The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Dec. 16.
Chico State Academic Senate mulls resolution linked to professor’s sex case
Chico State’s Academic Senate voted 34-1 Wednesday to request California State University trustees to conduct an independent investigation of campus leadership’s handling of a case in which a professor was found to have had a prohibited sexual affair with a graduate student, according to reporting by EdSource in collaboration with the Chico Enterprise-Record. Another Academic Senate meeting is scheduled today, when a resolution calling for an independent investigation may be voted upon, according to an email to staff Thursday from Staff Council.
— Sarah Bohannon, NSPR
Public health officials see uptick in flu activity
Flu cases are on the rise in Butte County and other parts of the North State. According to the latest data on flu activity from the California Department of Public Health, the entire North State — as well as most of California — is experiencing high levels of the flu.
— Sarah Bohannon, NSPR
California air board outlines approach to climate action
The California Air Resources Board adopted a plan mapping out the state’s approach to climate action over the next 20 years. The plan outlines California’s goals for reducing emissions and accomplishing carbon neutrality by 2045.
— CapRadio Staff
State reparations task force targets negative stereotypes
The state task force studying reparations for Black residents with enslaved ancestors is meeting this week in Oakland. One item on the agenda is discussing how reparations might help overcome negative stereotypes about Black families.
— Annelise Finney (KQED), The California Report
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Butte County supervisors explore outdoor warning sirens for the foothills — NSPR
Cal Fire seeks public comment on updated fire hazard map — CapRadio
Lumber company settles with Mill Fire survivors — The California Report
COVID cases on the rise this holiday season — CalMatters
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
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