Local News

- Homecoming Honors
- 2010 Queen, Mr. Cardinal celebrated at big game
- By Julie R. Johnson/Tri-County Newspapers
- It was a week of fun and festivities at Corning High School leading up to last night's Basketball Homecoming crowning of a queen and her court, as well as Mr. Cardinal.
During half-time of the varsity Cardinals versus Anderson basketball game,... Full story
- Ag marketing workshop planned
- By Rick Longley/Tri-County Newspapers
- A Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaign is underway for tri-county growers and ranchers to promote their products to consumers.
The Northern California Regional Land Trust hosts a workshop Wednesday in Orland to share tips on direct marketing for farmers... Full story
- Teen crossing Solano hit by car
- Julie R. Johnson / Corning Observer
- A California Highway Patrol helicopter landed in the middle of town Sunday to pick up a 14-year-old boy who was injured when struck by a car.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Solano and Sixth streets at 1:15 p.m. as Louis Rico was... Full story

- Councilwoman Hill to leave office
- By Julie R. Johnson/Tri-County Newspapers
- During Tuesday's city council meeting, Councilwoman Becky Hill plans on disclosing the details and timing of her decision to leave office.
"My husband (Chris Hill) and I are moving to another state," Hill said. "It was a decision based on the... Full story
- Potential political candidates begin the process
- By Julie R. Johnson/Tri-County Newspapers
- It's an election year in the state of California and that means one thing for sure - politics is in the air.
Starting at the top with the gubernatorial race and trickling down to county seats, potential candidates are making their intentions known... Full story

- Suspect charged with murder in boyfriend’s death
- By Julie R. Johnson/Tri-County Newspapers
- A Manton woman was arrested and remains behind bars in connection to the homicide of her boyfriend, who was found dead on Tuesday.
Susan Amelia Childs, 49, was booked on suspicion of murder in the death of 39-year-old Larry Lee Arnel of Manton. She... Full story

- Do you know who this is... And the winner is...
- Can you name the people in this photograph which was printed in the Feb. 12, 1990, issue of the Corning Observer? If you want to take a guess call the Observer at 824-5464 or come by the office at 1208 Solano St. Bobbie Dorvall called and correctly... Full story
- Input needed concerning bird-hunting regulations
- Corning Observer
- A public meeting will be held 3:30 p.m. Thursday to gather comments regarding migratory game bird hunting regulations for 2010.
The meeting hosted by the state Department of Fish and Game will be held in the Wildlife Branch Conference Room, 1811... Full story

- Skateboard Park association to meet Tuesday
- Corning Observer
- The association is made up of 168 volunteers who are making an effort to put in a legal and safe skate and bike park as skateboarding is prohibited in many areas of the city. Areas include school property where violators can be cited a fine up to... Full story
- Deadlines looming for school scholarships
- Corning Observer
- Foundations have begun accepting applications for school scholarships and loans for 2010. Here is one of the local scholarships and loans now made available to students in Tehama County and other local counties:
Opportunity Scholarship Fund -... Full story