One dead in experimental airplane crash near Yuba City, California
The official accident record lists one person on board and one fatality in the July 16, 2026 crash; the National Transportation Safety Board investigation is open.
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Plane Crashes
2 reportsOne killed in Piper PA-22-150 crash near Oroville, California
The National Transportation Safety Board accident record lists one person aboard and one fatality in the February 28, 2026 accident; the cause has not been determined.
Mass Casualty Incidents
2 reportsTwo killed in shooting at Chico library; investigation continues
Officials said two library patrons were killed and one person injured in the June 23 attack at the Chico Branch of the Butte County Library, and that a suspect is in custody.
Two Killed, Child Wounded in Shooting at Chico Library; Suspect in Custody
Chico police said officers reached the Butte County Library branch within two minutes of the first 911 call on Monday and had a suspect in custody in under four minutes.