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08/20/2025

SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER VIOLENT DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE IN OROVILLE

Oroville, CA- On August 18, 2025, the Oroville Police Department received a 911 call reporting a disturbance possibly involving a knife near the area of Valley View Dr and Service St.

Responding officers located two individuals attempting to flee the scene. Additional officers located an injured, pregnant female victim and immediately rendered aid. Both suspects were detained, and an investigation began.

Initial information suggested the victim had been stabbed. Investigators have since confirmed there were no injuries related to a stabbing. The victim sustained injuries as a result of a violent assault.

Through the course of the investigation, officers determined the suspects, Valvena Hedrick, 48, of Idaho, and Cowin Mixhedrick, 24, of Oroville, assaulted the victim and caused damage inside the residence.

Due to this being a domestic violence case, further identifying information about the victim will not be released out of respect for her privacy.

Both Hedrick and Mixhedrick were transported and booked into the Butte County Jail. They face an array of felony and misdemeanor charges, including, but not limited to, domestic violence, battery, and vandalism.

No additional information regarding this case will be released at this time.

08/18/2025

Fire 🔥

Near Loma Rica Rd & La Porte Rd, East of Honcut
Butte & Yuba Counties
Aug 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Camera view: https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=39.5051_-121.3838_9&id=Axis-Paynes

4:30 PM
Forward progression has been stopped - per Incident Command

@ 4:30 p.m. {Update} FORWARD Progress stopped. Fire is holding at 3-4 acres. Resources committed 2 hours for mop-up and investigation.

resources are at scene of a vegetation fire in the area of Loma Rica rd. and La Porte rd. in the Bangor area. The fire is 3 acres. Ground and aerial resources are engaged actively fighting the fire.

@ 4:18pm
The fire is now 3 to 4 acres in grass, on the south side of Loma Rica Rd with multiple structures threatened - per Incident Command

@ 4:14pm
The fire is approx 2 to 3 acres with a couple structures threatened - per unit at scene

08/11/2025

Fire 🔥
1800 Block of Robinson Mill Rd, Rackerby
08.09.25 @ 5:05pm



@ 5:51 pm

Forward progress of the fire has been stopped with hose lay around the fire. Resources will remain on scene for approximately 1 to 2 hours, per Incident Command.

@ 5:39pm

The fire is approximately 1 to 2 acres with a moderate rate of spread, per Incident Command.

@ 5:26pm

The fire is currently a half acre with a moderate rate of spread in grass and oak woodland with a road on one side and boxed in by retardant with multiple structures threatened in the area, per Air Attack.

@ 5:05pm

The fire is approximately 1/4 acre to 1/2 acre in grass near structures, per Air Attack.

08/10/2025

Fire 🔥
Resources responding to the area of of Sunset Rd & Ponderosa Rd, # OregonHouse in County, CA
08.09.25 @ 3:03pm



@ 3:56pm
Additional ground resources have been requested to include 5 strike teams (25 type-3 engines), 8 hand crews, and 6 dozers - per Incident Command

@ 3:38pm

The fire is now 10-12 acres, burning with a dangerous rate of spread and short-range spotting. Many structures are in the area and are threatened - Per Air Attack over the incident

A current view of the incident can be seen on the attached camera.

@ 3:38pm

The fire is now 10-12 acres, burning with a dangerous rate of spread and short-range spotting. Many structures are in the area and are threatened - Per Air Attack over the incident

A current view of the incident can be seen on the attached camera.

@ 3:31 PM
Local evacuations are taking place along Ponderosa Rd - per radio traffic

@ 3:24pm
The fire is 7-10 acres burning in the timber at a dangerous rate of spread, headed to the top of the ridge with short-range spotting - per Air Attack over the fire

@ 3:22pm
Additional air resources have been requested, including 2 air tankers and 2 helicopters - per radio traffic.

@ 3:16pm
An additional 10 engines, 4 crews, and 4 water tenders have been requested - per radio traffic.

Video: https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=39.3837_-121.2376_10&id=Axis-OregonHouse
Oregon House - ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego

08/10/2025

Fire 🔥
Resources responding to the area of of Sunset Rd & Ponderosa Rd, # OregonHouse in County, CA
08.09.25 @ 3:03pm



Evacuation Order - Level 3 - Go
YUB-E089, YUB-E093, YUB-E094

Evacuation Warning - Level 2 - Set
YUB-E006, YUB-E081, YUB-E092

Evacuation Notes
These zones are viewable on the Watch Duty map or via the Genasys Evacuation Map.

@ The fire has been mapped at 83.1 acres by FIRIS OES Intel 12. Their perimeter can be viewed by toggling on the Active Fire Perimeters layer on the Watch Duty Map.

@ 6:08pm

Per Cal Fire Butte County:

{update} Forward progress stopped. Hose has been deployed around the fire perimeter. Air resources have been released. Ground personnel committed 2 hours for mop-up. Fire is estimated to be 2 acres and the cause under investigation.

@ 5:54pm

Sheriff's Posse Arena at 5396 Marysville Rd, Browns Valley is open for large animals - per the Yuba County Sheriff's Department on Facebook.

@ 4:42pm

The fire has been mapped at 48.4 acres by FIRIS OES Intel 12. Their perimeter can be viewed by toggling on the Active Fire Perimeters layer on the Watch Duty map.

@ 4:31 PM
An Evacuation WARNING has been issued for Genasys Zone: YUB-E006, YUB-E092

Evacuation Notes
These zones are viewable on the Watch Duty map or via the Genasys Evacuation Map.

@ 4:29pm
An Evacuation WARNING has been issued for Genasys Zone: YUB-E081

These zones are viewable on the Watch Duty map or via the Genasys Evacuation Map.

