting the following scams to come into the county in the wake of the Camp Fire incident.

 

Donation Scams: They say to make sure that any contributions you make are to known charities. You can go to Butte www.buttecountyrecovers.org for a list of organizations you can donate to that are helping out locally.

 

Rental Scams: Ramsey says beware of those advertising a renal unit for an unusually low price and those asking for upfront cash payments along with not having the proper paperwork.

 

Unlicensed or Fraudulent Contractors: the District Attorney's Office says to make sure check with the Contractor's State Licensing Board website www.cslb.ca.gov to make sure the contractor you hire is licensed, insured, and bonded.

 

Fake Disaster Officials: Verify with the agency that the person calling actually works there and is not an impostor.

 

If you run across any of these scams you asked to Call 1-866-DAFRAUD (1-866-323-7283)

Camp Fire Fully Contained

Cal Fire announced Sunday, that the Camp Fire is 100 percent contained. The blaze started on November 8th and burned 153,336 acres, destroyed 13,972 residences, 528 commercial, and 4,293 other buildings in Paradise and the upper Ridge area.

 

According to the Butte County Sheriff's Office, 85 remains have been found and 296 people are currently unaccounted for.

Boil Water Notice Lifted for Some Areas Affected by the Camp Fire

The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, released a press release on Sunday, announcing the lifting the Boil Water Notice for several public water systems impacted by the Camp Fire.

 

The Del Oro Water Company which includes - Magalia, Paradise Pines, Lime Saddle, Buzztail, and Stirling Bluffs.

 

The Gran Mutual Water Company

 

The Humboldt Woodlands Mutual Water Company

 

The Forest Ranch Mutual Water Company

 

The Forest Ranch and Meadowbrook Oaks Mobile Home Parks

 

Mountain Village Homeowner's Association and Foothill Solar Community

 

Residents in these service areas are advised to flush their taps for 5 to 10 minutes after returning to their homes.

 

For further information, contact: Yvonne Heaney, Division of Drinking Water (530) 224-4872

North Valley Community Foundation Donations For Camp Fire Recovery

Follow this link to hear  KPAY Morning News interview with NVCF CEO Alexa Benson Valavaris 

and your donations to Camp Fire Victims and where the money donated goes.

 

go to KPAY.com  "Podcast" tab  then open Morning Show ..then click to listen


 

 

Camp Fire Updates

The Camp Fire has burned 153,336 acres and is now 80 percent contained.

 

According to Cal Fire, 13,503 residences, 514 commercial, and 4,404 other buildings have been destroyed by the Camp Fire.

 

5,100 structures are threatened by the fire.

 

According to a Butte County Sheriff's Office press release, two human remains were found Tuesday in Paradise, bringing the total number of fatalities to 81

The Butte County authorities say they have identified 56 individuals.

 

The number of unaccounted for individuals increased Tuesday by 171 bringing the number of missing to 870.

 

The number of those accounted for increased Tuesday by 195 bringing that number up to 1,864

Evacuation Order Update

According to the Butte County Sheriff's Office, evacaution orders have been lifted for Little Chico Creek Zone A except for the following area: Centerville Road north of Bean Flat Road which remains under an evacuation order. 

Butte Creek Zone evacuation order has been lifted.  

Honey Run Zone has been lifted except for the following area: Honey Run Road north of Merlin Lane will remain under an evacuation order.

Lower Honey Run Zone has been lifted except for the following area: Skyway Road north of Crossroads Drive will remain under an evacuation order. Crossroads Drive is also still under an evacuation order. 

No traffic will be allowed north bound toward the town of Paradise.  

Camp Fire Missing an Dead Update

PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — The death toll in Northern California's wildfire [Camp Fire] is now at 79. Two more sets of remains were found Monday. Meanwhile, the sheriff in Butte County says there are 300 fewer people on the list of missing residents than previously thought. Around 700 people are still unaccounted for, but authorities believe that many of the 700 are likely safe and are unaware that they've been reported missing.

Camp Fire Updates

The Camp Fire is now at 151,373 acres and is 70 percent contained.

Cal Fire is reporting an increase in the number of strutures destroyed. Nearly 12,640 residences, 483 commercial, and nearly 3,720 other buildings have been destroyed in the Camp Fire.

14,500 are threatened by the fire. 

Camp Fire Lost Pets Resources

There are resources to help those displaced by the Camp Fire to find or to report lost pets.

 

www.campfirerescuedanimals.com has a picture of every lost domestic animal in the emergency animal shelters posted on their site.

 

If you are reporting lost pets you can contact the North Valley Animal Disaster Group at (530) 895-0000. You can also contact them to have them to care for animals still located in an evacuation zone.

 

For more information on large and small animal shelters, visit www.buttecounty.net

Chico Rail Road Crossing Arms Tech Problem

Union Pacific Railroad arms were down at various crossings downtown. Chico Fire says Union Pacific Railroad techs are working on the issue and that the arms are now going back up again so traffic can go through.

Highway 99 Car Vs. Big Rig Collision

A car verses Semi truck on Highway 99 at East Hamilton Road north of Gridley left one person injured. A Nisan Sentra reportedly collided with a UPS Semi-truck on Highway 99 before 4:30 this morning. The driver of the Nisan was taken to the hospital for major injuries.

