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• Explosion Injures Pine Grove Man

  Amber Wheat | September 26, 2008 6:29 PM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  Authorities believe a propane tank exploded when propane vapors were ignited. The fire is still under investigation. The man inside the building suffered severe burns to his head and chest, but is...

• Hopes for New Signs in Construction Area

  Amber Wheat | September 24, 2008 6:33 PM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  The construction on I-5 is a necessary evil, but after two collisions over the weekend, the CHP wants new signs put up to keep motorists safe.Both accidents involved the metal guardrail, a sign to...

• Children's Puppet Theaters Recalled for Lead Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | September 26, 2007 10:36 PM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Guidecraft Inc. announced a voluntary recall of approximately 10,000 children's puppet theaters. The surface paint on the wooden panels of the puppet theater contains excessive levels of lead.The recalled puppet theater has a chalkboard surface on the front and colored side panels. The puppet theater measures about 35 inches...

• Two Men Killed in California Motorcycle Accident

  Chrissie Cole | September 10, 2007 10:54 PM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  A motorcycle accident in Montebello, claimed the lives of two men today, according to police.The accident happened on Montebello Boulevard and Paramount Boulevard just after 9 p.m. last night, said the Montebello Police Department.Both men were dead at the scene, according to police.Prior to the crash, a motorist called 911 to report she was being followed by two men traveling on a motorcycle....

• Bass Pro Shops Recalls Toddler Hats for Strangulation Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | August 29, 2007 5:56 AM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  Paramount Apparel International announced a voluntary recall of hats, intended for small children, sold at Bass Pro Shops. The hats have a drawstring that can pose a strangulation hazard to small children.Consumers should immediately stop using the hats and contact Paramount Apparel for a free replacement hat or to for a refund.The recall involves an adjustable hat that has bungee drawstrings...

• Nine Year Old Girl Suffers Serious Injuries in Car Accident

  Chrissie Cole | August 17, 2007 8:45 PM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  A 9-year-old girl was seriously injured in a two-car accident on Monday. She was listed in fair condition, on Thursday, at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California.The girl was a passenger in a 1998 Honda being driven by a 33-year-old woman, of Magalia, that was traveling north. The woman told California Highway Patrol investigators she missed a right turn so she pulled into a two-way...

• FDA Warns Consumers of Botulism Risk from Canned French Cut Green Beans

  Chrissie Cole | August 03, 2007 12:18 AM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  Lakeside Foods Inc. is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to voluntarily recall 15,000 cases of French Cut Green Beans in 14.5 ounce cans, because they may not have been processed properly to eliminate the botulism toxin. If consumed, the canned green beans can cause botulism. The FDA advises consumers of the possible risk of serious illness from ingesting these products. No...

• FDA Warns: Risk of Botulism Poisoning From Hot Dog Chili Sauce

  Chrissie Cole | July 19, 2007 10:57 PM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers not to eat ten ounce cans of Castleberry Hot Dog Chili Sauce with the UPC 3030000101 with "best by" dates (found on the lid) from April 30, 2009 to May 22, 2009 due to possible botulism contamination.Consumers with any of these food products should throw them away immediately. If the best by date is missing or...

• Child Wins Damages in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

  Chrissie Cole | July 05, 2007 11:33 PM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  A jury has awarded $96 million in future damages in a medical malpractice case of a child who developed a rare neurological disorder that was caused by untreated jaundice after his birth four years ago at Verdugo Hills Hospital.The current award value is $15 million, but it expected to reach $96 million over the course of medical care for the boy throughout his lifetime. Making it one of the...

• Mom Dies in SUV Crash as her Son is Learning to Drive

  Chrissie Cole | June 23, 2007 12:13 AM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  The mother of a teenager learning how to drive was killed in a car accident, Thursday, when their SUV crashed into a ditch. The boy's stepfather was in the front passenger seat giving the boy driving instructions, while the mother and her baby were in the back.All the occupants were wearing seatbelts and the infant was in a car seat at the time of the crash.According to a California Highway...