Headlines

Tuscan Water District protest | 1 in 5 dropped from MediCal | Dangerously hot weather this weekend

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The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, July 21.

In today’s episode:

‘Our wells could go dry and our urban forests could die’: Political group protests Tuscan Water District — Alec Stutson, NSPR
California has taken 1 in 5 people off MediCal in first month of renewal process — CapRadio Staff
Dangerously hot weather forecast today and tomorrow in the North State — CapRadio Staff
Newsom announces new program to provide free legal assistance for undocumented farmworkers — Ava Norgrove, NSPR

In case you missed it:

Interview: Wildfire scientist Zeke Lunder on peak wildfire season — NSPR
Redding City Council members voice concerns about cost to hand-count ballots — NSPR
Audit finds CSU failed to address some sexual harassment cases on campuses — The California Report
Welcome to ‘Swiftie Clara’: Taylor Swift concerts prompt California city to temporarily change name — CapRadio
Plumas County turns to telehealth for Dixie Fire survivors despite ‘stone age’ internet — NSPR
Californians are smoking less: Why that’s a problem for these early childhood services — CalMatters

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Sarah Bohannon

Sarah has worked at North State Public Radio since 2015 and is currently the station’s Director of Operations. She’s responsible for the sound of the station and works to create the richest public radio experience possible for NSPR listeners.

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Angel Huracha

Angel Huracha has been a part of the journalism field since 2006 and has covered a range of topics. He is a graduate of Chico State with a Bachelor's degree in news-editorial and public relations with a minor in English.

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Ava Norgrove

Ava is NSPR’s Morning Edition anchor and reporter. They previously worked on NPR’s Weekend Edition and NPR’s Weekend All Things Considered broadcasts and produced weekly national news stories focused on contextualizing national issues for individual communities. They love NorCal and spending time outdoors.

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Alec Stutson

Alec Stutson grew up in Colorado and graduated from the University of Missouri with degrees in Radio Journalism, 20th/21st Century Literature, and a minor in Film Studies. He is a huge podcast junkie, as well as a movie nerd and musician.

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