The company was awarded tax abatement from the state and county governments in ex- change for investing $2.5 million and adding 20 jobs over the next three years, he added. Right now, the hose producer employs close to 200, and Harvey said the addi- tions will push it to about 215. ...
officials have arrested two men in connection with the burglary of a fire station in butte county. robert depalma and william erlbacher, both from concow, calif., were arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft, looting during an emergency and possession of stol...