The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Dec. 6.
Chico City Council considers raising police officer signing bonuses
The Chico City Council today is set to decide whether to adopt an agreement raising signing bonuses for newly hired lateral police officers — meaning those with experience — from $10,000 to $40,000. The agreement between the city and the Chico Police Officers Association bargaining group notes the Police Department has experienced recruitment and retention issues for qualified officers.
— Andre Byik, NSPR
Gray wolves stage comeback in California
The gray wolf population was decimated in California nearly a century ago, but now they’re coming back — slowly. Their numbers are still small, with only about 30 individuals distributed over three packs in Siskiyou, Lassen and Plumas counties.
— Ken Devol, NSPR
State sees mild 2022 fire season, but officials urge caution
Moderate weather and well-timed rainstorms helped ensure a mild 2022 fire season in California. Fire officials warn that despite the end of “peak” wildfire season, residents should remain cautious. Deadly wildfires have occurred in December and January. The Santa Ana winds in Southern California can be especially risky in the winter. Read the full story.
— Julie Cart, CalMatters
Study: Remote learning affected mental health of teens
A new study finds 14- to 16-year-olds who attended school strictly online during the pandemic suffered more severe negative impacts than students who attended in person or participated in a blend of the two known as hybrid learning.
— CapRadio Staff
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In case you missed it
- Valley’s Edge proposal passes Chico Planning Commission — NSPR
- Some PG&E trust recipients eligible for refund on taxes paid on settlement money — NSPR
- State lawmakers to convene, address gas prices — CapRadio
- Two inmates killed at High Desert State Prison — NSPR
- Newly elected Chico City Council members to be seated — NSPR
- California’s ‘State of Hate’ commission meets for first time — CapRadio
- 5 takeaways from discussion with state, federal health officials on pandemic response — CapRadio
- By the numbers: California’s mild 2022 wildfire season — CalMatters
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