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From Action News Now, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Action News NowYesterday

    CAL FIRE Butte County celebrates academy grad headed to Paradise

    Congratulations to Zak Marasti, a CAL FIRE/Butte County firefighter, on graduating from the Company Officer Academy in Ione. He will now serve as a Fire Apparatus Engineer at Station 35 in Paradise.

  2. Action News NowYesterday

    Butte County fire captain retires after decades of service

    After decades of service with CAL FIRE/Butte County, Fire Captain Matt McKenzie has officially retired. From volunteering in his early days to commanding operations throughout the Butte Unit, McKenzie leaves behind a legacy of leadership that his fellow firefighters say will not easily be forgotten.

  3. Action News NowYesterday

    Butte County K9 teams train for sharper patrol skills

    Butte County Sheriff's K9 teams are sharpening their skills this week, with Deputy Miller and Sgt. Chamness training at the Sutter County Range and Deputy Sharp completing his basic handler

  4. Action News NowYesterday

    Butte County Sheriff's Office welcomes 2 new deputies

    The Butte County Sheriff's Office welcomed 2 new members to its team this week, as Sheriff Honea swore in Lateral Deputy Marquise Williams and Correctional Deputy Dakota Portwood. Both deputies