The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, Oct. 26.
State regulators propose fining PG&E more than $155M for Zogg Fire
The California Public Utilities Commission Tuesday proposed fining Pacific Gas & Electric more than $155 million for starting the 2020 Zogg Fire, according to The Associated Press. The AP reports PG&E said in a statement it is reviewing the proposed order from the utilities commission and could request a hearing on the matter.
— Adia White, NSPR
Interview: Chico State virologist explains what to expect this flu season
Influenza cases usually begin to increase in October in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While every flu season is different, one indicator of what this season might be like is to look at flu activity in countries in the Southern Hemisphere, which starts earlier than in those in the Northern Hemisphere. NSPR’s Sarah Bohannon recently spoke with Troy Cline, associate professor of biological sciences at Chico State, to learn more. Hear the full interview.
— Sarah Bohannon, NSPR
California voters to weigh in on state Supreme Court justices
California voters only vote on Supreme Court and appellate court justices every gubernatorial election. Every four years, voters can either vote yes or no if they want to keep a justice on the bench. Typically, justices are retained. In the case one is voted off the bench, the governor would have an opportunity to appoint someone else. Read the full story.
— Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters
Judge denies request for gag order in Stockton serial killings case
A Stockton judge Tuesday denied the request for a gag order in the case of the man charged in a string of killings. Part of the reason for the denial was the ongoing investigation.
— CapRadio Staff
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In case you missed it
- PG&E begins undergrounding power lines in Greenville — NSPR
- Paradise Town Council votes to fully reopen Honey Run Road after repairs — NSPR
- LaMalfa, Steiner face off in candidate forum — NSPR
- Interview: Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson shares thoughts on her retirement, legacy — NSPR
- Labor union pushes for wage increases at private medical facilities — Kaiser Health News
- Camp Fire survivors living out of state lament lack of support — NSPR
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