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Cal Fire released its completed damage assessment of the Thompson Fire yesterday. The report says 26 structures were destroyed — 13 were homes and 13 other "minor" structures. Also, Redding hit a record-breaking 119 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend, and Chico’s city council will gather for a special meeting about Warren v. Chico tomorrow.
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More than 40 zones in northeast Oroville were put under evacuation in a matter of hours. Also, amid another triple-digit heat wave Chico residents now have a dedicated place to cool off after local nonprofit Safe Space opened a cooling center, and unhoused residents can now stay longer at the Good News Rescue Mission in Redding.
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As temperatures rise, there are few public places to escape the heat. The nonprofit Safe Space will be opening a cooling center, but it's only confirmed to last for the next two weeks. Also, PG&E may shut off power today in parts of the North State, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering two free fishing days this summer.
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The Supreme Court has sided with the city of Grants Pass in a landmark case on homelessness. The decision reverses a previous ban on criminalizing people for sleeping outside if they have no other options. In Chico, some say the decision could affect how the city responds to homelessness in the long term. Also, the Pit River Tribe is getting more than 1,500 acres of its land back in Shasta County, and the City of Redding is making it easier for utility customers to pay their bills online.
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Independence Day is right around the corner. While many will celebrate the holiday with family gatherings and food, Chico officials are reminding residents that setting off fireworks is illegal. Also, nearly six years after the Camp Fire destroyed the Honey Run Covered Bridge reconstruction is now underway, and Avelo Airlines is leaving Redding and passengers without direct flights to Southern California.
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While elections may be the outrage du jour, officials and longtime residents in Shasta and beyond are concerned the damage to civic life will be permanent.
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The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted to create a panel to review applicants for its vacant registrar of voters position. Also, Butte County Board of Supervisors are to receive the budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and Chico residents will see more road closures this week as the city continues making improvements along the Esplanade.
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Shasta County Supervisor Patrick Jones withheld a letter from California’s attorney general’s office that cleared the district attorney of misconduct. His colleagues voted this week to investigate whether Jones broke any laws by not sharing the letter. Also, the Chico City Council approved the 2024-25 city budget, and a new report found that only a small percentage of UC and community college students eligible for CalFresh actually receive the benefits. At Chico State, staff hope to reduce the stigma around the program and increase enrollment.
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Smoke may be seen near Oroville today and later this month as officials conduct prescribed burns at Thermalito’s forebay and afterbay. They are intended to reduce invasive plants and dry brush. Also, it’s Invasive Species Action Week in California, and during this week’s hot weather conditions we take a look at the North State’s hottest recorded temperatures.
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Butte County supervisors will consider a new master plan for the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility. They will also consider a fee increase to fund and maintain it. Also, members of the Karuk Tribe are bringing back the ancient tradition of crafting dugout canoes, and North State recreators are being advised to be cautious about swimming in rivers, as spring snowmelt means streams are frigid and swift.