Candace J Grubbs, Butte County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters wants to help voters who have been impacted by the Camp Fire understand how to update your Voter Registration record.
When voting, your residence address determines the contests that appear on your official ballot. Your mailing address is where we mail your voting materials, which is important because election mail cannot be forwarded to you, it is returned back to the County. You may only be legally registered in one county. See the attached fact sheet for more information.
Burn Permits will be available for sale Friday Nov 29th, 2019
For more burn permit information please contact:
The Paradise Fire Department @ 872-6264, option 1 (automated recording). 767 Birch Street, Paradise, CA 95969
BURN PERIOD NOVEMBER 29, 2019 THROUGH MAY 31, 2020
With the recent rainfall, the wildfire risk has significantly diminished. To assist property owners with removal of vegetation waste created by the Camp Fire the Fire Chief is allowing burning from Nov 29th 2019 through May 31st, 2020 with a valid permit and has suspended the East/West restriction. In the absence of continued rain through the late winter/early spring, the Fire Chief may suspend burning prior to May 31st. The determination of whether to suspend burning will be made by the Fire Chief based on the fire risk. Please call the Paradise Burn Information line at (530) 872-6264 x 1 to check the status of burning after Nov 29th, 2019
WHO CAN BURN/HOW TO OBTAIN A PERMIT:
- Residential burning is permitted only with a valid burn permit. Permits issued in 2019 are valid until December 31st, 2019. January 1st, 2020 new permits are required.
- Permits are available on-line at the following link: Town of Paradise Burn Permits or in person at the Paradise Fire Department located at 767 Birch St. Paradise, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon. ($25 cash or check).
- Fuel Reduction Permits can be obtained in person at the same location above.
WHEN YOU CAN BURN:
- Only on days approved by the Butte County Air Quality Management District (BCAQMD). Prior to burning please call BCAQMD at 332-9407 for daily burn status, listen to option 2 for information specific to Paradise.
- Nov 29th, 2019 through May 31, 2020: On permissive burn days approved by BCAQMD. The alternating East and West Zones restriction has been temporarily suspended. Burning will be allowed throughout the Town on permissible burn days. Poor air quality may require the East and West Zones restriction to be re-implemented.
- 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Burning may be suspended during periods of strong wind. Any suspension or restrictions will be reflected in the BCAQMD daily burn status.
Town of Paradise Weekly Recovery Update
December 11, 2019
Meetings:
Wed. Dec. 18th 6:30-9 pm PID Regular Meeting - PID Board Room - Location: 6332 Clark Rd Paradise, Ca
Events:
November - December Paradise Ice Rink Now Open! - Terry Ashe Recreation Center - Location: 6626 Skyway, Paradise
Sat. Dec. 14th 10-3 pm 4th Annual Kids on the Ridge Christmas Party - Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall - Location: 6550 Skyway Paradise, Ca
Mon. Dec. 16th 3-5 pm Camp Fire Construction Connection - Paradise Lutheran Church - Location: 780 Luther Drive Paradise, Ca
Dec. 20th, 21st, & 22nd 7:15 pm Northern Ca Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker - Paradise Performing Arts Center - Location: 777 Nunneley Rd
Thursdays 6 - 8:00 pm Paradise Community Dinner - 6291 Paradise Alliance Church - Location: 6491 Clark Rd
Updates and Statistics:
Water Updates:
994 Water Advisories lifted
There are about 500 standing homes left to test, PID expects to complete testing to all standing homes by March 2020.
Building Updates:
560 Building Permit Applications Received
402 Building Permits issued
21 Homes Rebuilt (certificate of occupancy issued)
What’s new:
- Paradise Ridge has officially hit 200 businesses open. For a list of all open businesses look on www.Paradisechamber.com/events/calendar/
- During the Council meeting on December 10th, Council voted to elect Greg Bolin as Mayor and Michael Zuccolillo as Vice Mayor. They will serve a one year term.
- The Town of Paradise hired two new police officers to the force. Welcome Officers Tatom and Wood to the Paradise Police Department!
- The 4th Annual Kids on the Ridge Christmas Party is upon us. This Saturday, December 14th between 10 am and 3 pm the Paradise Veterans group wants to create a special day for the kids on the ridge. They have put together this magical day that will include lunch and Santa with Mrs. Claus giving out presents. There will be games and of course the bounce house to entertain the kids. This is a free event for the whole family.
