The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Newly elected Chico City Council members seated; Coolidge appointed as mayor
Recently elected Chico City Council members were sworn in at Tuesday’s meeting. Incumbent council members Kasey Reynolds of District 2 and Dale Bennett of District 3 were officially seated, along with newly elected Addison Winslow of District 4 and Tom van Overbeek of District 6. The council also appointed Councilman Andrew Coolidge to serve another term as mayor.
— Adia White, NSPR
Winter storm expected to hit the North State Thursday
The National Weather Service is forecasting a winter storm later this week in the North State. Moderate-to-heavy snow is expected in the mountains, and could reach as low as 2,000 feet on Sunday. The storm is expected to hit Thursday night and last through Sunday.
— Alec Stutson, NSPR
States falling short in budgeting for fire suppression, researchers find
A study from The Pew Charitable Trusts published in November outlined the challenges that state governments — including California’s — face in budgeting for wildfires. It recommended state governments budget responsibly by analyzing past wildfire overexpenditures, invest consistently in mitigation, and better track and report wildfire-related spending.
— Jamie Jiang, NSPR
Rates of COVID, flu increase in California
California’s top health official says while levels of the respiratory virus RSV have plateaued, rates of flu and COVID-19 have shot up. Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly says over 6,000 people have been hospitalized for COVID and the flu.
— CapRadio Staff
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- 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
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