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A lawsuit filed against Chico Unified School District has sparked new legislation that opponents say would harm transgender youth. Also, a new bill approved by a senate committee this week requires California agencies to assess the need for electric vehicle charging stations in low-income and underserved communities, and concealed carry applications are skyrocketing across some of California’s most liberal counties.

The city of Chico began enforcing its anti-camping ordinances at its sanctioned encampment in north Chico. Also, state school officials with the California Department of Education say some districts have been covering up their expulsion rates, and a new bill would require training for referendum petition circulators.

The Paradise Town Council Friday voted to extend an ordinance that allows people to keep RVs and other temporary structures on their land. Also, the deadline to give public comment on Cal Fire’s map of fire hazard severity zones is approaching, and another series of atmospheric river storms is predicted to bring rain and snow to the North State.

The California Department of Water Resources will increase releases from the main spillway at the Oroville Dam today. Also, Wall Street Journal reporter Katherine Blunt shares the details of her latest book about utility infrastructure in the North State, and California is purchasing and delivering 1,200 tiny homes.

Host Dave Schlom talks about one of his favorite things in life: dogs. British Author Jules Howard joins him to talk about his latest book, Wonderdog: The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship with Humans.

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Recent storms have hampered an already slow rebuilding process in the town of Greenville. Also, Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday said $600 United Way checks are on their way to flood-affected farmworkers regardless of their immigration status, and the eleventh atmospheric river to hit California this winter left the Golden State reeling.

A day or two of dry weather is expected before another storm is forecast to hit the North State. Also, Shasta County Sheriff Michael Johnson declared a local state of emergency in the county due to flooding, and heavy snow has also exacerbated mental health challenges in the Dixie Fire burn scar.

Redding author Marilyn Woolley shares stories of first responders' journey with their psychological injuries.

This week we revisit a best-of Cultivating Place conversation focusing on seeding our imaginations—metaphorically and literally, with Diane Wilson writer, gardener, emeritus executive director of Dream of Wild Health and, more recently, emeritus executive director of The Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance.