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Glenn County residents Jake Hackett and Janet Jonte pose outside the Willows Memorial Hall following the public hearing on Sept. 23, 2025 in Willows, CA. They're both chairs of the Glenn County Democratic Central Committee, and expressed their dismay at the closure of Glenn Medical Center.

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Glenn supervisors say they hit ‘brick wall’ trying to save hospital from closure

Alec Stutson

Glenn Medical Center’s closure is happening faster than expected, and residents say they fear the loss of emergency care will cost lives.

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Study warns of rising lightning, wildfire risk | North State COVID-19 surge | Scout The Wise releases 10th album

Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Glenn Medical Center's emergency room remains open until its planned Oct. 21 closure in Willows, Calif. on Aug. 26, 2025.

Residents voice concerns as Glenn County prepares to lose its only hospital

Erik Adams

Glenn County families fear the closure of their only hospital could mean dangerous delays in lifesaving care.

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Butte County mental health programs face funding loss | Nevada, California sign wildfire pact | Congresswoman Matsui calls ICE visit ‘sanitized’

Erik Adams

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, September 8, 2025.

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Credit card scam in Paradise | Latino Caucus backs Prop 50 | Where is Newsom’s schedule?

Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, September 5, 2025.

First Baptist Church food pantry in Paradise, Calif. on Sept. 16, 2022.

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SNAP, CalFresh cuts could cost thousands of North State residents their food stamps

Sean Shanks

As federal cuts to SNAP take shape, North State families, food banks and farmers brace for a growing hunger crisis.

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Officials explain best wildfire resources | Three West Coast states team up for new vaccine alliance | Ex-corrections officer sues Tehama County officials

Erik Adams

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Lauren Still, Glenn Medical Center administrator, at the Willows City Council Chambers on Aug. 26, 2025.

Glenn County hospital may close sooner than October as staff leave

Erik Adams

Glenn Medical Center in Willows could close sooner than expected, leaving 150 workers without jobs and forcing Glenn County residents to drive farther for emergency care.

West Nile Virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.

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Health officials urge prevention after West Nile death in Butte County

Erik Adams

A Butte County resident has died from West Nile Virus complications. Health officials say the virus is rare but preventable, and they’re urging residents to take precautions.

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West Nile death in Butte County | Study: wildfire home hardening defenses work | Chico State professor loses restraining order appeal

Erik Adams

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, September 2, 2025.