Deborah Anderaos

BIGGS, Calif. – The Community Action Agency of Butte County will host a free food distribution event on Friday, May 28. The food distribution will be held at the Community Hall 280 B Street in Biggs from 10 a.m. to noon, or until supplies run out. “We’ve organized a drive-through event using pre-boxed food to help protect those in need of food and our volunteers to the maximum extent” Tom Dearmore, CAA Community Services Manager for the North State Food Bank said.

CHICO, Calif. – Memorial Day is less than a week away and the Veterans of Foreign Wars wants to help you honor your veteran. For $100, you can have a flag flown along Mangrove Ave. in Chico. Simply mail your check to VFW Post 1555, 554 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico, CA. 95926. A nameplate will also be mounted on a memorial monument. The flags will be posted on various holidays. For more information, contact Mike Halldorson at (530) 513-3730. Also happening along Mangrove Ave.

RANCHO TEHAMA, Calif. – CAL FIRE crews have stopped forward progress on a vegetation fire that broke out in Rancho Tehama. Just before 12:30 p.m., crews said in a tweet that the fire has burned three acres. It is located on Pinecone Ct & Stagecoach Rd in Rancho Tehama Reserve. CAL FIRE said multiple vehicles were also on fire in the same location. Action News Now is working to learn more.