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A fire in Yuba County destroyed several homes in Olivehurst over the weekend while containment increased on other fires in the region. Also, one person is dead and four wounded after a mass shooting in Sacramento, and a bill signed by the Governor focuses on reducing plastic pollution.
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The Rices Fire burning in Nevada County is 22% contained. Separately, forward progress has been stopped on the Sandra and Nelson fires in Butte County. Also, seven North State counties have no abortion clinics, Chico gets a new city manager and Chico’s police chief announces his retirement.
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Hundreds of structures remain threatened by the Rices Fire that’s now 12% contained. Also, Max Steiner — Democratic candidate for California’s 1st Congressional District — criticizes the U.S. Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade, and California lawmakers approve a record $300 billion state budget.
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Risk remains for some Yuba County communities near the Rices Fire. Also, many North State counties lack abortion clinics, and California lawmakers have approved a bill allowing lawsuits against those selling illegal guns.
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Today is Election Day in California’s primary election. Voters in a new congressional district that includes Plumas County will decide who will face off in the general election. Also, Gov. Gavin Newsom is on the ballot, facing opponents including state Sen. Brian Dahle, and triple-digit temperatures are expected in the Sacramento Valley this week.
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The Bok Kai Festival and Parade in Marysville has been celebrated for 142 years.
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Unofficial Shasta County recall tally shows challenger Tim Garman will win Leonard Moty’s seat. Also, the Sacramento man accused of fatally shooting one person and injuring four others in Oroville appeared in court and two more COVID-19 deaths in the Yuba-Sutter region were reported as hospital visits climb.
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The Oroville man accused of trying to kill a CHP officer in a shootout last month appeared in Yuba County Superior Court.
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As the drought dries up California’s wetlands, traveling birds such as ducks, geese and eagles are struggling to survive and breed. “This drought is bad. The odds are against us,” a state expert said.
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The boards of supervisors in Butte and Yuba counties Tuesday will consider opposing a state plan that some say will limit local control over needle…