The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, August 8.
In today’s episode:
- Torres Shelter says it’s working to make services more accessible — Alec Stutson, NSPR
- Shasta County to pay $1.5M to family of man who was struck by sheriff’s deputy patrol vehicle — Ava Norgove, NSPR
- New study finds fire-prone overhead power lines disproportionately in low-income California communities — Rachael Myrow (KQED), The California Report
- Doctors are sounding the alarm about a rise in nicotine poisoning in children — Stephanie O’Neill Patison, KFF Health News
In case you missed it:
- North State DAs alarmed at PG&E ending hazard tree program — NSPR
- Dixie and Lightning fires receive 8 percent of requested federal funding — NSPR
- Chico police tell residents to watch out for crypto ATM scams — NSPR
- Newsom appoints first director of ‘Oil Watchdog Office’ — NSPR
- Unhoused people camping at Depot Park receive enforcement notices from city of Chico — NSPR
- Oroville City Council approves $2.1M in funding to begin construction on Pallet shelter — NSPR
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