Holiday Market in Paradise closes its doors. Also, former Sacramento resident Tyre Nichols was remembered on Monday evening by family and friends, and thieves steal more than $35 million from some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.
Ten public entities in the North State announced a settlement agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric for damages incurred in the 2021 Dixie Fire. Also, FEMA has added more counties to its major disaster declaration in the wake of recent winter storms, and experts are skeptical California’s electric grid can handle the planned phaseout of gas cars.
Shasta County election officials say they’re on track to certify results by deadline. Also, a Chico homeless aid group has been providing showers and clothes to unhoused residents, and a shop in Paradise seeks to help fire survivors reconnect with their roots.
Safe Space is preparing to open its doors for the upcoming winter season. Also, the Chico City Council votes to rename the Chico Municipal Airport to Chico Regional Airport, and a state audit finds the UC system is moving too slowly in returning Native American cultural items to tribes.
School officials in Paradise are focusing on the mental health of students as the town continues its recovery four years after the Camp Fire. Also, statistics point to an increase in hate crimes in Chico this year, and Democratic leaders are pushing for permanent protections for DACA recipients.
Officials release preliminary election results for North State races and measures. Also, Camp Fire survivors share the reasons they came out to vote, and Democrats are poised to sweep statewide offices yet again.
Today marks four years since the Camp Fire devastated Paradise, Magalia, Concow and Butte Creek Canyon in Butte County. Also, more than 20,000 ballots have been cast in Shasta County ahead of Election Day today, and millions of dollars have been spent on last-minute campaigning in California.
Some North State counties fared better than others in newly released student test scores. Also, the Paradise Town Council heard an update on the draft of the town’s long-term recovery plan, and more than 1 million California households are estimated to be late on their water bills.