The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, March 8.
Berry Creek residents sue Butte County Board of Supervisors over fire station closures
Several Berry Creek residents are suing the Butte County Board of Supervisors for allegedly violating the Brown Act. The plaintiffs say the board did not adequately inform county residents when it took a vote in December to close fire stations in three burn scar communities for the winter.
— Jamie Jiang, NSPR
Legislation would expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
A bill in Washington D.C. would add more acreage to the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Democratic U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein introduced legislation Tuesday to expand the 300,000-acre preserve. The proposed addition to the monument is in Lake County and borders Colusa County.
— CapRadio Staff
Residents urged to prepare for potential flooding due to upcoming storms
A survey last week found that statewide snowpack levels were almost double the average for this time of year. Now, experts are concerned that a warm storm forecast for later this week could make snow melt prematurely and lead to flooding.
— CapRadio Staff
Lawmakers work to attract more women to construction industry
California state lawmakers have proclaimed this week "Women in Construction Week." The state is trying to increase the number of women entering construction apprenticeships. The goal is to have women represented in 20% of those jobs by 2029.
— CapRadio Staff
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In case you missed it
- Wet weather brings flooding concerns to the North State — NSPR
- Health workers enroll newly eligible undocumented adults in Medi-Cal — CapRadio
- Lawmakers propose legislation to crack down on hidden fees — CapRadio
- Tourist destination explores allowing cannabis lounges — CapRadio
- 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
- Black Wal Street Café to open brick-and-mortar food joint in Chico — NSPR
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