Andre Byik
Former ReporterA graduate of California State University, Chico, Andre Byik is an award-winning journalist who has reported in Northern California since 2012. He joined North State Public Radio in 2020, following roles at the Chico Enterprise-Record and Chico News & Review.
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The Paradise Town Council will send a council member to Washington, D.C., to express support for tax relief on PG&E settlement money. Also, ongoing winter storms have hit agriculture hard in the Sacramento Valley, and President Joe Biden is expected to visit California to assess the damage from the storms.
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Recent storms have reignited a debate over managing water and drought. Also, Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to document flood damages to be eligible for federal aid, and Shasta County is addressing a shortage in substitute teachers.
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The Federal Communications Commission has released a new broadband map that will inform how the government awards billions of dollars in infrastructure improvement funding. Also, winter storm warnings and flood watches have been issued as a new round of storms arrives in California, and much of the state is still in a severe drought despite torrential rainfall.
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Officials say Butte County has been relatively lucky during recent winter storms, but a recent local emergency declaration could help the county qualify for federal aid. Also, a new report from the state Legislative Analyst’s Office suggests that California could make its parole hearing process more equitable, and a new law allows Californians to have records of most criminal convictions sealed if certain conditions are met.
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The White House announced an expanded emergency declaration due to ongoing storms, including several North State counties. Also, recent storms are expected to provide some drought relief to California, and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget plan includes billions of dollars in spending cuts.
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Residents in the Butte County community of Berry Creek say they weren’t properly notified about a proposal to temporarily close a fire station in the community. Also, opponents of the Valley’s Edge development plan in Chico announced the launch of a referendum campaign, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to unveil his proposed state budget today.
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Another potent and moisture-laden Pacific storm fueled by an atmospheric river will affect Northern California today into Tuesday. Also, Gov. Gavin Newsom says more people have died in recent winter storms than in California’s past two wildfire seasons, and new state laws are addressing noise pollution.
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Unhoused residents in Chico are calling for more aid to protect campgrounds from flooding. Also, some Butte County residents remained without power following this week’s storm, and Gov. Gavin Newsom will take the oath of office for his second term as governor today in Sacramento.
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Some Butte County residents fear that several temporary fire station closures could affect their insurance rates. Also, a winter storm is bringing rain and snow to the North State, and a new California law aims to dismantle the “school-to-prison pipeline.”
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The Butte County Board of Supervisors voted to temporarily close three fire stations for the winter season. Also, a series of winter storms are set to hit the North State this week through the weekend, and an investigation from CalMatters found there are nearly 100 politicians across California sitting on $35 million in leftover campaign funds.