The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Chico voters approve tax, nuisance measures
Voters in Chico approved two ballot measures — H and L — in this month’s election, according to final results posted by election officials in Butte County. Measure H raises the city sales tax rate by 1%, and Measure L holds the city of Chico to the same public nuisance laws as private property owners.
— Andre Byik, NSPR
Hundreds of dry, at-risk wells in Glenn County
Hundreds of domestic wells in Glenn County have gone dry — or are at risk of going dry — amid California’s ongoing drought. However, a project to connect some county residents to the city of Orland’s water system is moving forward.
— Andre Byik, NSPR
Equality California reflects on achievement, loss
Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. This month has been one of celebration, as the group saw one of its goals achieved. California now has 10% of the seats in its Legislature filled by openly LGBTQ+ members. It’s also been a month of sorrow in the wake of the mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs.
— CapRadio Staff
State air board mulls diesel truck prohibitions
California is considering phasing out diesel trucks in many areas over the next two decades. The state Air Resources Board is exploring what a ban would look like, including prohibiting new diesel trucks from operating near ports and eliminating diesel trucks and buses entirely by 2045.
— CapRadio Staff
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In case you missed it
- Butte County posts final election results — NSPR
- Health experts warn of increases of respiratory illnesses — CapRadio
- California law will provide health coverage to striking workers — Kaiser Health News
- Local tribes, environmentalists cheer Klamath dams decision — NSPR
- Researcher: Power outages related to adverse health outcomes — NSPR
- California readies guaranteed income program — CapRadio
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