Highway 99 is now reopened.

Officers believe heavy fog in the area may have contributed to the crash.

Evacuaton Orders changed to Warnings or Lifted

The Butte County Sheriff Office has listed new Evacuation Updates as per Monday 

-Evac Order for portions of Stilson Canyon Rd from Homboldt Rd to Lazy S Lane has been lifted

-Hamlin Canyon and Lower Neal Zones reduced to Evacuation Warnings

-Skyway to Tuscan Ridge , Neal Road to Wayland Road, Wayland Rd to Foster Rd. reduced to Warnings

-NO Traffic will be allowed North From these areas in the Town of Paradise 

 

Please Note:  Law Enforcement is Checking Vehicles at the Checkpoints to assure that Vehicles being allowed in to Areas  do not have additional passengers other than those with Legitimate Reasons for being in these areas. Please do not try to sneak in to Areas of Paradise that remain closed to the Public.

 

Butte County Burn Area Flood and Mud Flow Warning

Butte County officials have a warning for residents living near burn areas with the coming rain this week. Officials say with the rain -- mud flows and flash flooding are more likely in areas affected by the Camp Fire and recent wildfires.

Check Before You Light Advisory

Due to poor air quality conditions Butte County health officials are issuing a Check Before You Light advisory for today and for Tuesday. Officials are requesting that residents in Chico and Gridley voluntarily refrain from using their wood stoves and fireplaces. 
For more information you can go to www.bcagmd.org

 

Three Paradise Remains Identified

70-year-old Paula Dodge, 67-year-old Randall Dodge, and 56-year-old Lolene Rios have recently been positively identified by the Butte County Sheriff's Office.

According to the Sheriff's Office, 67 of the 77 fatalities of the Camp Fire have been identified, according to recent Butte County Sheriff's Office press releases.

Camp Fire Update

The Camp Fire has burned 151,000 acres and is now 66 percent contained. 

Caltrans Closures Update

Butte and Plumas Counties

Highway 70 is closed from about 4 and half miles east of the junction of State Route 191 at Pentz Road to the north junction of State Route 89/Greenville Wye; and closed at eastbound connector to State Route 149

 

Butte County

State Route 191 is closed at the junction of Highway 70

 

State Route 162 is closed eastbound 6 miles east of Oroville at Forbestown Road

Denny's Mobile Relief Diner in Chico

Denny's will be sending a Mobile Relief Diner to Chico to serve meals to those affected by the Camp Fire. The 53-foot truck will be stationed at the Salvation Army Distribution Center at 1100 Marauder Street at the Chico Airport, Saturday November 17th through Monday November 19th from 8 am to 2 pm.

They will be serving free pancakes, bacon, coffee and other refreshments. 

School Closures

Some North State schools are closed today due to smoke from the Camp Fire. 

All schools and districts in Glenn County will be closed today this also includes Adult Edcuation, pre-school, and Head Start. The Glenn County Office of Education business offices will also be closed today.

 

In Tehama County.....

All schools in the Red Bluff Union Elementary School District
All schools in the Corning Union Elementary School District
Gerber Elementary School

 

and in Colusa County the following school disricts will be closed today:

*Colusa Unified School District 

*Maxwell Unified School District 

*Pierce Joint Unified School District 

*Williams Unified School District

*Colusa County Office of Education

BCSO - Evacuation Warning and Road Info

The Butte County Sheriff's Office is clarifying that all areas of the Little Chico Creek zone that are north of 10 Mile House Road are reduced to an evacuation warning. 10 Mile House Rd & all areas south of 10 Mile House Rd remain under evacuation order. Doe Mill Road south from Village Drive remains closed.

 

Also according to the Butte County Sheriff's Office, Santos Ranch Road, Wilder Drive and Autumn Lane, east of Chico near Upper Park, remain closed.

Camp Fire Update

The Camp Fire has now burned 142,000 acres and is 45 percent contained.

 

9,844 homes, 336 commercial buildings and 2,076 other buildings have been destroyed in the Camp Fire.

 

15,500 structures are currently threatened by the fire.

Camp Fire Latest

The Camp Fire has burned 141,000 acres and is 40 percent contained. 

 

According to Cal Fire, crews continued suppression efforts while working to strengthen and improve control lines. 

Butte County Courthouses - Oroville Closed but Chico Open Today

The Butte County Superior Court location in Oroville at One Court Street will remain closed due to the impacts of the Camp Fire on the public. However, the Chico Courthouse at 1775 Concord Avenue will be OPEN today (Friday) for most matters but will not hear Criminal, Juvenile, or Traffic Arraignments.

Check Before You Light Advisory

Butte County Air Quality Management District is issuing a Check Before You Light advisory. Due to air conditions in Butte County from the Camp Fire air quality officials are asking residents of Chico and Gridley to voluntarily refrain from using wood stoves and fireplaces, within city limits, from Friday through the weekend.

You can check www.bcaqmd.org for more information.

