The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, March 7.
Wet weather brings flooding concerns to the North State
The National Weather Service is forecasting a short break in wet weather Wednesday before a moderately strong warm atmospheric river system arrives Thursday night into Friday. This warmer storm will bring rain to the foothills and mountains atop recent snowpack, raising the potential for flooding.
— Dave Schlom, NSPR
Health workers enroll newly eligible undocumented adults in Medi-Cal
Health workers are fanning out across California to persuade older adults without legal residency to enroll in Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program. Officials say they don’t know how many more older adults without legal residency may be eligible since California opened the safety-net program to those 50 and older last May, regardless of immigration status.
— CapRadio Staff
Lawmakers propose legislation to crack down on hidden fees
After fans across the nation struggled to buy tickets to see artists like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, lawmakers are introducing bills to crack down on price gouging and hidden fees. State lawmakers are also pushing bills to crack down on hidden fees on hotels, car rentals, and small business loans.
— CapRadio Staff
Tourist destination explores allowing cannabis lounges
Cannabis lounges could soon be opening in one of California’s most popular tourist areas. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors discussed allowing on-site consumption businesses. State law allows for limited on-site consumption with permits and city approvals.
— CapRadio Staff
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In case you missed it
- March snow survey shows depth at almost double the average — CapRadio
- More than half the state is now out of a drought — The California Report
- State proposes cuts to health program to balance budget — CapRadio
- Diablo Canyon nuclear plant gets go-ahead to keep operating — The California Report
- Black Wal Street Café to open brick-and-mortar food joint in Chico — NSPR
- Chico plans to enforce anti-camping laws at north Chico site — NSPR
- Maintaining evacuation routes in Camp Fire burn scar — NSPR
- State’s reparations committee to finalize recommendations — CapRadio
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