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Cal Fire has begun hiring back some of its seasonal firefighting force as wildfire risk continues to increase. Also, a North State library tries to make the experience of being incarcerated less harmful for families by having inmates read books over video to their kids, and SAT and ACT standardized tests are officially being dropped from California State University admissions.
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The Plumas County Library’s “Families Read Together” program allows inmates at the county’s jail to choose five books to read and record for their kids. The video and books are then mailed to their family.
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Dixie Fire survivors surveyed on how they feel about returning to the area. Also, the African American Family & Cultural Center (AAFCC) in Oroville is hosting a block party Saturday to celebrate Black History Month and after weeks of mild temperatures, cold weather has returned to the North State.
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Most people affected by Dixie Fire remain in Plumas County. Also, the city of Chico begins construction of a homeless shelter village at the former BMX site.
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The Dixie Fire has been burning for more than a month and thousands of people are still dealing with the impacts. Many towns that were threatened by the fire have been repopulated. But those going home are often returning to refrigerators filled with spoiled food, frequent power outages, and smoke-filled landscapes that officials say could last for weeks, if not months.
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The Butte County District Attorney’s Office has been working with Cal Fire to investigate the cause of the Dixie Fire. PG&E said in July its equipment may have contributed to starting the fire. NSPR’s Andre Byik spoke with District Attorney Mike Ramsey Thursday about the status of his investigation. Here are the highlights from their conversation.
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After originally starting near the ignition site of the 2018 Camp Fire, the Dixie Fire is now burning entirely in Plumas County, according to Cal Fire. The agency reported Thursday afternoon that although smoke might be visible in some communities, the fire is continuing to move away from populated areas. While that appears to be good news for nearby residents, in an interview with NSPR on Wednesday, wildfire scientist Zeke Lunder said those in the area shouldn’t let their guard down just yet.
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The California Department of Public Health Tuesday loosened COVID-19 restrictions in nine California counties, including Butte and Plumas. The State’s…
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Taking What They Can Get - North State Public Health Depts. Struggle To Get Enough COVID-19 VaccinesEvery Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., Dr. Phuong Luu eagerly checks her email. The Yuba-Sutter health officer is waiting to see how many COVID-19 vaccine doses…
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In the state's new COVID-19 regional designations, Greater Sacramento dropped below 15% ICU availability Wednesday, with capacity of 14.3%.This triggered…