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Catalyst, a local nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence, say they haven’t been impacted by federal funding freezes yet. However, services could be at risk if the freezes go through.

Governor Gavin Newsom’s program to deliver low-cost insulin is now more than a year behind schedule.

The remains of a smoldering home in an Altadena neighborhood affected by the Eaton Fire on Jan. 8, 2025. California's insurer of last resort is facing $1 billion in losses from Southern California wildfires.Jules Hotz/CalMatters

Interviews suggest some people swept up in Trump’s immigration crackdown are dedicated to their families and communities — not hardened criminals.

The bills add requirements for immigration agents on school and daycare grounds. That comes after the Trump administration issued new guidance allowing them in schools and other "sensitive areas.”

Butte County Department of Behavioral Health will keep using a state grant to search for a place to house those incompetent to stand trial. Also, North State Assemblymember James Gallagher introduced a new bill prioritizing funding for communities recovering from disasters, and the Community Action Agency of Butte County is holding a drive-thru food pantry this Friday in Chico.

The federal funding from the bill helps fund small and rural schools in most North State counties. After the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass the bill, many schools are scrambling to make ends meet.

The number of birds in Butte County infected with the bird flu has now climbed to more than 44,000. Health officials say the risk of the virus to the public remains low. Also, the man accused of burning down Bidwell Mansion pleaded not guilty in court today, and a crime-fighting security trailer will continue operating in Oroville.

The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act has helped fund small and rural schools in areas with a lot of federal forest land for more than 100 years. Now, many schools in the North State could lose funding after the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass the bill. Also, President Donald Trump has made promises throughout his campaign to ramp up enforcement efforts against undocumented immigrants. But in California, local law enforcement is limited in how they can engage with federal immigration officials, and the Chico Zine Faire is back and hosting dozens of creators, workshops and food vendors this Saturday.

Some major themes that have already emerged include affordability, elections and how to prepare for the next Trump Administration.