Kelli Saam

Chico police arrested Dequanjae Crockett just after 8 p.m. Wednesday following an assault in Chico City Plaza. The victim was taken to Enloe Health, and Crockett was arrested for battery and possession of tear gas. tinyurl.com/3j9esdws

California's wolf population has grown to about 90 animals across 12 known packs, most in Northern California. New details show there were 21 confirmed wolf attacks on livestock between January and March, tinyurl.com/asyvzn77

A new fence is going up around Caper Acres Playground in Chico's Bidwell Park. Chico Park Manager Shane Romain says the $135,000 project will bring added security and aesthetics tinyurl.com/4e5988p7

An early-morning fire destroyed a mobile home on Lincoln Boulevard in Oroville. No one was hurt, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation tinyurl.com/ykk257ba

William Horn has been missing for more than 2 weeks after going on a day-and-a-half hike in the Beegum Creek area of Tehama County on April 5. His wife, Jessica Cotton is asking for volunteers to help search for him tinyurl.com/ykdvx3d9

CHP officers helped deliver a baby girl on the side of Highway 99 at Southgate Avenue in Chico early Tuesday morning. Both mother and baby are doing well tinyurl.com/2z2mw49e

Shasta County Deputy Dustin Funderburg suffered a fractured vertebra and a severe head laceration after his vehicle collided head-on with a propane truck on April 8 near Igo. tinyurl.com/yr87pwk9

A memorial run for Suzie Smith, the Shasta County flight nurse killed in a helicopter crash in October, raised an estimated $17,000 for her charity "Our Angel That Flies," which funds medical causes. tinyurl.com/2zpvrypy

Paul J. Zingg, who served as Chico State president from 2004 to 2016, has died at 80. According to the university, Zingg championed sustainability, student success, and diversity during his tenure. tinyurl.com/3zx572pr

BREAKING NEWS: Firefighters are on the scene of an apartment fire on West 3rd Street near Ash Street in Chico. The fire was reported just before 4 AM on the city's west side.tinyurl.com/2ze4mebv

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down Sunday afternoon about 4 miles southeast of Vina in Tehama County. No damage or injuries have been reported. tinyurl.com/2fkr8hv3

Shasta County officials are asking residents to submit letters opposing the early release of Robert Barber, who was convicted in 2000 of 32 counts of sexually abusing young boys over decades tinyurl.com/ytvmbymu

EXCLUSIVE: CBS News is first to report charges against 21 suspects in a $267 million California hospice fraud case. Bodycam video shows state Department of Justice officers raiding 10 homes and offices tied to the alleged scheme. cbsn.ws/4e8c4Mk

Exclusive: Multiple people were arrested in a crackdown on an LA hospice fraud ring allegedly tied to $267M in bogus charges. cbsn.ws/4skGlLd

BANDZ IS BACK! Chico police tracked down Bandz, a 3-month-old French bulldog stolen from a Tesla charging station on East 20th Street on Saturday. The puppy, worth $7,500, was returned to his owner on Tuesday. tinyurl.com/4zx9xv8z

32 dogs and cats are competing in Oroville's annual "Pooch Playoffs" to determine Butte County's cutest pet. The bracket-style competition raises money for the Northwest SPCA, with voting open to the public through Saturday. tinyurl.com/4ha7uvt6

BREAKING NEWS According to Chico Police, a suspect who barricaded themselves inside a residence near Native Oak and Bruce Road Thursday morning has surrendered and is now in custody. tinyurl.com/4rk89mhy

Chico City Council postponed its decision on adding bike lanes as part of the downtown revitalization project after a 3-3 deadlock. The council is weighing 3 options that would reduce vehicle traffic lanes and add bike lanes tinyurl.com/4aw82fs7

BREAKING NEWS: A big rig drove off a bridge on Highway 99 north of Los Molinos at Mill Creek near Butler Street early Tuesday, and the driver was stuck inside tinyurl.com/mr2fu9w9

The Chico Chamber of Commerce is pushing back on a proposed 180% sewer rate increase set for the first year. The group is asking the City Council to delay the hike and develop a phased approach instead. Today's council meeting is at 6 p.m. tinyurl.com/4upsazjs