National Weather Service

Debris from the Park Fire can create landslides which can cause flash floods. Some areas in Butte and Tehama counties are at risk this winter. Here’s what residents need to know to prepare.

A long-lasting winter storm is set to hit the North State. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch and winter weather advisory, but says flash flooding is unlikely. Also, Chico is filled with hundreds of types of trees. More on the most likely species you’ll likely notice this fall, and with temperatures dropping a Chico-based nonprofit is looking for volunteers to help those in need.

Advocates are calling on landowners who can vote on the Tuscan Water District to cast their ballot against funding the groundwater management proposal. They say it unfairly favors large-scale, out-of-state landowners. Also, several flash flood warnings have been issued in the past few weeks. We hear from an expert about the National Flood Insurance Program, and the Chico Ice Rink is open for the season in downtown.

A heat advisory has been issued for the valley and surrounding foothills today. The advisory starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 11 p.m. tomorrow. Also, the city of Anderson has declared itself a "Parent Right to Know” city in support of its local school district's policies, and residents in Chico have a chance to bask in the city’s creativity this month during its ARTober Fest downtown.

The city of Chico has no contract to provide cooling center services while the city is under a heat advisory due to triple-digit heat. Negotiations with the nonprofit Safe Space have been stalled. That's despite the city initially telling NSPR the contract had been finalized. Also, at it's latest meeting, the city council criticized this year's grand jury report that focused heavily on the city's response to the homelessness crisis and is planning its response, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added Afterthought Mine in Bella Vista to its Superfund National Priorities list yesterday.

The city of Chico is seeking judicial relief from Warren v. Chico. The case limits how the city can enforce its anti-camping laws in public spaces. Also, a heat advisory starts at 11 a.m. today due to triple-digit temperatures that will last through Friday, and Shasta County is participating in a pilot program aimed at increasing participation and diversity in jurors. It raises jurors pay from $15 to $100 per day.

Many areas in the North State are under a flood watch and wind advisory this morning as a strong storm system moves into the region. Also, a group seeking solutions to homelessness in Shasta County will hold several public meetings in the coming weeks, and the U.S. Forest Service is offering guided snowshoe hikes in Lassen National Forest.

Several storms moving through the North State this weekend into next week are expected to deliver significant rain in the valley, foothills and mountains.

Amidst allegations that a member of the Chico City Council violated the Brown Act, an ACLU attorney explains the law and the rights it affords to the public. Also, snow and gusty winds have prompted a winter weather advisory for many mountainous areas of the North State through this afternoon, and Yuba City is looking for a local artist to create a ‘Welcome’ sign for the city that will be placed at key entry points and replace older signs.

The first winter storm of the season starts today. Here’s what the National Weather Service says to expect.