Libraries

At a second vigil for Athena Passidakis, the Redding community mourns the loss of the 21-year-old murder-suicide victim. Also, what’s at stake? That’s the question being discussed by a panel of Chico State faculty members on immigration, civil liberties and grassroots action, and the California State Park Pass program is now available at many public library branches through Dec. 31.

Officials worry that more cuts down the line could jeopardize jobs and programs to reach patrons with disabilities.

Butte County supervisors will decide whether to add more hours to the county libraries at tomorrow’s board meeting. Also, California will soon launch new technology into space to detect greenhouse gases, and the Butte Humane Society in Chico is currently at maximum capacity and says it urgently needs people to foster dogs.

From podcasts to mobile library trucks, Butte County Library branches are trying to address community needs in unique ways.

From podcasts to mobile library trucks, Butte County Library branches are trying to address community needs in unique ways. Also, Butte County supervisors approve budget adjustments for nine new mental health positions, and the Yuba Water Agency is working with governmental agencies and research centers to better understand the local impact of atmospheric rivers.

The Yurok Tribe has hit a new milestone this week in their goal of restoring 2,200 acres of riparian habitat along the Klamath River. Also, several illegal marijuana grow operations were raided in Butte County, and the Butte County Search and Rescue Team is fundraising to build a new headquarters.

Friday marked six years since the Camp Fire devastated many communities in Butte County. NSPR has been speaking with those aiding in recovery. In today’s interview, community organizer Teri Rubiolo shares her experience living and working in Concow. Also, an unknown number of unhoused individuals are being relocated after Redding city officials filed a police report against No Boundaries Transitional Housing and ended its contract with the homeless aid organization, and Measure H is set to pass according to preliminary election results. If it does, more than $40 million will be generated for the general fund. Yesterday, county supervisors discussed where the funds will go.

This past week marked six years since the devastating Camp Fire. NSPR has been speaking with those working in recovery. Today, we hear from Amy Rohrer, Valley Contractors Exchange director. Also, Butte County is warning residents of increased flood risk due to the Park Fire, and an investigation of conditions that led to the Shoe Fire found a Shasta County landowner responsible.

Students in Shasta County schools now have books by Native authors available in libraries.

After months of research and polling, the Butte County Board of Supervisors this week discussed data surrounding opinions of registered voters about a library tax ballot measure.