Caltrans Closure UPDATE

Butte County

 

Highway 32 is closed from Yosemite Drive in Chico to Nopel Road in Forest Ranch

 

Highway 162 is closed eastbound 6 miles east of Oroville at Forbestown Road

 

Highway 70 closed at eastbound connector to Highway 149

 

Highway 70 closed eastbound from the junction of Highway 191 to around 4 miles east of the junction of Highway 191 at Pentz Road

 

 

Butte and Plumas counties

 

Highway 70 is closed from about 4 and half miles east of the junction of Highway 191 at Pentz Road to the north junction of Highway 89/Greenville Way (or Wye)

Caltrans Highway 32 Update

Caltrans is reporting that Highway 32 remains closed to through traffic between Chico & Forest Ranch.
  
Highway 32 has been reopened between Forest Ranch and the junction with SR 36 in Tehama County.

Camp Fire Update

The Camp Fire has burned 140,000 acres and is 40 percent contained.

Butte County Ag Department Livestock Correction

Word has been coming into KPAY that Butte County's Ag Department is only allowing commercial livestock owners into certain restricted areas to feed and water their livestock - NOT homeowners at previously reported.

The Agriculture Department, at Nelson Avenue and County Center Drive in Oroville, will furnish the commercial owners with a letter that is only available through the Agriculture Department. People will be allowed in but must depart by the same route as entry. And an escort may be required.

Hamilton and Willows School Districts Closed Today and Tomorrow

Tracey Quarne the Glenn County Superintendent of Schools told KPAY that the Willows Unified School District and the Hamilton City Unified School District are closed today and tomorrow.

 

The pre-school programs in Hamilton are also closed today and tomorrow.

 

All other schools and districts in Glenn County are open.

Butte County Sheriff's Office Main Lobby Closed Today and Friday

From a Butte County Sheriff's Office tweet:

The main lobby of the Butte County Sheriff's Office on 5 Gillick Way in Oroville will be closed today and Friday due to the ongoing emergency situation involving the Camp Fire. The Sheriff's Office will remain open to handle emergency matters. If you need to come to the Sheriff's Office to make a report, you can do so at the Butte County Jail main lobby on 7 Gillick Way.

BCSO Additional Bodies Found in Paradise

The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an additional eight fatalities that have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. Eight human remains were located in Paradise - Six were found inside structures and two were found outside.

This brings the total number of fatalities to date to 56, according to a Butte County Sheriff's Office Press Release.

Cal Fire Latest Camp Fire Information

The Camp Fire has burned 138,000 acres and is 35 percent contained.

According to Cal Fire, the blaze has remained active in various areas around the perimeter.

Firefighters have been working diligently to attack the fire through direct and indirect methods.

Butte County Air Quality Advisory

Butte County Air Quality Management District Air Pollution Control Officer and the Butte County Public Helath Officer are issuing a joint Air Quality Advisory today due to the smoke from the Camp Fire.

Unhealthy to very unhealthy conditions are possible throughout most of Butte County today through the weekend while the fire remains active.

The major air pollutant concern is fine particulate matter.

Health officials say to limit outdoor exertion, especially children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions.

They say if you do go outdoors to wear a mask that is rated N-95 or better. Also, check or replace air conditioner filters. Officials say use filters with a rating of MERV-8 or better. MERV 12 and 13 offer the best protection.

 

For more information you can go to www.bcaqmd.org or www.butteairquality.com or call (530) 332-9400.

BCSO - Missing Persons List

The Butte County Sheriff's Office has created a list of names of individuals thought to be missing as a result of the Camp Fire. The list of names has been posted on the Butte County Sheriff's Office webpage located at http://www.buttecounty.net/sheriffcoroner.

The Sheriff's Office says if you see your name on the list to please let the department know that you are safe and that there is no further need to search for you. They say the list will be updated on a regular basis.

Caltrans Road Closures

Caltrans Road Closures Update

 

Same as yesterday

 

Butte and Plumas Counties:
Highway 70 is closed from about 4 miles east of Highway 191 juntion at Pentz Road to Highway 89 North Junction of Highway 89 Greenville Wye.

 

Butte County:
Highway 191 is closed at the Highway 70 junction


Highway 32 is closed eastbound at Yosemite Drive in Chico


Highway 162 is closed from 6 miles east of Oroville at Forbestown Road


Tehama County:
Highway 32 is closed at Highway 36 junction

Both Butte County Superior Court Locations Closed Today

Through an Emergency Order of the Chief Justice obtained by Presiding Judge Tamara Mosbarger, Both Butte County Superior Court locations will be closed today. One Court Street in Oroville and 1775 Concord Avenue Chico will be closed today due to impacts of the fire on the public.

BCSO: Camp Fire Not Threat to the Oroville Dam

The Butte County Sheriff's Office wants residents to know that there is no threat currently to the Oroville Dam from the Camp Fire. Cal OES and Cal Fire are monitoring conditions.

Butte County Health Keep Safe From Smoke

Butte Public Health is reminding residents to keep safe from smoke from the Camp Fire. They say to stay indoors and to eliminate indoor air pollution from: smoke from cigarettes, vape pens, candles and wood burning stoves. They say to keep your children safe from smoke.

Health officials say to follow your doctors directions regarding medicines and asthma management plans. Call your doctor if symptoms worsen.

Camp Fire Fatalities Update

The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an additional six fatalities have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. Six human remains were located in homes in Paradise. 
This brings the total number of fatalities to date to 48.

