Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bruce Road in Chico has partially reopened, easing detours for drivers yet construction persists. Action News Now
- ➤ The Tuscan Water District held a workshop to explain its structure, operations, and address concerns about water management and representation among landowners, emphasizing groundwater protection. North State Public Radio
- ➤ The new Bruce Road Bridge over Little Chico Creek, a crucial part of a major roadwork project aimed at improving traffic and pedestrian access, is now installed with completion expected by February 2025. Action News Now
- ➤ Caltrans activated a new traffic signal in Chico at State Route 32 and Meridian Road to enhance road safety, part of a $24.8 million project expected to complete by mid-January. KRCR
- ➤ The Bruce Road Bridge over Little Chico Creek has been completed, marking a major step forward in the roadwork project. Action News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The search for 17-year-old Wesley Cornett and 19-year-old Andruw Cornett, missing for six days during a duck hunting trip at Thermalito Afterbay, continues. Action News Now
- ➤ A high-speed collision in Chico caused by Jeremy Jurek resulted in his vehicle overturning and him being hospitalized, with the investigation ongoing. Action News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Feather River Adventist School in Palermo, Calif., reopened with strengthened community support, including therapy dogs and trauma specialists, after a shooting injured two kindergartners. Action News Now
- ➤ Chico Unified School District implements a $25,000 camera and intercom system to improve campus security, receiving positive feedback from parents. Action News Now
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