News From Around The County
BURNEY, Calif. — Authorities arrested a Burney man who allegedly fled the scene of an accident that left a traffic sign as well as vehicle parts and debris scattered across SR-299E, east of Hatchet Summit, late Monday evening Aug. 10. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: McArthur man arrested after robbing Burney bank, assaulting minor Wanted out of Florida since 2005, sex offender […]
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BURNEY, Calif. — A McArthur man is in custody after officials say he robbed the Tri-Counties Bank in Burney and assaulted a juvenile while on his way out of the business with money he had been handed this afternoon, Monday, Aug. 10. According to officials now investigating the incident, the man – who has since been identified as Kwahn Quinn, […]
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JOHNSON PARK, Calif. — Authorities say a local woman suspected of driving under the influence was arrested after she struck several barrier poles before hitting Chatty Kathy’s, a popular Johnson Park restaurant located just east of Burney, this afternoon, Monday, July 27. The DUI crash, which caused minor damage to the structure, also destroyed the business’s gas, electric, and water […]
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BURNEY, Calif. — With the newly constructed Grocery Outlet Bargain Market’s Grand Opening just two days away, residents of the Intermountain area more than just a little excited to soon have another local option for “big savings on name brand, high-quality merchandise.” With their Grand Opening scheduled for this Thursday, July 9, the store is in the final stages of preparation […]
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BURNEY, Calif. — Authorities today are continuing to investigate the theft of an SUV, after a CHP officer located and recovered the vehicle in Burney early Friday morning, June 26. The SUV, an older model, silver Suzuki Samurai with multi-colored stripes, had been reported stolen from the McArthur area several days before it was found parked in Burney, CHP Officer […]
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UPDATED: Tuesday, June 23, 3:20 p.m. See Original Story below. BURNEY, Calif. — A battalion chief at the scene of a small vegetation fire burning off Tamarack Rd. in Burney updated at 3:08 p.m., that the fire had been knocked down and cancelled all other incoming firefighters and apparatus. The official reported that some firefighters already at the location would […]
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Writer’s Note: This is a breaking news story with no verified facts other than official radio traffic, and is based on witness statements alone. As such, details could change as more information becomes available.-TM UPDATED: Tuesday, June 9, 3:48 p.m. See Original Story and additional photos below. BURNEY, Calif. — Firefighters are continuing to work at the scene of a […]
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BURNEY, Calif. — Accused of stabbing his brother in the chest during a domestic disturbance at his elderly parent’s residence earlier this year, a Burney man pleaded guilty in court last week, according to the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office. He is expected to be handed down a 14 year prison term at his sentencing next month, DA officials have […]
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BURNEY, Calif. — Residents of the small Intermountain community of Burney are applauding the recent decision by the town’s sole grocery store to add to the hours already designated for elderly, handicap, or at-risk shoppers amidst the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. Based on comments and responses to a social media post announcing the store’s updated hours, area residents seem […]
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UPDATED: Wednesday, April 1, 11:55 a.m. See Original Story below. BELLA VISTA, Calif. — Authorities have identified a man killed Saturday evening in the Bella Vista area, March 28, after his vehicle soared off SR-99E and crashed into several trees. The victim killed in the crash, who has since been identified as 43-year-old, Tilak Madhukar Baviskar, of Yuba City, worked […]
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