Butte County Clerk-Recorder Help with Vital Records

The Butte County Clerk-Recorder Office wants to let residents know that if you were affected by the Camp Fire to please contact their office at (530) 538-7691 so that they can assist you in replacing your copies of vital records or other official records.

Schools Fire Relief Fund for Butte County

From: www.buttecounty.net

 

The Butte County Office of Education has created the Schools Fire Relief Fund to provide a one-stop location where individuals or organizations could provide support directly to schools in Butte County. Donors can either specify a specific district or use (textbooks, clothes, etc.) for the funds or make an open donation. That fund is available at: https://www.nvcf.org/fund/butte-county-schools-fire-relief-fund/

Camp Fire Latest Information

The Camp Fire has burned 130,000 acres and is 35 percent contained.

According to Cal Fire's incident page, firefighters continue to hold established containment lines and are taking advantage of nighttime humidity.

Camp Fire and Stoney Fire Acreage Comparison

From KPAY Meteorologist Anthony Watts:

The #CampFire has burned approximately 125,000 acres according to this morning's briefing by Sheriff Honea.

The Stoney Fire has burned approximately 1000 acres near east Chico (962). That puts us at approximately 126,000 acres burned in the last week.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 1073280 total acres in Butte County. 2.4% of it is water surface (Lake Oroville, etc) leaving 1047040 acres of land surface

Some simple math: 126,000/1047040 x100 = ~ 12% of the county has burned so far. Sobering.

 

Camp Fire Latest

The Camp Fire has now burned 125,000 acres and is still at 30 percent containment.

According to the Cal Fire incident page, last night, firefighters continued to hold established containment lines and actively fought the fire and worked aggressively.

Mooretown Rancheria Donation Distribution Center

Mooretown Rancheria in conjunction with Western Service Workers Association are operating a donation distribution center. The center is located at the Moretown Rancheria gym at #2 Alverda Drive in Oroville. The center will be open from 9am to 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

California Water Service Collections and Chico Water Information

The California Water Service is suspending all collections and related shut off activities during this time due to the Camp Fire. Officials with the Water Service say customers to NOT worry about their water bills if you have been impacted or if you prefer to pay in person you can. Officials also say that they have extended payment options if you need assistance.

 

Officials with the Water Service also want to assure their customers in Chico that the Camp Fire has not affected the Cal Water Systems in Chico. They say the drinking water meets all state and federal water quality standards and is safe to consume.

California Water Service Customer Center in Chico Closed to Walk-in Traffic Today

Officials with the Water Service says a number of their local employees have been severely impacted by the Camp Fire. Many of those employees live in Paradise and surrounding areas. In order to fully support those employees they will be closed to walk-in traffic today at their Chico customer center.

Cal Trans Road Closures as of 7:30 This Morning

Butte and Plumas Counties:

Highway 70 is closed from about 4 miles east of Highway 191 juntion at Pentz Road to Highway 89 North Junction of Highway 89 Greenville Wye.

 

Butte County:

Highway 191 is closed at the Highway 70 junction

 

Highway 32 is closed eastbound at Yosemite Drive in Chico

 

Highway 162 is closed from 6 miles east of Oroville at Forbestown Road

 

 

Tehama County:

Highway 32 is closed at Highway 36 junction

BCSO - Closed Evacuation Areas Still No Access to the Public

The Butte County Sheriff's Office says it's receiving many calls from residents requesting to be allowed access to closed evacuation areas. They say while they understand the frustrations and concerns of residents of areas affected by the Camp Fire, they are NOT allowing access to the public at this time.

According to a Butte County Sheriff's press release, any person that enters and remains in a closed area may be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor.

 

Also, residents that have chosen to shelter in place within the mandatory evacuation areas must remain in their residence. The Sheriff's Office says if you leave you will escorted out by law enforcement. If any resident leaves a closed evacuation area after sheltering in place will not be allowed to return until the evacuation has been lifted.

Animal Shelters

From: www.buttecounty.net

 

Small Animal: Small animals evacuated due to the Camp Fire can be taken to:
FULL & NOT ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL ANIMALS- The Old County Hospital at 2279 Del Oro and Mono, Suite E


The Chico Municipal Airport 150 Airpark Blvd, Chico, CA 95973


Large Animal: Large animals evacuated due to the Camp Fire can be taken to the Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel St, Gridley, CA 95948
Yuba Sutter Fairgrounds

Yuba Sutter Fairgrounds 442 Franklin Ave in Yuba City is accepting animals for those traveling south/evacuating from the Berry Creek, Brush Creek, Mountain House and Bloomer Hill communities. accepting pets 24-7

 

Finding Pets:


Contact North Valley Animal Disaster Group at (530) 895-0000 to report lost pets. They are currently inundated with calls. If you receive a busy signal, call back later.

Shelter Information

From: www.buttecounty.com

 

Evacuation Shelter Information:

 

OPEN: Bidwell Jr. High School 2376 North Ave, Chico CA 95926

 

OPEN: Yuba-Sutter Fairground 442 Franklin Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991

 

OPEN: Plumas County Fairgrounds 204 Fairground Rd, Quincy CA 95971

 

OPEN: Butte County Fairgrounds 199 E Hazel St, Gridley, CA 95948

 

THIS SHELTER IS FULL: Glenn County Fairgrounds 221 E Yolo St, Orland, CA 95963

 

THIS SHELTER IS FULL: Oroville Nazarene Church 2238 Monte Vista Ave, Oroville, CA 95966

 

THIS SHELTER IS FULL: Neighborhood Church 2801 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, CA 95928

 

THIS SHELTER IS CLOSED: Chico Elks Club 1705 Manzanita, Chico

 

If assistance is needed in evacuating, call 9-1-1.

