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April was declared child abuse prevention month in the city of Redding. Also, an event celebrating the storytelling traditions of Northern California tribal communities is happening at Chico State tonight, and the director of the new documentary, “ELEMENTAL: Reimagine Wildfire” shares his hopes for the film.
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In a 3-2 vote Tuesday, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors decided to hand -count ballots for future elections.
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A lawsuit filed against Chico Unified School District has sparked new legislation that opponents say would harm transgender youth. Also, a new bill approved by a senate committee this week requires California agencies to assess the need for electric vehicle charging stations in low-income and underserved communities, and concealed carry applications are skyrocketing across some of California’s most liberal counties.
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An attempt to appeal the Redding Planning Commission’s approval of Bethel Church’s expansion plans didn’t pass at Tuesday night’s council meeting, also a new group for Muslim moms had its first get-together in Chico this month, and the Shasta County Board of Supervisors extended a conditional job officer to former Orange County treasurer Chriss Street.
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A bobcat found dead in Butte County was found to have died from avian flu. Also, a bill introduced in the California Legislature could prohibit law enforcement from asking tech companies to hand over large amounts of location or search data, and a state lawmaker wants to further restrict so-called “ghost guns.”
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Some Native community members say their voices are being ignored in plans to develop riverfront land in Redding. Also, PG&E pleaded not guilty to criminal charges stemming from the 2020 Zogg Fire, and a California bill would set the minimum wage for health care workers at $25 per hour.
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Police in Chico and Redding are investigating hate speech flyers distributed over the last week. Also, dozens of Butte County residents are having water hauled to them due to dry wells, and a new report found that areas experiencing frequent wildfires tend to be low-income.
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As California continues to recover from multiple atmospheric rivers this winter, officials in Butte County estimate local damages in the millions of dollars. Also, the Redding City Council voted to hire a contractor to create a plan for developing its Sacramento riverfront property, and Black educators and students protested Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed education budget.
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A new police chief has been confirmed for the city of Chico. Also, the Redding City Council is again opposing a proposed casino relocation plan, and the small Humboldt County town of Rio Dell grapples with the aftermath of Tuesday’s 6.4-magnitude earthquake.
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Doug LaMalfa and Mike Thompson addressed the House Wednesday urging their colleagues to pass a bill relieving Fire Victim Trust payees of federal taxes. Also, new Redding City councilmembers Tenessa Audette and Jack Munns were sworn into office Tuesday, and Butte County Public Health in partnership with the Feather River Recreation and Park District has installed a new Fit-Trail at Riverbend Park in Oroville.