The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Nov. 4.
Camp Fire remembrance events to be held over the weekend
This Saturday, people will be gathering in Paradise to commemorate the Camp Fire. It’s been nearly four years since the fire swept through the town and its surrounding communities on Nov. 8. There will be several events taking place — including the Phoenix 5K, a Forest Therapy Walk, and the Paradise Revival Festival. Read more about upcoming events.
— Sarah Bohannon, NSPR
Governor blocks homelessness funds, citing need for better plans
Gov. Gavin Newsom is blocking $1 billion in funding for homelessness, saying cities and counties across California need to step up their efforts to provide shelter. Newsom said together, the plans submitted by large cities and all 58 counties for the billion dollars in grants would only reduce homelessness by 2% by 2024.
— CapRadio Staff
Redding’s Megan Rapinoe to join state Hall of Fame
The California Museum has announced this year's inductees to the state's Hall of Fame. The list includes soccer player Megan Rapinoe, who hails from Redding, physicist Steven Chu and singer Linda Ronstadt, among others. The California Hall of Fame launched in 2006 to honor trailblazing Californians who embody the state’s spirit of innovation and have made history.
— CapRadio Staff
State AG Bonta scrutinizes plastic bag manufacturers
The California Department of Justice is giving plastic bag manufacturers two weeks to prove their products are recyclable. Attorney General Rob Bonta says letters were sent to seven manufacturers that provide a large portion of the bags used by grocery retailers in California.
— CapRadio Staff
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In case you missed it
- Test results show North State schools were disproportionately affected by the pandemic — NSPR
- Public health officials warn COVID cases could surge this holiday season — CapRadio
- North State health officials warn of tripledemic threat — NSPR
- California health agencies address spreading virus infections — NSPR
- Despite lack of evidence, election fraud worries rise in Shasta County — The California Report
- ‘Footsteps to You’ exhibit spotlights Black history — NSPR
- Interview: Healthcare workers in Shasta County work to prevent congenital syphilis — NSPR
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