Libraries

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.

The Butte County Board of Supervisors tomorrow will look at the results of a polling and research campaign designed to find out if residents would approve of a tax increase to fund county libraries and rural fire stations.

How to fund the county’s libraries is back in discussion in Butte County. The county board of supervisors approved a contract with consultants to determine voters’ interest in a possible future library tax.

Being unable to read or write is not uncommon in California. The state has the worst literacy rates in the country, according to a survey from the nonpartisan World Population Review. Nearly one in four people over the age of 15 years lack basic literacy skills.

The Butte County Library's "Access to Technology" program aims to help seniors and adults with disabilities learn how to use computers and navigate the web more comfortably.

Library users in Butte County will get a few more hours under a reorganization plan approved by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.Most of the changes will…