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• 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...

• 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...

• Toddler Seriously Injured in Crash

  Christina Cole | April 06, 2007 11:37 PM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  A 2-year-old Chico boy is at UC Davis Medical Center recovering from serious injuries he sustained in a car accident on Sunday morning.A police report says the toddler, was riding in a safety seat in the back seat of his mother's car, that was heading west on East 20th, near Bruce Road. The car veered to the left, crashing into a tree. The driver, 24, was wearing a seatbelt and suffered only...

• Rat Poison found in Recalled Pet Food

  Christina Cole | March 25, 2007 10:42 AM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  Menu Foods recalled several brands of cat and dog food products nationwide last week after many pets were getting sick and in some cases even dying.Scientists have found a drug that is used to kill rats in two cat food samples but they are unclear as to how the substance got into the food. Menu Foods says 15 cats and 1 dog have died since the contamination, however, a veterinarian group says the...

• Weber Genesis Grills Recalled

  Christina Cole | March 06, 2007 12:46 PM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  Weber Genesis is recalling their 320 series gas grills. The gas hose attached to the side burner can crack or break off during shipping causing it to leak gas when in use, posing a fire hazard to users.To date, Weber has received 49 reports of hose damage or gas leaks. Thankfully no injuries have been reported.The recall involves the Weber Genesis 320 Series gas grills that are designed for use...

• Strange Car Mishap Unexplained

  Christina Cole | January 10, 2007 6:28 PM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  San Diego, California Police have a mystery to unsolve. They are busy trying to figure out how a truck ended up on top of a parked car on Tuesday.Somehow, a tree trimming truck came to rest on top of a Porsche that was in a driveway. Thankfully, there was no one in the car at the time of the accident and the truck driver was uninjured as well. Police are still investigating.

• Bo Derek's Brother Killed in Motorcycle Accident

  Christina Cole | December 17, 2006 10:06 PM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  Actress Bo Derek is devastated over a motorcycle accident that claimed the life of her brother wile he was on his way to visit her at her home.Collin Johnson, 47, lost control of his motorcycle on a Los Angeles freeway on November 22nd, just after 6pm. While lying helpless on the highway, Collins was struck and pinned underneath an oncoming car. According to the Los Angeles County Coroner,...

• Poizner Proposes to Undo Garamendi’s Good

  Amber Wheat | February 09, 2009 5:33 PM | 0 CommentsChico, CA

  When Lt. Governor John Garamendi was California’s Insurance Commissioner, he worked to protect insurance consumers. Among his many causes was that of prohibiting insurers from reducing group...

• 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...

• 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...