The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Butte County reports first flu-related deaths in 2023
The Butte County Department of Public Health reported the first two flu-related deaths of the 2023 flu season Thursday. Both residents were over the age of 60 and died from complications of the virus. Public health officials are urging those who haven’t yet been vaccinated to get their flu shot now, as the season typically lasts into the spring.
— Alec Stutson, NSPR
Interview: North State Shelter Team donates pallets to keep unhoused residents dry
Unhoused residents in Chico were pummeled by the slate of winter storms that began the day after Christmas. Some members of the local nonprofit North State Shelter Team donated wooden pallets to help those staying at sanctioned encampments in the city get off the wet ground and reinforce their tents and structures. NSPR's Alec Stutson spoke with North State Shelter Team board member Charles Withuhn about the needs of those staying at the camps. Listen to the interview in today’s episode of Headlines.
— Alec Stutson, NSPR
Legislators call for stricter gun laws in wake of Lunar New Year shooting
Asian American legislators met at the California state Capitol on Monday to mourn the victims of a shooting that killed 11 over the Lunar New Year weekend and to call for stricter gun laws. The Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus said it will be introducing resolutions to impact gun safety laws in California, and to specifically look at ghost guns, though no specific legislation was mentioned.
— CapRadio Staff
Democrats propose new tax on residents worth more than $50 million
A group of progressive Democrats in the state Legislature is proposing a new wealth tax. It would apply to the assets, not just the income, of residents worth more than $50 million. If passed by two-thirds of lawmakers, it would go to voters for final approval.
— CapRadio Staff
Stories from NPR partner stations are edited by NSPR Staff for digital presentation and credited as requested.In case you missed it
- Storms' toll on Chico’s unhoused residents remains unknown — NSPR
- State identifies nearly 100 COVID-19 testing sites for early closure — CapRadio
- Teens trained to do community health outreach — Kaiser Health News
- PG&E faces manslaughter charges in 2020 Zogg Fire — The California Report
- President Biden visits California to assess storm damage — CapRadio
- Millions to go to addressing wildfire concerns in western states — CapRadio
- PG&E settles with public entities over Dixie Fire damages — NSPR
- Paradise Town Council backs bill for tax relief on Camp Fire settlements — NSPR
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