The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Feb. 16.
Hate speech flyers distributed in Chico and Redding
Flyers containing antisemitic and LGBTQ hate speech were distributed in Redding and Chico over the last week. Chico police officers responded to reports of antisemitic flyers on Arcadian Avenue Monday. Over the weekend, the Redding Police Department reported that more than 100 hate flyers were distributed in the Country Heights subdivision.
— Alec Stutson, NSPR
Butte County remains in drought despite recent winter storms
A series of atmospheric river storms starting in late December dumped trillions of gallons of water on California, but the region still remains in moderate to severe drought. Officials from the Butte County Office of Emergency Management told the Board of Supervisors this week that 87 county residents are having water hauled to them due to dry wells.
— Andre Byik, NSPR
Report shows communities hit by frequent fires are often low-income
A new report led by researchers at Stanford and the University of North Carolina found that areas experiencing frequent wildfires tend to be low-income. Researchers say the study could help California bring aid to vulnerable communities.
— CapRadio Staff
New bill aims to address gaps in homelessness aid
California has poured billions of dollars into reducing homelessness in recent years. But residents, state and local officials are frustrated over an apparent lack of progress. A new proposal in the California Legislature aims to bridge disagreements between Gov. Gavin Newsom and local government leaders on the issue.
— CapRadio Staff
Stories from NPR partner stations are edited by NSPR Staff for digital presentation and credited as requested.In case you missed it
- Chico Immediate Care to close at the end of the week — NSPR
- Paradise council member returns from advocating for fire survivor tax relief in D.C. — NSPR
- Siskiyou County cold case progresses with arrest of homicide suspect — NSPR
- Hearing on gas prices scheduled for next week — CapRadio
- Chico City Council discusses vision for downtown — NSPR
- California awards funding for North State affordable housing projects — NSPR
- Bill aims to reduce anti-Asian attacks on public transit — CapRadio
- Lawmaker wants to provide public notice before shelters euthanize adoptable animals — CapRadio
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