The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, May 25.
In today’s episode:
- A report from the nonprofit Climate Central shows an increase in fire weather days — Jamie Jiang, NSPR
- Chico State welcomes new president starting in July — Sarah Bohannon, NSPR
- Butte County Board of Supervisors request to classify Oroville as a rural city — Jamie Jiang, NSPR
- Officials say California is unlikely to run short of electricity after wet winter and new power sources — Adam Beam, The Associated Press
In case you missed it:
- How will the new agreement to reduce water usage on the Colorado River affect California? — The California Report
- Walmart to pay $500,000 after selling brass knuckles — CapRadio
- Bill aims to limit the amount landlords can charge for security deposits — CapRadio
- Proposed law would require bars to carry devices to test if a drink has been spiked — CapRadio
- PG&E begins undergrounding power lines along Highway 70 in Plumas — NSPR
- University of California takes steps to hire undocumented students on campuses — KALW
- California, Arizona and Nevada propose a deal to reduce water use from Colorado River — NSPR
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