The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Aug. 19.
Glenn County creates new evacuation zone system
One hundred sixty-five predesignated evacuation zones have been created in Glenn County to identify areas under threat in an emergency. Each zone has a three-letter prefix, followed by a number that represents a specific area in the county. Glenn County residents are being asked to look up and memorize their zone.
— Jamie Jiang and Sarah Bohannon, NSPR
Newsom announces mental health master plan for kids
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California now has a "master plan" to address the mental health of children. Newsom announced a $4.7 billion effort Thursday to increase access to mental health support services. The plan includes training 40,000 behavioral health professionals over the next few years.
— CapRadio Staff
Requirement for school COVID-19 testing plans passes state Assembly
A bill moving through the California Legislature would require school districts to come up with COVID-19 testing plans in case of positive cases in the classroom.
— CapRadio Staff
‘Cyberflashing’ victims could sue under newly approved California bill
People who sent unsolicited, sexually explicit images and videos could be sued under a bill approved Thursday by state lawmakers. The measure would allow people on the receiving end of such images — a practice known as “cyberflashing” — to sue for damages up to $30,000 and attorney’s fees.
— CapRadio Staff
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- Tehama County residents told to be ‘self-sufficient’ during disasters — NSPR
- Dixie Fire survivors show solidarity for McKinney Fire survivors — NSPR
- Greenville resident rebuilds with grief, optimism — NSPR
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