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Training pilots ahead of fire season
18+ hour, 8+ min ago (56+ words) Training pilots ahead of fire season'Action News Now Action News Now reporter Raishaud Pinkney reports from the Chico Airport. Spring training is underway at the Chico Airport with Aero-Flite, one of the largest aerial firefighting agencies in the United States,…...
Scholar Athlete of the Month: Paradise High Cheer Captain Carly Swanson
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (366+ words) Off the mat, Swanson brings the same discipline to the classroom. She maintains a grade point average above a B and has already set her sights on the future. Carly Swanson is the Scholar Athlete of the Month presented by…...
United States Forest Service holding wildland firefighter recruitment event in Chico
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (77+ words) United States Forest Service holding wildland firefighter recruitment event in Chico'actionnewsnow.com Dense Fog Advisory from THU 10:00 PM PST until FRI 11:00 AM PST Adrienne Freeman, the Public Affairs Specialist for the United States Forest Service, joins Action News Now morning…...
Volunteer firefighters undergo training at Openshaw Training Center
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (413+ words) Action News Now reporter Emilio Del Carpio reports from Butte County. On Saturday, local volunteer firefighters from across Butte County underwent training exercises at the Openshaw Training Center near Oroville. BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - Volunteer firefighters honed their skills on Saturday…...
Scholar Athlete of the Week: Pleasant Valleyâs Paige Kennedy excels on court and in classroom
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (380+ words) CHICO, Calif. " Pleasant Valley High School senior Paige Kennedy is proving success doesn't have to be limited to just one arena. Kennedy, a power forward for the Vikings' girls basketball team, has played a key role in Pleasant Valley's 11-4 start…...
3rd Annual Northern Section Girls Jr. High School All-Star Game held at Chico Jr. High School
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (211+ words) The North All-Star squad included schools from north of Red Bluff to the Oregon border, while the South All-Star squad featured schools from south of Corning down to Arbuckle. CHICO, Calif. - The 3rd Annual Northern Section Girls Junior High School All-Star…...
Butte interagency rescuers train for river rescue scenarios in Chico
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (338+ words) Agencies from across Butte County gathered Saturday in Chico for water rescue training coordinated by the Butte Interagency Rescue Group. CHICO, Calif. " First responders from across Butte County trained today in Chico on water rescue techniques, including a simulated operation…...
Pleasant Valley High wins boys' title at Northern Section Championships
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (190+ words) CHICO, Calif. - A thrilling weekend unfolded at the Northern Section Championships, where record-breaking performances took center stage. Pleasant Valley High clinched the boys" team title, with their coach receiving Coach of the Year honors. Chico High followed in second place,…...
Pleasant Valley, Chico High swim teams battle it out in annual Fish Bowl competition
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (80+ words) Action News Now reporter Sade Pullen reports live from Bidwell Junior High School where the Pleasant Valley High School swim team is facing off against the Chico High school swim team in the annual Fish Bowl swimming competition. Action News…...
Chico Police, Chico Unified School District conduct active shooter training at Hooker Oak Elementary School
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (269+ words) CHICO, Calif. " It's every parent's worst nightmare: a school shooting unfolding on their child's campus. In an effort to be prepared for such a tragedy, the Chico Police Department partnered with Chico Unified School District Wednesday to conduct real-life active…...