Evacuation Orders

From: www.buttecounty.net

Current Evacuation Orders (per 11/12- 7p.m. incident update):

East Bound Hwy 162/Oro Quincy Hwy at Forbestown Rd east to Mountain House Road/4 Mile Ridge Road, including the communities of Berry Creek, Brush Creek, Mountain House and Bloomer Hill.

 

Paradise, Magalia, Concow, Butte Creek Canyon, and Butte Valley

 

Powellton zone

 

Lovelock zone

 

Humbug zone

 

Stirling zone, Stirling City and Inskip

 

North Coutelenc zone

 

North Fir Haven zone

 

Nimshew zone

 

Carnegie/Colter zone

 

South Firhaven zone

 

South Coutelenc zone

 

North Pines zone

 

South Pines zone

 

Old Magalia zone

 

Lower Pentz zone

 

Morgan Ridge zone

 

Lower Clark zone

 

Highway 32 at Nopel South all the way to Chico city limits

 

Butte Creek Road

 

Centerville Road

 

Concow

 

Pulga

 

Yankee Hill

 

Skyway from lower Paradise to the Chico city limits

 

Morgan ridge

 

Highway 70 from Pulga to West branch feather river bridge

 

All of Clark Road and all of Pentz road, south to highway 70, everything west to highway 99 and south to highway 149 including all of Butte Valley

 

Shippee Road from Highway 149 to Highway 99

 

Cherokee Road to Highway 70 to Lake Oroville south to Table Mountain Blvd.

Evacuation Warnings

From: www.buttecounty.net

 

Evacuation Warnings (per 11/12- 7p.m. incident update):

 

Highway 162 to Highway 99 to Highway 149 to Highway 70 (with the exception of Shippee Road from Highway 149 to Highway 99)

 

Nopel Road at Highway 32, north to the County line

Forest Ranch Camp Fire Map

From KPAY's Meteorologist Anthony Watts:

Forest Ranch has fire within 4.2 miles, but that fire must still jump Butte Creek Canyon to be a major threat. Another fire line is over 6 miles away. Neither are imminent threats as winds have subsided. Note yellow areas where previous fire has burned are cooling and some previous burn areas are opening up showing only scattered remaining heat sources.

 

Oroville Camp Fire Map

From KPAY's Meteorologist Anthony Watts:

 

Oroville still has active fire areas that are of concern, but no immediate threat. Firelines remain about 8 miles away from downtown Orovile and CDF has firebreaks in place with more being made.

 

Winds have subsided, making containment easier for firefighters.

Temperature Inversion

KPAY's Meteorologist Anthony Watts: Remember when we used to get "Tule Fog" for days and weeks? The same temperature inversion mechanism is what is keeping the smoke in like a lid.

Camp Fire Meeting in Oroville Tonight

From CAL FIRE:

 

A community meeting for the Camp Fire will be held at 7:30 PM Tonight at State Theater 1489 Myers Street

Oroville, CA 95965

Current Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation Warnings (per 11/11- 7p.m. incident update):

Highway 162 to Highway 99 to Highway 149 to Highway 70 (with the exception of Shippee Road from Highway 149 to Highway 99)

Nopel Road at Highway 32, north to the County line

Highway 99 east to Highway 70, from Highway 162 north to Highway 149

 

From: www.buttecouny.net 

Current Evacuation Orders

www.buttecounty.net


Current Evacuation Orders (per 11/11- 7p.m. incident update):

 

East Bound Hwy 162/Oro Quincy Hwy at Forbestown Rd east to Mountain House Road/4 Mile Ridge Road, including the communities of Berry Creek, Brush Creek, Mountain House and Bloomer Hill. 

 

Paradise, Magalia, Concow, Butte Creek Canyon, and Butte Valley

 

Powellton zone

 

Lovelock zone

 

Humbug zone

 

Stirling zone, Stirling City and Inskip

 

North Coutelenc zone

 

North Fir Haven zone

 

Nimshew zone

 

Carnegie/Colter zone

 

South Firhaven zone

 

South Coutelenc zone

 

North Pines zone

 

South Pines zone

 

Old Magalia zone

 

Lower Pentz zone

 

Morgan Ridge zone

 

Lower Clark zone

 

Highway 32 at Nopel South all the way to Chico city limits

 

Butte Creek Road

 

Centerville Road

 

Concow

 

Pulga

 

Yankee Hill

 

Skyway from lower Paradise to the Chico city limits

 

Morgan ridge

 

Highway 70 from Pulga to West branch feather river bridge

 

All of Clark Road and all of Pentz road, south to highway 70, everything west to highway 99 and south to highway 149 including all of Butte Valley

 

Shippee Road from Highway 149 to Highway 99

 

Cherokee Road to Highway 70 to Lake Oroville south to Table Mountain Blvd.

