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Butte County receives excellence award for financial reporting

The Butte County Auditor-Controller’s Office has been honored with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

By Chico Times | Oct 25, 2024

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Republicans announce press conference on lowering California gas prices

SACRAMENTO – Tomorrow, ahead of the first committee hearing of the special session on Governor Gavin Newsom’s refinery mandate, Assembly Republicans will hold a press conference to discuss their proposals aimed at lowering gas prices and providing Californians with immediate relief at the pump.

By Chico Times | Sep 17, 2024

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Butte County ensures secure and accurate elections

By Chico Times | Sep 17, 2024

In Butte County, officials are committed to administering secure, accurate, and fast elections. Security measures include rigorous voter roll maintenance, signature verification, and voter tools such as the "Where's My Ballot?" tracker.

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Assembly Republicans introduce bills aimed at reducing California's high gas prices

By Chico Times | Sep 11, 2024

SACRAMENTO – As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state. This package includes measures to suspend the gas tax without impacting transportation projects, increase transparency on price-setting, and curb overregulation. These proposals stand in contrast to Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans.

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Governors criticize Newsom's policies amid rising gas prices

By Chico Times | Sep 10, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Despite substantial evidence to the contrary, Governor Newsom maintains that California’s high gas prices result from “Big Oil” price gouging. This issue has extended beyond California, affecting states like Nevada and Arizona.

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Assemblyman James Gallagher announces passage of key legislation awaiting governor's signature

By Chico Times | Sep 9, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) today announced the passage of several critical bills he authored during the 2024 legislative session, which now await the Governor’s signature. These bills address key issues such as educational equity, patient rights, economic opportunity, and energy reliability.

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Gallagher demands probe into end-of-session parliamentary violations

By Chico Times | Sep 9, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) has demanded answers from the Assembly Rules Committee following several parliamentary violations that disrupted debate and caused disorder at the end of the 2024 legislative session.

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Gallagher approves Newsom's veto of subsidies for illegal immigrant homebuyers

By Chico Times | Sep 6, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) has expressed approval of Governor Newsom’s decision to veto AB 1840. The bill would have made illegal immigrants eligible for taxpayer-funded benefits from the CalHFA home buying assistance program.

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Republican lawmakers demand transparency on potential rise in California gas prices

By Chico Times | Sep 6, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Despite repeated warnings from Republicans and his own administration that Governor Gavin Newsom’s regulations will drive up gas prices, the governor is proceeding with a special session to advance another proposal through the Legislature.

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Newsom disputes GOP gas tax relief plan amid rising fuel costs

By Chico Times | Sep 5, 2024

SACRAMENTO – After a week of criticism regarding his special session, Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the public on X, claiming that a Republican proposal to suspend California’s gas tax would negatively impact road projects and employment.

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Butte County Library introduces 'Library of Things' for household item lending

By Chico Times | Sep 5, 2024

The Butte County Library is offering an innovative service called the Library of Things, allowing patrons to check out a variety of household items. With a library card, residents can borrow items such as camping stoves, telescopes, baking pans, and paper shredders.

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Butte County seeks public input on updated hazard mitigation plan

By Chico Times | Sep 5, 2024

Butte County, CA -- Butte County is collaborating with five incorporated communities, the Enterprise Rancheria, and various special districts to update the 2019 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The plan addresses hazards such as floods, droughts, wildfires, and severe weather. While these natural hazards cannot be prevented, an LHMP provides a long-term strategy to mitigate disaster risks. Communities with a FEMA-approved LHMP are eligible for pre- and post-disaster mitigation grant funding.

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Asm. Joe Patterson criticizes Gov. Newsom's special session on gas prices

By Chico Times | Sep 4, 2024

Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) has criticized Governor Gavin Newsom's special session, urging Democrats to reject the governor's proposal which he claims would withhold gas from California drivers. According to Patterson, energy experts within Newsom's administration have warned that this plan could lead to increased prices and supply shortages.

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Gallagher criticizes Governor Newsom's plan to increase gas prices

By Chico Times | Sep 3, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) issued a statement on the introduction of legislation enacting Governor Newsom’s plan to increase gas prices by requiring refiners to withhold fuel from drivers.

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Gallagher criticizes Newsom's special session on fuel regulation

By Chico Times | Aug 31, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher issued a statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom's call for a special session of the Legislature. The session aims to consider a proposal that mandates refiners withhold fuel from the market.

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Legislative Republicans seek details from Gov. Newsom on fuel storage mandate

By Chico Times | Aug 30, 2024

SACRAMENTO – In a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, Legislative Republicans are requesting clarification on the projected impact of his fuel storage mandate proposal on gas prices, strategies to mitigate shortages, and how these new policies will align with existing measures that could increase costs.

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Governor Newsom's refinery storage mandate sparks controversy over potential price hikes

By Chico Times | Aug 29, 2024

SACRAMENTO – This week, Governor Gavin Newsom introduced a proposal to impose new storage requirements on refineries as part of his campaign to "hold big oil accountable." The Governor has indicated he may call a special session if the Legislature does not pass the proposal promptly.

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Gallagher releases statement on defeat of bill to overturn life sentences

By Chico Times | Aug 29, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher of Yuba City issued a statement following the defeat of SB 94, a bill introduced by Senator Dave Cortese. The bill proposed allowing individuals serving life sentences for violent crimes to seek sentence reductions.

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California Republicans oppose Senate Bill allowing potential release of convicted murderers

By Chico Times | Aug 22, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Victim advocates and law enforcement joined California Senate and Assembly Republicans today to rally against Senate Bill 94 (D-Cortese) during a press conference at the State Capitol. The proposal, revived by legislative Democrats, would make some of the state’s worst murderers eligible for release. Videos of the press conference and high-resolution photos are available.

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Press conference scheduled against SB 94 allowing parole for convicted murderers

By Chico Times | Aug 21, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Tomorrow, Thursday, August 22, victim advocates, law enforcement officials, and Legislative Republicans will convene at the State Capitol to voice their opposition to Senate Bill 94 (Cortese). The bill would allow individuals serving life sentences without parole for murder to have their sentences overturned. Critics argue that this could result in some of the most violent offenders being released and compel victims' families to endure parole hearings.