The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Jan. 5.
Chico’s unhoused residents left with few shelter options
As winter storms continue to dump rain and snow across the North State, Chico's unhoused residents are left with few ways to get out of the rain. The city of Chico Wednesday told NSPR it does not have plans to open a temporary warming shelter during the day. Through a partnership with Safe Space Winter Shelter, there are beds available overnight. People can find help at the Safe Space intake center at 2300 Fair Street.
— Alec Stutson, NSPR
Officials warn against non-essential travel after emergency declaration
With California now under a state of emergency due to the incoming winter storms, state officials are urging Californians to stay off the roads for non-essential trips. If you do have to drive, officials say to turn around when encountering standing water. One foot of water is all it takes for a vehicle to start to float.
— CapRadio Staff
Interview: Deadly flooding highlights need for upgraded infrastructure
Deadly flooding this week highlights California’s aging network of flood control projects, including levees, some in greater need of repair than others. CalMatters water reporter Alastair Bland spoke with CapRadio’s Randol White about what he found. Listen to the interview in today’s headlines.
— CapRadio Staff
Scientists hope atmospheric river could help California's snowpack
Some scientists are raising hopes that drought-stricken California could see relief in the spring when mountain snow melts and begins to refill parched reservoirs. The past three years in California have been the driest ever recorded, dating back to 1896.
— CapRadio Staff
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In case you missed it
- Storm poses risk for mudslides in burn scars — NSPR
- Snowpack survey shows promising results — NSPR
- Pacific Gas & Electic prepares for possible outages — NSPR
- Interview: State climatologist shares perspective on recent storms — CapRadio
- More than twenty apartments damaged in earthquake aftershock in Rio Dell — NSPR
- Butte County residents worry fire station closures could affect insurance rates — NSPR
- Ending the ‘school-to-prison pipeline’ — CapRadio
- Three fire stations in Butte County shuttered for the winter — NSPR
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