Quick reads — Highway 172 to close for removal of trees damaged by Park Fire
Shasta Lake animal shelter asking for people to adopt dogs
There’s no more room at the inn at the City of Shasta Lake Animal Shelter.
Volunteers told KRCR they’re full and are calling on the community to step up and adopt a dog.
Lead Volunteer Cheri Steffen says they’re sheltering 18 dogs, but only have 10 kennels. There are six dogs up for adoption with more to come.
California bill proposes paying student teachers while they become accredited
A new bill in the state assembly would set aside money to pay student teachers and classroom aides, who usually have to work for free while earning their official credentials.
According to reporting by CalMatters, the bill was introduced by Assemblymember Al Muratsushi. It aims to make becoming a teacher more accessible for marginalized groups, and help alleviate the shortage of teachers in the state.
The Learning Policy Institute reports that credential programs can cost up to $40,000, and a majority of teachers in the state borrow money to finish their degrees.
Park Fire work to close down Highway 172
Highway 172 will be closed as maintenance crews remove trees that were burned during the Park Fire last summer. The highway is located south of Lassen Volcanic National Park near the town of Mineral. Caltrans says the closure will start next Monday, June 9, and last until the end of September.
There are around 4,000 to 5,000 damaged trees that need to be cleared from the area, according to estimates from Caltrans. The road will only be accessible to property owners and for emergencies.