Public Health

Is Chico’s E. coli outbreak from homeless people? Could septic tanks be to blame? Is Butte County still testing the creek? Public Health addressed community concerns — and here’s how they answered the question everyone’s asking.

Glenn County families fear the closure of their only hospital could mean dangerous delays in lifesaving care.

A Butte County resident has died from West Nile Virus complications. Health officials say the virus is rare but preventable, and they’re urging residents to take precautions.

Glenn County’s only hospital and emergency room is closing after losing a key federal designation, leaving residents with fewer options for urgent care.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, August 11, 2025.

Butte County Behavioral Health gets funding from Proposition 1 to expand mental health and addiction services in Chico by renovating a former Enloe Health facility.

A new survey works to learn more about the needs of residents after the county found widespread tooth decay in local children.

Blood donations tend to drop in the summer, but the need doesn’t. With fewer school drives and more outdoor injuries, North State blood banks are urging more people to roll up their sleeves.

Potholes are an issue for people in Chico. Residents and city leaders identified some of the worst ones around town. Also, North State doctors offer their experience and advice on avoiding this season’s ick, and the Mechoopda Indian Tribe says its recently-opened casino will be suspending operations.

The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in birds in Butte County. This is amid growing concerns from health officials of the rapid spread of the virus in poultry and cattle across California.