Health

Flu cases are surging across the North State, pushing emergency rooms to see more walk-ins and hospitalizations. Butte County’s health officer Dr. Jarett Beaudoin says some young children have been seriously ill, and two flu-related deaths have been reported in the county.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, February 2, 2026.

A new “super flu” strain called subclade K is contributing to high case and hospitalization rates across California. Getting vaccinated remains the best way to avoid serious illness.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, January 29, 2026.

‘What does the future look like?’: As California braces for Medicaid cuts, former health secretary to lead new commission in creating plan to protect care

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, October 17, 2025.

There has been a late summer surge of COVID-19 in Tehama County, and officials say flu and other infections will rise as fall and winter approach. They say getting vaccinated early is the best defense against infection.

Willows Fire Department plans to train staff to be paramedics by 2026 to help fill the void of Glenn County’s only hospital and emergency room closing.

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

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