Additionally, the fire is 40 to 50 acres with a potential for 200 to 300 acres per incident command

@ 4:26pm

An Evacuation ORDER has been issued for Genasys Zone: YUB-E093, YUB-E094, YUB-E089

These zones are viewable on the Watch Duty map or via the Genasys Evacuation Map.

@ 4:24pm
The fire is now approximately 40 acres burning with a moderate-dangerous rate of spread. The fire continues to have short to medium range spotting - Per Air Attack over the incident.

Additional air resources have been requested to include 1 type-3 air tanker and 1 type-1 air tanker - per radio traffic

@ 4:12pm
Additional resources requested. Dangerous rate of spread. Structures threatened.

CAL FIRE firefighters making access to the Ponderosa Fire. The vegetation fire is located North of Marysville Road and East of Willow Glen in the Dobbins area of Yuba County. L

@ 3:56pm
Additional ground resources have been requested to include 5 strike teams (25 type-3 engines), 8 hand crews, and 6 dozers - per Incident Command

@ 3:48pm

CAL FIRE firefighters making access to the Ponderosa Fire. The vegetation fire is located North of Marysville Road and East of Willow Glen in the Dobbins area of Yuba County.

@ 3:38pm

The fire is now 10-12 acres, burning with a dangerous rate of spread and short-range spotting. Many structures are in the area and are threatened - Per Air Attack over the incident

A current view of the incident can be seen on the attached camera.

@ 3:38pm

The fire is now 10-12 acres, burning with a dangerous rate of spread and short-range spotting. Many structures are in the area and are threatened - Per Air Attack over the incident

A current view of the incident can be seen on the attached camera.

@ 3:31 PM
Local evacuations are taking place along Ponderosa Rd - per radio traffic

@ 3:24pm
The fire is 7-10 acres burning in the timber at a dangerous rate of spread, headed to the top of the ridge with short-range spotting - per Air Attack over the fire

@ 3:22pm
Additional air resources have been requested, including 2 air tankers and 2 helicopters - per radio traffic.

@ 3:16pm
An additional 10 engines, 4 crews, and 4 water tenders have been requested - per radio traffic.

Video: https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=39.3837_-121.2376_10&id=Axis-OregonHouse
Oregon House - ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego

08/09/2025

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Cal Fire responded to the 3500 Block of White Springs Road,
08.09.25 @ 04:26pm


@ 5:01pm
Per IC, the fire is contained on a 10x10 shed.

@ 4:51pm
Forward progress has been stopped, per incident command. All air resources have been released. Some land resources continue and some were cancelled.

@ 4:47pm
Both tankers and 1 helicopter have been released by air attack

@ 4:30pm
The fire is 1/4 acre in grass and brush with a slow rate of spread, per first-arriving unit.

Liam Winstead
• Staff Reporter
6 minutes ago · Aug 9 at 4:32 PM
Report Image
Yankee Hill - ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego
Resources are responding to a reported vegetation fire with smoke showing on camera

08/09/2025

Tonight, August 9, 2025, the Full Sturgeon Moon will rise in all its luminous glory, casting a warm glow over summer landscapes.

This name comes from Native American traditions, particularly those of tribes around the Great Lakes, who noticed that sturgeon fish were most plentiful and easiest to catch during this time of year.

It’s more than just a beautiful sight it’s a seasonal marker connecting the rhythms of the sky to the cycles of life on Earth.

As the Moon climbs above calm lakes and silhouettes of summer trees, its reddish hue will signal the height of summer and the quiet shift toward autumn. For the best view, step outside just after sunset, find a spot away from city lights, and let the night sky work its magic.

Whether you’re capturing it with a camera or simply soaking in the view, it’s an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the natural world.

📸 Credit: Astronomical calendars, Native American seasonal naming traditions, and lunar observation guides.

07/30/2025

Update

⚠️TSUNAMI WATCH in effect for the California coast. Estimated time of arrival as early as 12:15 AM on July 30. People along the coast: Stand by for further updates. at conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/ma…

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A Tsunami Advisory has been issued for the California coast, along with the coast of Alaska, Oregon and Washington, following a powerful earthquake near Russia on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management issued a Tsunami Warning for Hawaii.

Tsunami Advisory is in effect for the coast of California as a result of an 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. Tsunami waves are capable of producing strong currents and dangerous waves. Stay away from beaches and waterways until officials deem it safe to return.

The U.S. Tsunami Warning System recorded a magnitude 8.8 quake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The U.S. Geological Survey said it hit at a depth of 19.3 kilometers.

The California coast was initially under a Tsunami Watch before it was upgraded to a Tsunami Advisory. Under a Tsunami Advisory, strong currents are expected and residents are urged to stay away from beaches and harbors.

Damage and evacuations were reported in the Russian regions nearest the quake's epicenter on the Kamchatka Peninsula.

The first tsunami wave hit the coastal area of Severo-Kurilsk, the main settlement on Russia's Kuril Islands in the Pacific, according to the local governor Valery Limarenko. He said residents were safe and staying on high ground until the threat of a repeat wave was gone.

The National Weather Service Bay Area said the estimated time of arrival for a tsunami was 12:15 a.m. Wednesday for Monterey and 12:40 a.m. for San Francisco.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office said the governor has been briefed on the Tsunami Advisory and his Office of Emergency Services is closely coordinating with officials in coastal communities.

"We encourage everyone to stay alert and follow guidance from local emergency personnel," the governor's press office said.

In Hawaii, the earliest estimated arrival for a first tsunami wave is expected at 7:17 p.m. local time, or 10:17 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Under a Tsunami Warning, dangerous flooding is possible and residents are urged to move to higher ground.

--The Associated Press contributed to this report.

07/27/2025

07/27/2025

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