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CHP boasts hundreds of DUI arrests over Christmas | California State Parks encourages ‘First Day Hikes’ | New year means new tax deadlines

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Dec. 29.

In today’s episode:

An enforcement period by the California Highway Patrol over the holiday this week saw hundreds of arrests and thousands of encounters statewide over a two-day period.

Also, California State Parks are encouraging people to get outside this new year with First Day Hikes.

Plus, Jan. 2 is the first day to file 2024 state tax returns.

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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.
Sarina recently graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in media arts, society and technology. She started writing for her school newspaper during her senior year of high school and has since dedicated her life to news.
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.