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Experts say more testing needed to track bird flu in humans | Lobbyists update Butte County supervisors on federal grants | New exhibit showcases Asian American art in the North State

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Jan. 30.

In today’s episode:

As a new strain of bird flu emerges in California and poultry infections continue to rise in Butte County, experts say more testing should be done to track the virus’s spread.

Also, Butte County's state and federal representatives reassure supervisors amid confusion over federal funding freeze.

Plus, an exhibition at the Janet Turner Museum highlights the artwork of Asian American artists from the museum’s collection, weaving together narratives of identity, belonging, and resilience.

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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.
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.