A brush fire that broke out Thursday, August 22, off Highway 243 in the San Bernardino National Forest south of Banning scorched approximately 30 acres before it was extinguished. The fire, dubbed the “Edna Fire,” was reported around 3:39 p.m. in the area of Highway 243 and Mount Edna Road in Banning, according to the […]
CHICO — As far as professional careers go, Butte County’s health officer has come a long way. His designation on department letterhead – Dr. David Canton, DO, MPH, JD, health officer – provides some insight, but his resume is more extensive than his series of titles. Canton Yes, Canton is a physician with a law […]
OROVILLE – After one of the most active fire seasons in years, the Butte County Board of Supervisors has decided to consolidate recent wildfires into a single emergency response effort. Butte County Chief Administrative Officer Andy Pickett brought the point to the board during Tuesday’s meeting, which will ratify emergency declarations for the Park and […]
