The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Feb. 2.
PG&E to face trial for manslaughter for role in Zogg Fire
A Shasta County judge ruled Wednesday that PG&E will face trial for 11 felony and misdemeanor charges over its role in the Zogg Fire in 2020, according to the Associated Press. The company has pleaded not guilty. The nation’s largest utility was scheduled for arraignment on Feb. 15.
— Jamie Jiang, NSPR
Chico State to hold open forum on its search for a new president
Chico State is holding an open forum today to allow students, staff, and community members to weigh in on the search for a new university president.
Current university president Gayle Hutchinson will be retiring at the end of this academic year. The forum will be held at Bell Memorial Union Auditorium from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. It will also be livestreamed.
— Alec Stutson, NSPR
Newsom backs measure to restrict concealed carry weapons in some public places
The bill is an attempt to bring California’s concealed carry law into compliance after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled New York’s, which was similar, was too restrictive. It would drop requirements for concealed carry applicants to prove good moral character. But it would also ban concealed firearms in most public places unless a property owner says otherwise.
— CapRadio Staff
Sierra snowpack double the average after recent winter storms
Researchers at Phillips Station near Lake Tahoe recorded a snow depth of 85.5 inches Wednesday. The depth is almost double the average of what’s typically recorded there in February. However, researchers say the state needs consistent precipitation throughout the rest of the winter to avoid a return to drier conditions.
— CapRadio Staff
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In case you missed it
- Chico begins clearing encampment at Teichert Ponds — NSPR
- Waitlist open for Shasta County’s section 8 housing voucher program — NSPR
- Sierra snow survey to take place today — CapRadio
- State owes clinics money for mpox outbreak — CalMatters
- Holiday Market in Paradise opened its doors for the last time Friday — NSPR
- Vigil held in Sacramento for Tyre Nichols — CapRadio
- Thieves steal EBT benefits due to debit card security issues — CalMatters
- Gov. Newsom in court over plans to address mental illness and homelessness — The California Report
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