The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Dec. 1.
Winter storm brings rain, snow to the North State
The National Weather Service in Sacramento is predicting today’s winter storm will last through the night. Snow levels could reach 3,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada, and get down to 2,000 feet in the northern mountains and southern Cascades.
— Sarah Bohannon, NSPR
Fire survivors express concern over emergency communication amid chaos at Twitter
Since social media platform Twitter changed hands, about half of Twitter’s staff and top executives have been fired or have permanently left the company. Some North State fire survivors are concerned they would lose access to emergency information should the platform fail.
— Jamie Jiang, NSPR
California expected to see $25 billion deficit headed into next fiscal year
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration will soon begin making budget decisions for the next fiscal year. California is projected to have a $25 billion deficit because of lower income tax revenues and stock market drop-offs.
— CapRadio Staff
State holds hearing seeking answers to high gas prices
California drivers pay more for a gallon of gas than the rest of the country, but state taxes and fees don’t account for the full price difference. The California Energy Commission held a hearing Tuesday to uncover the reasons.
— CapRadio Staff
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In case you missed it
- Chico voters approve tax, nuisance measures — NSPR
- Hundreds of dry, at-risk wells in Glenn County — NSPR
- Equality California reflects on achievement, loss — CapRadio
- 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
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