The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Despite lack of evidence, election fraud worries rise in Shasta County
While Election Day is a week away, Californians are already in the thick of casting ballots. But like the 2020 election, there are some concerns about fraud this election cycle — even if evidence is scant or nonexistent. Those fraud worries are especially high in Shasta County. Listen to the story in today's Headlines.
— Roman Battaglia (Jefferson Public Radio), The California Report
Hoopa Valley Tribe alleges it’s owed millions to mitigate loss of habitat in Trinity River
The Hoopa Valley Tribe filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration Monday, according to The Associated Press. The AP reports the lawsuit alleges the federal government failed to collect millions owed to the tribe to mitigate environmental damages from farmers who use water from the Trinity River.
— Adia White, NSPR
Survey: Black Californians raise concerns over unfair treatment in health care
In a statewide survey by the California Health Care Foundation, more than 3,300 Black Californians were asked about their experience with health providers. More than a quarter said they avoid getting medical care due to worries about unfair or disrespectful treatment.
— Jackie Fortier (KPCC), The California Report
Report shows more California businesses are leaving the state
Businesses and companies headquartered in California are leaving the state at an accelerated rate, according to a report from Stanford's Hoover Institution.
— Saul Gonzalez (KQED), The California Report
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In case you missed it
- US House candidates Jones, Kiley face off in debate — CapRadio
- ‘Footsteps to You’ exhibit spotlights Black history — NSPR
- Rain, snow forecast for the North State — NSPR
- Interview: Healthcare workers in Shasta County work to prevent congenital syphilis — NSPR
- North State adjunct sues local community college system over unpaid work hours; seven other districts across the state also sued — EdSource
- Some schools in the North State saw improved test scores while others plunged — EdSource
- Test scores drop across the North State during pandemic; some counties fare better than others — NSPR
- Interview: Chico State virologist explains what to expect this flu season — NSPR
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