The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, July 11.
As California positions itself as a safe haven for abortions, access is limited for rural residents
It’s been a little over two weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and California is positioning itself to support those seeking an abortion from out of state. But many people in rural areas of California — like the North State — don’t have as much access as one might think.
— Adia White, NSPR
Heat advisory goes in effect for the North State today
It’s going to be hot in the Sacramento Valley over the next few days, with temperatures in the triple digits throughout the valley and foothills. The National Weather Service says a heat advisory will be in effect today from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Officials say people should check on the elderly, children and pets.
— Ken Devol and Sarah Bohannon, NSPR
COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months and older arrive in Butte County
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month authorized emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months of age and older. But those shots are just now available in Butte County.
— Ken Devol, NSPR
Cannabis growers, retailers get tax breaks in California budget
Licensed marijuana growers will get a tax break under a state budget signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom late last month. Retailers can also get tax breaks if they pay higher wages or have an “equity license,” which is meant to give a leg up to under-resourced entrepreneurs in the legal pot business.
— CapRadio Staff
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In case you missed it
- Being ‘triggered’ after a disaster like a wildfire is a normal part of recovery— NSPR
- California health officials warn that the BA.5 subvariant is more infectious than the first Omicron variant — The California Report
- A new report looks at how overcrowding at state prisons impacted prisoners and prison workers during pandemic — KQED
- $30M to be issued to organizations fighting AAPI hate — The California Newsroom
- COVID pulls down Latino, Black, Asian life expectancy more than whites, study says — CalMatters
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