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A Plumas County author shares her experience writing a poetry collection about the Dixie Fire. Also, Butte County’s air quality has improved over time despite recent wildfires, and the California Department of Education plans to recruit 10,000 new mental health clinicians to public schools.
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Plumas County author Margaret Elysia Garcia began writing her poetry collection “Burn Scars” while waiting at traffic stops driving from her mother's house into Greenville. After the Dixie Fire devastated the community one year ago today, what had been a 20-minute drive to get supplies in town became 45 minutes.
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A local author reflects on the one-year mark since the Dixie Fire devastated Greenville. Also, isolated thunderstorms are posing a threat for new fire starts in the North State, and the Redding City Council places a pause on new short-term rental applications.
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Low snowpack levels at the Klamath National Forest could affect nearby communities. Also, the Plumas County Library in Greenville aims to help with Dixie Fire recovery, and lawmakers in the Sacramento area want to speed up homeless encampment removals.
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California announces water allocation cutbacks for State Water Project contractors. Also, the Plumas County sheriff is exploring video security options following the Dixie Fire, and Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes funding to tribes for environmental initiatives.
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North State senator plans to announce run for California governor. Also, a Greenville resident shares her experience six months after the Dixie Fire, California workers to get additional COVID-19 sick leave under new bill and Monday marked five years since the Oroville Dam crisis.
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Shasta County voters decide whether or not to recall a county supervisor. Also, Yuba City is set to establish a new election system for city councilors and Greenville residents celebrate a gas station reopening following the Dixie Fire.
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The Dixie Fire has been burning for more than a month and thousands of people are still dealing with the impacts. Many towns that were threatened by the fire have been repopulated. But those going home are often returning to refrigerators filled with spoiled food, frequent power outages, and smoke-filled landscapes that officials say could last for weeks, if not months.
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The fire raging in Northern California was whipped up by high temperatures and strong winds. It incinerated much of the Gold Rush-era community of Greenville earlier this week
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The Butte County District Attorney’s Office has been working with Cal Fire to investigate the cause of the Dixie Fire. PG&E said in July its equipment may have contributed to starting the fire. NSPR’s Andre Byik spoke with District Attorney Mike Ramsey Thursday about the status of his investigation. Here are the highlights from their conversation.