The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Feb. 9.
Butte County officials estimate millions in storm damages
California continues to recover from last month’s powerful winter storms. In Butte County, officials estimate damage to roads and other infrastructure is about $5.5 million — a number that was expected to rise.
— Andre Byik, NSPR
Redding City Council awards $1.5M contract to create plan for riverfront property
The Redding City Council Tuesday voted to hire a contractor to create a specific plan for developing its Sacramento riverfront property. The contract went to consultant firm MIG and subcontractor Populous.
— Kelly Frost, NSPR
Black educators, students protest education funding at California Capitol
Black educators and students stood on the steps of the State Capitol last week to protest Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed education budget. Black in School, a coalition of activists, says Black students are not served by the current model of distributing funding.
— CapRadio Staff
State legislative staffers eye unionization bill
The California Legislature has continued to punt bills that would allow its own staffers to unionize for better labor standards. But advocates and workers say a change could finally be on the horizon with a new bill this session.
— Sameea Kamal, CalMatters
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In case you missed it
- North State delegation advocates for fire survivor tax relief — The California Report
- Jesus Center’s Renewal Center on track to open in June — NSPR
- Day of action for missing, murdered Indigenous people held at California Capitol — The California Report
- Goldman Sachs surveys small businesses in California— CapRadio
- Construction begins on micro-shelter community in Redding — NSPR
- Chico City Council to consider adding more diagonal parking downtown — NSPR
- Recovery continues in wake of devastating winter storms — CapRadio
- California assesses response needs following earthquake in Turkey — CapRadio
- Redding residents rally in support of police body cameras — NSPR
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