The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Winter storms reignite debate over water storage
Record rainfall in California has sparked a debate about how the state should be managing its water. A group of Republican lawmakers called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to invest in water infrastructure, including Sites Reservoir in Colusa County.
— CapRadio Staff
To recruit substitutes, Shasta County simplifies application process
School districts in Shasta County are struggling to find substitute teachers. The county Office of Education is now putting out a call for candidates and scaling down the application process to help fill the gap.
— Alec Stutson, NSPR
Newsom urges Californians to document flood damages
Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke in Merced County Saturday to address devastating flooding in the region and underline the importance of documenting flood damages to be eligible for federal aid. Over the weekend, the Biden administration declared major disaster areas in Merced, Sacramento, and Santa Cruz counties, meaning federal assistance and funding will be more readily available.
— Adia White, NSPR
UC providers ask to protect reproductive health procedures
The University of California Health system relies on partnerships with outside hospitals and clinics to help deliver care to underserved parts of California. That includes partnering with faith-based hospitals with directives against some reproductive and contraceptive procedures. As the UC Health system renews these agreements, a group of its doctors wants contractual protections specifying they can perform abortions and other procedures at any affiliate facility.
— Stephanie O’Neill, Kaiser Health News
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In case you missed it
- New broadband map to be used to distribute federal funding — NSPR
- Why you should file taxes even if you don’t owe any — CalMatters
- California still in drought despite torrential rainfall — CalMatters
- Butte County weathers storm, but emergency declaration could bring aid if needed — NSPR
- Report suggests equity improvements for parole hearings — CapRadio
- New law allows Californians to seal criminal records — The California Report
- State budget proposal includes billions in spending cuts — CapRadio
- Berry Creek residents say they weren’t notified about decision to close fire station — NSPR
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