The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Tehama County environmental health director says many residents can’t afford to drill new wells amid third year of drought
California is in its third year of drought and some in the North State who depend on domestic wells are coming up dry. Tim Potanovic, Tehama County’s director of environmental health, says many residents don’t have the option of drilling new wells or deepening existing ones. He also says his department is keeping a close eye on new agricultural wells to ensure they don’t affect domestic ones.
— Ken Devol, NSPR
Widespread haze, patchy smoke in Chico is due to Six Rivers Lightning Complex
Smoke from the Six Rivers Lightning Complex burning in Trinity and Humboldt counties has drifted into Butte County and is causing unhealthy air quality in Chico and some communities to the west. Jason Mandly with the Butte County Air Quality Management District says to stay safe, residents should reduce the amount of time they’re outdoors. Cal Fire is also urging residents not to call 9-1-1 unless they clearly see flames or a column of smoke.
— Jamie Jiang, NSPR
Newsom proposes new climate bills in waning days of legislative session
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the state to up the ante on fighting climate change. But his requests come at an awkward time for state lawmakers, who have a deadline to pass legislation by midnight on Aug. 31.
— CapRadio Staff
Bill would make state-issued ID cards available to all Californians
For several years now, undocumented immigrants in California have been able to get a driver’s license, which doubles as a critical piece of ID. But what about immigrants who don’t drive?
— Josie Huang (KPCC), The California Report
Stories from NPR partner stations are edited by NSPR Staff for digital presentation and credited as requested.In case you missed it
- Greenville resident rebuilds with grief and optimism — NSPR
- Interview: How lightning from dry thunderstorms can spark fires — NSPR
- Interview: State, tribe try to save threatened Chinook salmon — NSPR
- What’s the difference between a ‘fire weather watch’ and a ‘red flag warning?’ — NSPR
- Activists rally at California Capitol for clean water access — CapRadio
- Criminal proceedings resume in deadly Oroville bus shooting case — NSPR
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