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The Redding City Council will discuss a lawsuit filed by a former police officer who says she was wrongfully terminated after making claims of persistent sexual harassment. Also, after testing free parking in downtown Chico during the holidays, the city council is considering bringing more free parking downtown, and Pro Championship Wrestling hosted a show over the weekend in Oroville that drew hundreds of fans from across the area.
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The outbreak of bird flu continues to spread. So far, there have been no reported human cases in Butte County. Also, the nonprofit Good News Rescue Mission unveiled their Gold Street Sober Living Home during a ribbon cutting ceremony last week, and the Redding Planning Commission will consider renaming Squaw Creek Court at its meeting tomorrow.
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The Jewish community welcomes North State residents to participate in Hanukkah events celebrating the miracle of light and the perseverance of good over evil.
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The holiday season brought many shoppers to downtown Chico. But business owners said they’d like to see changes to make the area more appealing. Also, a recent report shows traffic cameras have reduced violations in Redding. This comes as the Chico City Council is exploring options for purchasing cameras for Chico. Plus, Shasta County business owners will have an opportunity to learn about exporting their products or services at a seminar next month.
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Water advocates are speaking out against the controversial Tuscan Water District. Also, the True North Housing Alliance started a program to provide training and counseling to unhoused Chico residents at the beginning of the year, and Redding plans to cut one of their Crisis Intervention Response Teams, which handle calls involving people suffering from acute mental health crises.
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Representatives from California State Parks said the cause of fire that destroyed Bidwell Mansion last week is arson. They’re still searching for a suspect and are asking members of the public to share any information. Also, local and Republican state officials are criticizing Newsom’s visit to Redding. Plus, if you’re concerned about a young person’s mental health in Butte County, there’s a team that can help. More about the county’s Community, Assessment, Response and Education (CARE) Team.
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The plan would create pathways to receive college credit for experience gained outside of a classroom, such as military service or other job training.
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A candlelight vigil was held in Oroville for Roman Mendez, 6, and Elias Wolford, 5, who were shot at their school. Also, Plumas County’s civil grand jury is asking residents to identify issues to investigate for their next grand jury report, and the Shasta Growers Association has decided to keep the Redding Farmers Market open all year.
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Two children were injured and one man is dead after a shooting at a private K-8 school in Butte County. Also, three new Chico city council members will be sworn in at City Hall, and California prisons will no longer be able to withhold mandated money from people when they are released.
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Almost a month after the general election, Butte County’s election results are now official. Also, Redding’s more than 200 mile trail system provides a great opportunity for winter recreation, and the band Scowl will perform in Chico ahead of their North American tour.