Rackerby News

Way to show up, Oroville!!!! Y'all knock my boots off. As a friend of mine shouted over the noise of laughter, chatter, clanking dishes and order calls at Mike's Grande Burger Thursday night, "God bless small towns." "And God bless the people who live in them," I shouted back as more people squeezed their way into the already crowded dining room.

Women in Butte County's work force made some salary gains in 1984, but still lag behind their male counterparts.

Dozens of people protested Tuesday at Yuba College over what they say are plans to cut 56 jobs - a fourth of the non-teaching staff that includes secretaries, groundskeepers and custodians.

Candle making, weaving and old pioneer activities were all part of Bidwell Bar Day Saturday, with visitors braving the wet weather to participate in the annual celebration of the oldest suspension bridge in the state.