The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, April 11.
Record rainfall will delay the peak of fire season, but may cause more severe fires
California has received record-breaking precipitation this winter. Cal Fire officials expect the precipitation to delay the start of peak fire season. However, the rain will also cause vegetation to grow quickly and could make wildfires more severe once the season starts. Officials recommend that residents take advantage of the delayed onset of fire season to clear defensible space around their homes and make an evacuation plan.
— Ken Devol, NSPR
California representatives push for disaster relief for salmon fishing industry
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and other California officials are pledging to push for the Biden administration to act quickly on the state's request for disaster relief after the 2023 fishing season for fall-run Chinook was closed for much of the West Coast. The California governor's office stated that the projected loss of the 2023 season is more than $45 million.
— CapRadio Staff
New legislation would require proof of HPV vaccination for some students
Proposed legislation in California would require college students at public institutions to show proof of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. The proposed measure calls for schools to inform parents that kids should be immunized by eighth grade, and the bill would require students under 26 attending public colleges and universities to show proof of HPV vaccination. Read the full story.
— Stephanie O’Neill, Kaiser Health News
New bill in California would protect consumers from fraud
A new consumer protection bill has been introduced in the state Legislation. It would create a "Victims of Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund" in the state Treasury. The fund would make victims of predatory companies whole. It would be subsidized by penalties paid by businesses that violate the law.
— CapRadio Staff
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In case you missed it
- Chico Unified School District votes to keep policy protecting trans students’ privacy in place — NSPR
- Western states to see investment in water infrastructure — The California Report
- Child care providers await pandemic relief promised by the state — The California Report
- As cities across the state struggle with homelessness, Sacramento moves forward with a unique approach — CapRadio
- City of Redding recognizes April as child abuse prevention month — NSPR
- Indigenous storytelling event hosted at Chico State — NSPR
- Interview: Director of new documentary ‘ELEMENTAL’ shares his hopes for protecting homes from wildfire — NSPR
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