Gardening is one of the most popular leisure activities that Americans enjoy, and interest is increasing every year. Although some people garden only for the beauty and peacefulness of their gardens, many more people enjoy the vegetables and fruits picked
Volunteering at Lake Oroville Visitor Center provides area residents the opportunity to meet people from around the world and share Oroville’s interesting history and some of the unusual features that make our area so special.
Our thorough volunteer trai
Cat Rock Loop: On this February 21st hike we circumnavigate Cat Rock, a dacite dome split in half, ascending 500’ above Peace Valley on the Sutter Buttes’ northern flank. We begin the trip with a visit to an ancient Indian encampment then trek to a pro
February is “Love Your Library” Month at Butte County Library. Each year this month-long celebration provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the important role libraries play in local communities. As we have seen during this past year, the importa
SENIORS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HELP WITH PRESCRIPTION COSTS AND DON’T KNOW IT!
There are thousands of seniors and adults with disabilities who have Medicare that are struggling to pay for their prescription costs and are not aware that there is help available.
Well folks, today I want to visit with you about the first tool I remember. To get this story in perspective, it’s important to remind you that I was born on a dry hill farm south West of Riverdale, Nebr. At that time, my parents were fairly prosperous a
The Butte County Historical Society’s Second Annual Tea will be held at the Ehmann Home on February 13. The date coincides with the Chinese New Year—this year being the Year of the Tiger. The Asian theme of this year’s Tea will feature Asian cuisine and
For over 3 years, Pro Championship Wrestling (PCW) has electrified the Municipal Auditorium and captivated the city of Oroville! With amazing athleticism, entertaining characters and the ability to give it’s fans exactly what they paid for, every single t
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Officer: Americans jailed in Haiti tried taking other kids U.S. missionaries in Haiti who face kidnapping charges for trying to take 33 children out of the country made an earlier attempt to take kids, says a Haitian police officer.
Toyota recalls more than 400,000 cars Toyota's president apologized Tuesday as he announced the global recall of more than 400,000 of the automaker's 2010 hybrid models, including the Prius.
Murtha dies after surgery complications Rep. John Murtha died as a result of recent gallbladder surgery complications that arose from doctors accidentally nicking Murtha's intestines, a source told CNN.
Crew checks shuttle for damage As they head toward a rendezvous with the international space station, crew members of the space shuttle Endeavour are checking for any signs of damage after Monday's early morning launch.
Police: Iraq vet abused daughter An Iraq war veteran has been charged with assault on suspicion of abusing his daughter, whose head he allegedly held in water to get her to recite the ABCs, according to police in Yelm, Washington.
Ripples of Dubai killing spread A man was murdered in his Dubai hotel room by a hit squad that operated with European passports, police say. Sounds like the plot of a novel, but this is reality and the hunt is on for the killers of top Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.
Elizabeth Smart kidnapper pleads guilty A woman convicted in the 2002 kidnapping of Utah teenager Elizabeth Smart pleaded guilty in the attempted kidnapping of Smart's cousin a month later, court officials said Monday.
3 shot during New Orleans celebration Three people were shot amid celebrations surrounding the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl win, police said Monday.
Up to 20 more inches of snow for D.C. A second round of snow is heading toward Washington, D.C., and surrounding cities, where residents are still digging out after a record-setting blizzard.
