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April was declared child abuse prevention month in the city of Redding. Also, an event celebrating the storytelling traditions of Northern California tribal communities is happening at Chico State tonight, and the director of the new documentary, “ELEMENTAL: Reimagine Wildfire” shares his hopes for the film.

Research out of the University of Colorado suggests that forcibly removing unhoused people from encampments could cause them serious harm. Also, the California Legislature passed a bill Friday that was targeted at Shasta County and would ban hand-counting ballots in most elections, and the federal government is meeting with small business owners to create standards to protect workers from extreme heat, but federal rulemaking can take years and requires bipartisan support.

A nonprofit in Greenville hopes to repair the landscape lost in the Dixie Fire by replanting trees and shrubs in the burn scar. The Dixie Fire Canopy Project will host its first planting and seedling giveaway in April. Also, election results have been certified in Butte County. Voter turnout was nearly 47% and higher than the state average which was also true for other North State counties, and a new tiny home community for unhoused residents could soon open in Redding.

Shasta County has certified election results and Supervisor Kevin Crye has survived the recall. Also, the Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County was awarded nearly $900,000 in funding for a youth-led campaign to decrease mental health stigma, and Chico State is inviting students and community members to volunteer in honor of César Chávez this weekend.

Fourteen performers paying homage to Amy Winehouse will hit the stage in Chico this April to celebrate the life and music of the singer. Also, the district attorney’s office in Butte County is the latest in the area to offer sign-on bonuses for new hires, and the 18th annual Cinderella’s Closet giveaway in Chico aims to ensure all students can find the perfect prom dress.

More than half of Chico renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent and utilities, putting them at-risk for homelessness. Also, more enforcement notices have been issued for unhoused campers in Chico, and the Greenville Maidu Tribe will receive $2.5 million from PG&E for its role in the 2021 Dixie Fire.

Seeking shelter is not as easy as it may seem for those who are unhoused in Chico. Also, around 14,000 Butte County residents are still without power after weekend storms blasted the North State, and the Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters has announced her retirement

Early election results show Valley’s Edge could be rejected by Chico voters. Last night Stop Valley’s Edge organizers celebrated while gathering to watch the results. Also, two incumbents for the Butte County Board of Supervisors — Tod Kimmelshue and Doug Teeter — will likely keep their seats for another term, and it’s a tight recall race for Shasta County Supervisor, Kevin Crye.

As California faces a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall this year, one program on the chopping block is Market Match that provides extra money to use on produce at farmers markets. Also, assistance is now available to help Dixie Fire survivors rebuild homes or rental properties, and Butte County wants to know how you think your tax dollars should be spent.

Several organizers are working to raise money and collect items for the victims of the Feather River Adventist School shooting, and church leaders announced that North State Seventh-day Adventist schools would be closed for the day. Also, the Butte Film Festival returns to the North State this weekend and will take place at the historic State Theatre in downtown Oroville.