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Warren v. Chico hearing may be rescheduled | Shasta County mine added to Superfund list | California’s sustainable groundwater law hits 10-year mark

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, September 17.

In today’s episode:

  • Upcoming hearing on settlement that governs Chico’s response to homelessness may be rescheduled — Adia White, NSPR
  • Abandoned Shasta County mine has been designated Superfund site — Ken Devol, NSPR
  • California’s sustainable groundwater law hits 10-year mark — Adia White, NSPR
  • PG&E customers affected by Park, Thompson, Gold Complex fires eligible for assistance with utility bills — Adia White, NSPR
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The new rate hike was approved last week and will start in October. Customers say they can no longer afford their electricity bills. PG&E says the rate hike is necessary for storm recovery and wildfire mitigation projects.

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Erik began his role as NSPR's Butte County government reporter in September of 2023 as part of UC Berkeley's California Local News Fellowship. He received his bachelor's degree in Journalism from Cal State LA earlier that year.
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.
Ken came to NSPR through the back door as a volunteer, doing all the things that volunteers do. Almost nothing – nothing -- in his previous work experience suggests that he would ever be on public radio.
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.
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.
Adia White is a broadcast journalist and producer with nearly 10 years of experience. Her work has appeared on WNYC, This American Life, Capital Public Radio and other local and national programs. She started at North State Public Radio as a freelance reporter in 2017 before leaving for a stint at Northern California Public Media in Santa Rosa.