A new 4,000-watt translator atop Cohasset Ridge has strengthened KIXE-TV’s signal in the Chico, Paradise and Oroville areas. Viewers who rely on over-the-air broadcasts can enjoy the improved reception thanks to the generous support of Northern California Banks, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Sounds by Dave and Zeppelin Works. If your business would like to join these fine businesses in supporting this ongoing effort to bring excellent programing to these areas please contact Fred Gaines at 891-5493 in Chico and 243-5493 in Redding. The translator, located 200 feet up on a transmission tower, rebroadcasts KIXE’s regular programming lineup as well as the popular CREATE channel. Viewers in the Magalia and Orland areas who have had trouble receiving KIXE’s digital signal should also notice a significant improvement now that the translator is online. Viewers as far west as Red Bluff and Corning also should benefit from the stronger signal. The translator broadcasts on Channel 18 (a UHF signal) but viewers’ TV sets will “see” it as Channel 9-1 (KIXE’s traditional lineup) and 9-2 (CREATE). For more information call (530) 243-5493.