The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Feb. 17. NSPR Headlines will be off Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of Presidents Day.
PG&E pleads not guilty to charges in 2020 Zogg Fire
In an arraignment hearing Wednesday in Shasta County, Pacific Gas & Electric pleaded not guilty in response to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from the utility’s involvement in starting the Zogg Fire in 2020.
— Saul Gonzalez (KQED), The California Report
Native community members voice concern over Redding riverfront development
The Redding City Council last week awarded a $1.25 million contract to a consulting group to create a development plan for a city-owned riverfront parcel. But some Native community members say their voices have been ignored in the process.
— Ken Devol, NSPR
Bill would increase minimum wage for health care workers
A new bill introduced in the state Senate would set the minimum wage for health care workers at $25 an hour. Advocates say low wages cause high turnover in a workforce already stressed by the pandemic.
— Saul Gonzalez (KQED), The California ReportSome state lawmakers want to ban involuntary prison labor
Slavery and involuntary servitude are illegal in California, but the state’s constitution has an exception to that rule involving the prison system. Some state lawmakers want to change that.
— Guy Marzorati (KQED), The California Report
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In case you missed it
- Hate speech flyers distributed in Chico and Redding — NSPR
- Butte County remains in drought despite recent winter storms — NSPR
- Report shows communities hit by frequent fires are often low-income — CapRadio
- New bill aims to address gaps in homelessness aid — CapRadio
- 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
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