Elevated mood
Of course, with beautiful weather comes outdoor activities. While others were enjoying Bidwell Park Sunday by walking or riding bikes, Farrah Leah (left) decided to keep her plans up in the air.

Robbery suspect arrested at gas station after workers stopped him
PARADISE — A Valero Gas Station attendant on the Skyway in Paradise was threatened with a knife Saturday night as he tried to stop a man for allegedly shoplifting a pair of $19 sunglasses.

Blog Log
From "Commission Impossible" by Lon Glazner: Some of the money for Chico's $28 million in capital projects this year comes from the federal stimulus funds (ARRA).

Older mobile homes, waste water on agenda
OROVILLE — Tuesday the Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance that, if adopted, could prohibit the installation of a manufactured home more than 10 years old.

Comment period extended on 'safe harbor' plan along Sacramento River
Time is still available to make comments on a proposal for the Safe Harbor Agreement along the Sacramento River.

Dead bird tests for West Nile virus officially start now
Starting today, the California Department of Public Health will again be testing dead birds for West Nile virus, according to the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District.

City hopes Web site will help economy
CHICO — The city of Chico unveiled its new economic development Web site this week, hoping the expanded Web presence will attract businesses to the area and boost the local economy.

City's housing plans, animal shelter loan request goes before council
CHICO — The Chico City Council Tuesday night will consider approving a plan that outlines Chico's housing and community development actions over the next five years and will also review a letter from the Butte County Humane Society asking for