Cal Trans Road Closures

Road Colsures from Caltrans (as of 6:45 pm Sunday)

 

Butte and Plumas Counties: Highway 70 is closed from Highway 149 to Deadwood Road

 

Butte County: Highway 32 is closed at Yosemite Drive in Chico to Garland Road

 

Butte County: Highway 162 is closed at 6 miles east of Oroville at Forbestown Road to Mile Ridge Road

 

Butte County: Highway 191 is closed at the junction of Highway 70

 

Tehama County: Highway 32 is closed at the Highway 36 junction

Evacuation Centers and Animal Shelters

From Cal Fire's fire incident page

Evacuation Centers:

 

OPEN: Bidwell Jr. Highschool (2376 North Ave, Chico CA 95926)

 

OPEN: Yuba-Sutter Fairground (442 Franklin Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991)

 

OPEN: Plumas County Fairgrounds (204 Fairground Rd, Quincy CA 95971)

 

OPEN: Glenn County Fairgrounds (221 E Yolo St, Orland, CA 95963)

 

THIS SHELTER IS FULL: Butte County Fairgrounds (199 E Hazel St, Gridley, CA 95948)

 

THIS SHELTER IS FULL: Oroville Nazarene Church (2238 Monte Vista Ave, Oroville, CA 95966)

 

THIS SHELTER IS FULL: Neighborhood Church (2801 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, CA 95928)

 

For the most recent up to date Evacuation Locations and Status go to: Butte County Website

 

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Animal Evacuation Centers:

 

Small Animals:

Chico Municipal Airport 150 Airpark Blvd, Chico, CA 95973

 

THIS SHELTER IS FULL: Del Oro Old County Hospital, 2279 Del Ord Drive, Orville, CA

 

Large Animal Shelter:

Butte County Fair Grounds, 199 E Hazel Street, Gridley, CA

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning continues overnight into Monday morning for low humidity and locally gusty downslope/canyon winds. Winds are expected to diminish this afternoon and be light by tonight.

Camp Fire Jumps Feather River Sunday Night

Change in the #CampFire It has jumped the Feather River Canyon

Strong North to Northeast winds continue to produce dangerous fire weather threats for much of Northern California. Critical conditions tonight in northern California will weaken to Elevated on Monday.Red Flag fire conditions will remain in place through Monday with some improvement forecast mid to late this week.

Right now what is happening is that the winds are funneling down the Feather River Canyon, and creating ember transport up and over the canyon walls. This is very steep and difficult terrain, and not easily accessible.

New fire areas are listed in the map below.

Camp Fire Jumps Feather River Sunday Night

Change in the #CampFire It has jumped the Feather River Canyon

Strong North to Northeast winds continue to produce dangerous fire weather threats for much of Northern California. Critical conditions tonight in northern California will weaken to Elevated on Monday.Red Flag fire conditions will remain in place through Monday with some improvement forecast mid to late this week.

Right now what is happening is that the winds are funneling down the Feather River Canyon, and creating ember transport up and over the canyon walls. This is very steep and difficult terrain, and not easily accessible.

New fire areas are listed in the map below.

Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds Now Open as a Shelter

The Butte County Sheriff's Office is reporting that the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds on 442 Franklin Ave in Yuba City is accepting evacuees of the Camp Fire. 
If you live in this area pack a go-bag with medical supplies, important documents, water, food, clothing and other needed items.

Berry Creek and Surrounding Areas Evacuation UPDATE

The Butte County Sheriff's Office is saying for those currently evacuating the areas of Berry Creek, Brush Creek, Mountain House, and Bloomer Hill to please use West Bound Hwy 162 through the City of Oroville.

Caltrans Road Closures UPDATE

UPDATE: Caltrans Road Closures 
Butte County 
State Route 191 is closed at the junction of Highway 70

Butte and Plumas counties 
Highway 70 is closed from about 4 miles east of the junction of State Route 191 at Pentz Road to the north of junction of State Route 89 at Greenville Wye

Butte County 
Highway 32 Closed at Yosemite Drive in Chico

Tehama County 
Highway 32 is closed at the Highway 36 junction

Evacuation Order Berry Creek and Nearby Areas

From Butte County Sheriff's Office:

Update: An Evacuation Order has been issued for East Bound Hwy 162/Oro Quincy Hwy at Forbestown Rd east to Mountain House Road/4 Mile Ridge Road, including the communities of Berry Creek, Brush Creek, Mountain House and Bloomer Hill.

Chico Evacuation Update

The Chico Police Department announced that the mandatory evacuations for those affected in east Chico will be lifted around 11 this morning - except for residents of Stilson Canyon. Those Stilson Canyon residents could possibly return home around noon today.  

Cal Fire Latest Camp Fire Information

According to Cal Fire, the Camp Fire has increased to 70,000 acres and is 5 percent contained.

 

Around 15,000 structures are threatened.

 

At a Cal Fire operational briefing this morning - officials stated that the town of Magalia was impacted by the fire around 2am this morning. They said the fire is now well north of Magalia. Officials said that they anticipate that the fire will be in Sterling City by 10 this morning.

Road Closures Latest

From Caltrans District 3:

 

HWY 70 closed WESTBOUND from Garden Dr. to HWY 89 junction, EASTBOUND from HWY 89 junction to HWY 149 junction.

 

HWY 99 NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND from Shippee Rd. to Southgate Ave. HWY 191 closed at HWY 70 junction.

