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California DMV approves new regulations for autonomous vehicles to strengthen oversight, authorize testing
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (612+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Department of Motor Vehicles approved new autonomous vehicle regulations that strengthen oversight and enforcement while authorizing testing and deployment of heavy-duty vehicles for freight and transit operations. The comprehensive rules update the department's autonomous vehicle regulations,…...
Anderson unveils solar project expected to save millions
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (323+ words) Anderson city leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of a solar installation project at the city's wastewater treatment plant. Action News Now reporter Timea Horvath shows us what this project could mean for energy costs in…...
Neighbors in Manton raising concerns regarding approved solar project along Battle Creek Bottom Road
3+ week, 4+ day ago (69+ words) Action News Now Action News Now reporter Timea Horvath reports from Manton in Shasta County. Locals who spoke with Action News Now regarding the approved solar panel project worry the panels will negatively impact wildlife living in the area, pose…...
Solar panels coming to Chico Aquatic Center
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (81+ words) Action News Now he Chico Area Recreation and Park District is set to provide an update on construction progress at the Chico Aquatic Center on Garner Lane. The board will discuss the project at its meeting. According to the district,…...
Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (438+ words) US President Donald Trump speaks during a stop at the Machine Shed restaurant in Urbandale, Iowa, on January 27. President Donald Trump has long fought California's efforts to curb tailpipe emissions and spur electric vehicle adoption, and last summer he blocked…...
California DMV releases autonomous vehicle report, nine million miles logged in testing
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (224+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has reported that autonomous vehicles with testing permits logged more than 9 million miles on the state's public roads between December 1, 2024, and November 30, 2025. The DMV's annual Autonomous Vehicle Disengagement Reports provide insights into…...
Chico homeowners face higher PG&E bills as fog dims solar power
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (270+ words) CHICO, Calif. " Many Chico homeowners " including those who rely on solar power " are seeing higher-than-expected utility bills this month as cold weather and persistent fog reduce energy efficiency. The drop in temperatures is driving up the natural gas portion of…...
California gets $297 M for low-emission buses; see local impact
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (201+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. - California is set to receive a significant boost in its transition to low-emission commuter buses. According to the Department of Transportation, over $297 million has been allocated to 24 projects across the state. The funding comes from the Federal Transit Administration's…...
Chico State automotive club builds race car from scratch
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (322+ words) CHICO, Calif. " Chico State students have finished building a race car that took two years, more than 10, 000 hours, and the combined effort of over 50 students to complete. The car was built by the Chico State Formula SAE Club " short for…...
EV tax credit set to expire Tuesday; Chico dealerships say EVs running out
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (224+ words) CHICO, Calif. " If you're looking to buy an electric vehicle, time is running out to cash in on federal savings. The federal tax credit of up to $7, 500 for new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles is set to expire…...