Park Fire

Since last year's Park Fire, many areas of Upper Bidwell Park have been closed as crew work to remove dead and hazardous trees. Now, the city is working on the last area before fully reopening the park.

Arson arrests have been on the rise over the last decade. Butte County officials say that's due to better investigations aided by surveillance cameras.

County supervisors voted to extend a deadline for property owners to apply for debris removal after the Park and Thompson fires.

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.

The Park Fire burn scar will increase the risk of flooding in some Chico neighborhoods.

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.

Host Dave Schlom is joined by Producer Matt Fidler as they travel up California Highway 36E to visit the communities of Mineral and Mill Creek.

Chico’s city council will discuss regulations around massage parlors. Also, the Butte County Fire Department is asking for residents’ help to improve wildfire preparedness, and Butte County is working with state agencies to remove hazardous household materials following the Quincy, Thompson and Park fires.

Autumn is quickly approaching but that doesn’t mean the danger of wildfires has lessened. In fact, this is an especially risky time. Also, a motel in Redding may become transitional housing for homeless residents, and Park Fire survivors can learn more about fire cleanup assistance at a meeting today.

The Chico City Council will review a draft of its response to the latest Grand Jury report at its meeting tomorrow. The report made recommendations on how the city could improve its response to homelessness. Also, the “Journey Home” program helps transport unhoused people in Redding back to friends or family elsewhere who can help support them, and CalMatters is coming to NSPR! Join us to learn about the statewide propositions on the ballot for the general election this November.