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Landlines are crucial for wildfire safety, North State officials say in opposition to AT&T’s new proposal to end the service. Also, Chico councilors move to support a new appeal against Martin v. Boise case, and a new farm to food bank program in Yuba and Sutter counties began this week.
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Wildfire survivors may not have to pay taxes on PG&E settlement funds as the U.S. House of Representatives passes a tax relief bill. Also, as stormy weather continues across the North State the Oroville Dam has begun releasing water from its main spillway, and California legislators are debating whether to allow public outdoor drinking in “entertainment zones.”
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The Butte PBA helped a landowner burn vegetation on Pentz Road, a major evacuation route used during the Camp Fire.
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The state is reprimanding Shasta County for its failure to distribute millions of dollars in housing funds. The California Interagency Council on Homelessness warned they’ll take action if they don’t turn over the money. Also, as scientists sound the alarm of rising global greenhouse gas emissions, one concerning side effect may be longer and more dangerous storm systems in California, and more outdoor seating for cafes and restaurants in downtown Oroville was approved this week by the city council.
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The Chico City Council called an emergency meeting over the weekend regarding Safe Space winter shelter. The meeting comes after Safe Space moved its intake center to the city’s “Our Hands” sculpture on Friday night due to receiving a fine for using the former 7-Eleven downtown. Also, some residents have had close calls walking or biking through intersections in downtown Chico that don’t have crosswalk signals but Caltrans says more will be installed this summer, and the Butte County Board of Supervisors will vote on accepting grants that would be used to hire year-round defensible space inspectors.
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The Oroville Southside Community Improvement Association is working to educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl, and provide life-saving medicine to the community.
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The distribution of fentanyl has led to increased overdose deaths across the nation. In Oroville, one group is working to educate the public about the dangers of the drug, and provide life-saving overdose medicine to the community. Also, Chico’s recently adopted shopping cart ordinance may have its associated fees approved by the city council tonight, and the Chico News and Review has announced it will cease publication of its printed issues in January. The weekly will, however, carry forward with its digital publication.
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Chico’s only warming shelter opened its intake center yesterday. Some people waited at the center’s new downtown location days in advance to sign up. Also, Butte County supervisors have ended the discussion regarding whether hauled water can be a permanent water source for the county, and PG&E has asked state regulators to approve another rate hike.
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Over the next four years, a handful of school districts in Butte County will see more mental health professionals and support thanks to a federal grant.
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The Butte County Multicultural Showcase is happening in Oroville tomorrow. It will include ethnic food tastings, dancing and an art show. The event aims to celebrate diversity and appreciation of one another.