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Crews Battle Wildfire Northeast Of Chico

Fire officials say thunderstorms predicted for parts of Northern California are expected to bring strong winds but little rain as crews continue to battle a wildfire burning northeast of Chico.

2013/05/04

NorCal Doctor’s Assistant Charged With Kidnapping, Raping Women

A Northern California physician’s assistant is facing kidnapping and rape charges in connection with attacks on two women who were injected with a substance that made them drowsy and had their hands and feet bound.

2013/01/31

Chico Magician’s Head Lit On Fire By Dominican Republic TV Show Host

An American magician was recuperating Sunday in the Dominican Republic after a local television show host lit his head on fire with a flammable cologne.

2012/12/03

Lafayette Man Disappears During Labor Day Float On Sacramento River

Search and rescue teams have been combing the brushy areas along the Sacramento River near Chico for a Lafayette man who disappeared during a Labor Day float down the river.

2012/09/06

Man Suspected In Girlfriend’s Killing In Emeryville Arrested In Chico

A man wanted in the shooting death of his girlfriend at her Emeryville home was arrested in Chico last week, police said Monday.

2012/08/20

NorCal Tornadoes Destroy Almond Crops

Officials say tornadoes that touched down in a rural area of Northern California destroyed hundreds of acres of almond orchards.

KPIX 5–2011/05/27

Tornadoes Touch Down In Rural Parts Of NorCal

The National Weather Service along with local police agencies reported several tornadoes on Wednesday evening, but there was no immediate word of any significant damage or injuries.

KPIX 5–2011/05/25