The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Dec. 15.
Butte County supervisors explore outdoor warning sirens for the foothills
The Butte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to seek proposals for a project that could bring a network of 70 fire-warning sirens from Cohasset, Forest Ranch and Magalia to Concow, Berry Creek and the Feather Falls area, among other communities.
— Andre Byik, NSPR
Cal Fire seeks public comment on updated fire hazard map
Cal Fire is asking for public comment on a new Fire Hazard Severity Zones map. The map is intended to more accurately reflect zones in California that are susceptible to wildfire. The agency is seeking public comment on the maps during a seven-week process conducted via mail, email, online and through 57 in-person public hearings around the state.
— CapRadio Staff
Lumber company settles with Mill Fire survivors
The owner of a Northern California lumber mill linked to September’s deadly Mill Fire in Siskiyou County has settled with hundreds of people who brought claims against the company. Terms of the settlement with Roseburg Forest Products have not been released. The cause of the fire has not been determined, but investigators have focused on whether equipment at the lumber mill was to blame.
— Saul Gonzalez (KQED), The California Report
COVID cases on the rise this holiday season
COVID-19 cases continue to rise, and once again hospitals in some parts of the state are feeling the pressure. As of mid-December, Stanislaus, Fresno and Placer counties had the highest hospitalization rates in California, with 19 or more people hospitalized with the virus per 100,000 residents. Those counties were followed by Butte and Colusa, which both had between 16 and 19 people hospitalized with the virus per 100,000 residents.
— Ana Ibarra, CalMatters
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In case you missed it
- Chico State president apologizes for handling of professor's affair and alleged violent threats — EdSource
- Butte County supervisors hear from survivors about Fire Victim Trust — NSPR
- Chico appoints Billy Aldridge as police chief — NSPR
- Furniture fires on the rise in Chico — NSPR
- Students, staff blast Chico State administration following EdSource report — NSPR
- Fire Victim Trust survey results to be shared at Butte County Board of Supervisors meeting — NSPR
- Californians urged to have COVID-19 treatment plan — CapRadio
- Chico State professor's colleague said he talked of mass shooting last year and buying a weapon — EdSource
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