Red Cross Safe and Well Website

 

The Butte County Sheriff's Office is saying if you've evacuated due to the Camp Fire please register at the Red Cross Safe & Well website. https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php 

They say concerned family and friends can also search the list of those who have registered  as “safe and well” by clicking on the “Search Registrants” button.


 

Evacuation Orders, Warnings, and Evacuation Shelters 1:30pm UPDATE

Evacuation Orders and Warnings 

Authorities are saying the shelter at the Neighborhood Church may not be accessible until the traffic redirection on Hwy 99 is complete. They say to please follow direction from traffic officers. 

 

The Sheriff's Office is reminding evacuees in Magalia, the best way to evacuate is to go north on Skyway to Butte Meadows.


CHP is stopping all northbound traffic on Hwy 99 at Hwy 149. All lanes of Hwy 99 from Skyway south to Hwy 149 will be southbound.


An evacuation order is being issued for Highway 70 from Concow South including all of Yankee Hill on both sides of Highway 70. 


At 11:48 the Butte County Sherriff's Office issued an evacuation order for the area of Pentz and 70 South to 149 including Butte College.


As of 10:30 am Centerville and Butte Creek areas are under an evacuation order.  


Evacuation warnings for the Nimshew Zone. 
And evacuation warning for Lower Clark and Lower Skyway zones. 


Evacuation orders issued for the Carnegie Zone, North Pines Zone, North Fir Haven Zone and South Fir Haven Zone. They say if you need assistance in evauating to call 911.


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Caller says Neal Road Landfill is CLOSED to all commercial and personal drops for the time being. 

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Evacuation Shelters


There's an evacuation shelter opening at the Oroville Nazarene Church on 2238 Monte Vista Aveue in Oroville.  


A second evacuation shelter in place at the Neighborhood Church 2801 Notre Dame Blvd in Chico. 

Another Chico Church has opened a shelter for those evacuting the Camp Fire...The East Evenue Church on 1185 East Avenue. 


The Butte County Fairgrounds at 199 E Hazel Street in Gridley is open as an evacuation center.

The Butte County Sheriff's Office says that the Silver Dollar Fair Grounds is NOT open as a shelter.  


Animal Shelters

Large animals can be taken to Butte Co Fairgrounds in Gridley..

also the Camelot Equestrian center on CLark Rd in Oroville

Small Animals  2279 Del Oro in Oroville 

The North Valley Animal Disaster Group Can not rescue due to the Danger surrounding the fire. 

Evacuation Orders, Warnings, and Evacuation Shelters UPDATE

Cal Fire is saying that Strong winds are moving the fire quickly.

 

Evacuation Orders and Warnings

 

An evacuation order is being issued for Highway 70 from Concow South including all of Yankee Hill on both sides of Highway 70.

 

At 11:48 the Butte County Sherriff's Office issued an evacuation order for the area of Pentz and 70 South to 149 including Butte College.

 

As of 10:30 am Centerville and Butte Creek areas are under an evacuation order.

 

 

Evacuation warnings for the Nimshew Zone.

And evacuation warning for Lower Clark and Lower Skyway zones.

 

Evacuation orders issued for the Carnegie Zone, North Pines Zone, North Fir Haven Zone and South Fir Haven Zone. They say if you need assistance in evacuating to call 911.

 

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Evacuation Shelters

 

There's an evacuation shelter opening at the Oroville Nazarene Church on 2238 Monte Vista Avenue in Oroville.

 

A second evacuation shelter in place at the Neighborhood Church 2801 Notre Dame Blvd in Chico.

 

Another Chico Church has opened a shelter for those evacuating the Camp Fire...The East Evenue Church on 1185 East Avenue.

 

The Butte County Fairgrounds at 199 E Hazel Street in Gridley is open as an evacuation center.

 

Animal Shelters

 

Large animals can be taken to Butte Co Fairgrounds in Gridley..

 

also the Camelot Equestrian center on CLark Rd in Oroville

 

Small Animals 2279 Del Oro in Oroville

 

The North Valley Animal Disaster Group Can not rescue due to the Danger surrounding the fire.

Evacuation Orders, Warning, and Evacuation Shelters Latest

Evacuation Orders and Warnings 

As of 10:30 am Centerville and Butte Creek areas are under an evacuation order.  


Evacuation warnings for the Nimshew Zone. 
And evacuation warning for Lower Clark and Lower Skyway zones. 


Evacuation orders issued for the Carnegie Zone, North Pines Zone, North Fir Haven Zone and South Fir Haven Zone. They say if you need assistance in evauating to call 911.

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Evacuation Shelters


There's an evacuation shelter opening at the Oroville Nazarene Church on 2238 Monte Vista Aveue in Oroville.  


A second evacuation shelter in place at the Neighborhood Church 2801 Notre Dame Blvd in Chico. 

 

Animal Shelters

Large animals can be taken to Butte Co Fairgrounds in Gridley..

also the Camelot Equestrian center on CLark Rd in Oroville

Small Animals  2279 Del Oro in Oroville 

The North Valley Animal Disaster Group Can not rescue due to the Danger surrounding the fire. 

Nimshew Zone Evacuation Warning

The Butte County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation warning at 10 am for the Nimshew Zone. 