- Paradise residents interested in seeing the documentary “All Its Name Implies,” created by one of our own — Paradise High School graduate and four-time Emmy winner Ev Durán can do so in Chico. Durán will host a premiere of his newest film at the El Rey Theater on Friday, Dec. 20.
- PG&E has extended its date to file claims to 12/31/19 at 5:00 PM PST. There is no cost to submit a claim, an attorney is not required and there are only 11 questions that need to be answered. The claim process can be accessed at www.officialfireclaims.com or 1-888-908-0100.
- Northern California Ballet is proud to present the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker at PPAC December 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Matinee Saturday and Sunday at 2:15 and evening performances Friday and Saturday, 7:15. Reserved seating $20, General is $15, Under 16 is $12. Come and be enchanted by the music and dancing! Find tickets available at NCB Paradise, 872-1719, NCB Oroville, 680-5308, Music Connection Chico, 898-0110, and Nic's in Paradise. For more information visit https://northerncaliforniaballet.com/
- The Paradise Town Council and the Butte County Board of Supervisors passed ordinances requiring the removal of hazard trees damaged by the Camp Fire from private property that may fall into public roadways. Property owners may enter the Government Tree Program to have the trees removed by the State at no out-of-pocket cost. Enrollment in the Government Tree Program requires a Right-of Entry form. Property owners may also identify and remove hazard trees themselves but must submit an inspection form so an inspector may verify the removal of the hazard trees from the property. Property owners may also call the Tree ROE Center directly at (530) 552-3030 or submit Tree ROEs by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The Tree ROE is available for download online at www.ButteCountyRecovers.org/treeremoval. ROE forms may also be picked up at the Tree ROE Centers when they open. Community meetings will be held at various locations throughout the county in an effort to provide information about tree removal programs. Meeting dates and times can be found here: http://www.paradisechamber.com/events/calendar/
- Three Tree ROE Centers open at the following locations:
- Community Employment Center: 78 Table Mountain Boulevard, Oroville Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm
- Butte County Library, Paradise Branch Community Room: 5922 Clark Road, Paradise Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9 am - 5 pm
- Butte County Library, Chico Branch: 1108 Sherman Avenue, Chico Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10 am- 6 pm, Friday-Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
- Holiday hours for the ROE Centers:
- Three Tree ROE Centers open at the following locations:
- Christmas Week: Closed Mon – Wed, Open Thurs – Fri.
- Closed New Year’s Day
- Paradise on Ice: The ice rink is now open weather permitting! The Paradise Ice Rink is an outdoor seasonal ice rink that will be open daily (weather permitting). Public Skate, Adult Skate, Lessons, Private Rentals, and Party rooms are all offered.
○ Regular Hours:
○ Sunday- Thursday: 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
○ Friday - 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with teen skate night at 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (additional charge)
○ Saturday - 12:00 -10:00 p.m. with skate lessons from 11:00 am to 12:00 p.m. (additional charge)
Weekly Q&A:
Q: Does the town have a time frame when they will start fixing public roads in town?
A: The Town did a study of the condition of public roads before and after debris removal for the purpose of documenting the damage done by all the heavy trucks through the debris removal process. Now that we have that information, the Town will prioritize the road repairs that are needed, and we have applied for funding to make those repairs. We do not have a time frame yet, as we have not yet received the funding for repairs. Once that funding is received, we will make a public announcement about when to expect road repairs in the Town of Paradise.
Q: Is the water safe?
A: Yes, the water in Paradise is safe. The source of our water (Paradise Lake), and the treatment plant were untouched by the fire. As a result, the water is clear and clean. There was some contamination in some of the distribution system (pipes), which caused testing done early on to show contamination. Paradise Irrigation District has tested and cleared 993 standing homes as of early December and has about 500 standing homes left to test. They expect to be completed with standing homes by March 2020. As for those who are rebuilding, when a building permit application is issued, the Town contacts PID to let them know we are working towards a new home. PID in turn begins their testing and clearance process to make sure that by the time the Town issues the Certificate of Occupancy, there is clean water available at the property.
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