Butte County Evacuation Zones Update

The Butte County Sheriff's Office posted at 9:33 am that there are evacuation orders being issued for the Carnegie Zone, North Pines Zone, North Fir Haven Zone and South Fir Haven Zone. They say if you need assistance in evacuating to call 911.

Camp Fire Burning in the Upper Ridge area

The Butte County Sheriff's Office is issuing an evacuation order for zones 2, 6, 7, and 13 in Butte County. There is an evacuation warning issued for zones 11 and 12. Due to the Camp Fire which is burning about 2,500 acres at last report. It started near Pulga on Highway 70 in the Feather River Canon area, but is spreading throughout Paradise, Magalia, Concow, and other areas of the upper ridge.
The Sheriff's Office is saying an evacuation shelter opening at the Oroville Nazarene Church on 2238 Monte Vista Aveue in Oroville. 
The Feather River Hospital is being evacuating and a fire storm is being reported heading to the hospital.
Authorities are reporting blackout conditions on Wagstaff Road in Paradise...and at Clark and Wagstaff there roadway is blocked and is impassible. 
The Skyway is being closed at Skyway and Bruce Road in Chico. Traffic is being directed to Raley and Bruce.

U.S. Senate

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein won a fifth full term representing California and a seat she has represented for more than a quarter century. She defeated fellow Democrat Kevin de Leon on Tuesday after he argued she hasn't been tough against President Donald Trump. Feinstein was first elected in 1992.

U.S. Representative District 1

From CA Secretary of State website:

U.S. Representative District 1 - Districtwide Results

100% precincts reporting

 

Doug La Malfa (REP Incumbent)........110,236.....56.1%

 

Audrey Denney (DEM).................86,137.....43.9%

CA State Senate District 4

From CA Seceratry of State website

State Senate District 4 - Districtwide Results

 

100% precincts reporting

 

 

James Nielsen (REP Incumbent)....112,418........58.6%

 

Phillip Kim (DEM)...........79,308..........41.4%

State Assembly District 3

From the CA Secretary of State website State Assembly District 3 - Districtwide Results

 

100% precincts reporting

 

 

James Gallagher

(REP Incumbent)...66,634......60.5%

 

Sonia Aery (DEM)........43,549......39.5%

North Chico Vehicle Vs Motor Driven Bike

Police release new information is out about a vehicle verses motor driven bicycle collision in North Chico Over the weekend. 26-year-old Zackery Summers was riding his motorcycle westbound on Eaton Road before 6 Sunday evening when he reportedly stopped to turn on Morseman Avenue. According to a Chico Police Department press release, 59-year-old Tong Lee did NOT have time to react and collided into motorcycle. Lee's vehicle then reportedly ended up colliding into a tree as Lee was unable to stop the car. Summers was taken to the hospital for major head injuries and is currently listed in critical condition. Lee was transported to the hospital for moderate injuries. Summers was riding a motor driven cycle that authorities say was not intended to be driven on public roadways and did not have the required reflectors and lighting. Police also say Summer's safety equipment was not properly fastened which contributed to his injuries.

Chico Jewelry Store Robbery

Chico Police are searching for a suspected jewelry thief. A man entered the Kay Jewelers at the Chico Mall before 9 Saturday night and requested to see a gold necklace. When the necklace was showed to him, he then allegedly took off with the jewelry. The employee attempted to grab the suspect but was reportedly pepper sprayed. The suspect reportedly got into a black or dark blue BMW sedan and fled the area before officers arrived.

The suspect was described as either a white or Hispanic male.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chico Police Department.

Police are Searching for an Armed Robbery Suspect at a Chico Dutch Bros

Chico Police are investigating an armed at a Chico Dutch Bros. A man wearing a mask and all dark clothing reportedly approached the Dutch Bros Coffee on the Esplanade just before 9 Sunday night. Employees told officers that the man then allegedly brandished a firearm at them and demanded money. The suspect then reportedly took the cash and fled the scene. 
According to a Chico Police Department press release, employees were unable to give officers a description of the man due to the suspect concealing his identity with a mask.

Chico Police Halloween Event Statistics

According a press release from the Chico Police Department, the statistics cover Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday - Halloween.

Police say there were a total of 22 misdemeanor arrests, with half of those arrests on Halloween alone. There were three felony arrests.

There were also 90 citations for minors in possession of alcohol and 51 traffic citations.

Police say there were also over two thousand calls to the dispatch center during the three day period.

Update: Missing Red Bluff Juveniles Found Safe

The three high risk juveniles that were reported missing yesterday have been found safe. According to a Red Bluff Police press release, officers have located 13-year-old Dylan Miller, 12-year-old Johathan Miller, and 12-year-old Chase "Monty" Dixon. The boys were considered high risk due to their ages.

Butte County Check Before You Light

The Check Before You Light season starts today. That's according to a press release from the Butte County Air Quality Management District. Officials say now that we're heading into the colder months certain weather patterns can lead to strong inversions and stagnant air. On those days the District will issue a Check Before You Light advisories where residents will be asked to voluntarily refrain from using wood-burning devices if possible because they say it could be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

To find out if an advisory is being issued - you can call the Air Quality Management District hotline at 332-9409 or visit their twitter feed @bcaqmd.

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