Ava Norgrove

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. They talked about the issues that are most important to them and what they plan to do if elected into office.

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.

A city-funded emergency homeless shelter in Chico is weighing its options after being told by the City of Chico that it would cost thousands of dollars to apply for a land-use permit. Also, NSPR has been speaking with those aiding in Camp Fire recovery. In today’s interview, Paradise Stronger Executive Director Aaron Singer talks about the importance of community and movement in recovery, and the Town of Paradise will move forward with fire hazard management requirements for property owners.

The Chico City Council will bring back discussion about creating an ordinance for massage establishments in the city. The council chose to send the issue to internal affairs in September. Also, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors are being accused of violating the Brown Act and First Amendment rights of attendees and members of the press during a meeting last week, and Corning is scheduled to have a series of holiday events for December.

Expert explains why bird flu has spread rapidly in the state. Also, PG&E is hoping to raise its rates again, and the City of Marysville has reached an agreement with the owners of a major league development team to make Bryant Park its new home.

The Yurok Tribe has hit a new milestone this week in their goal of restoring 2,200 acres of riparian habitat along the Klamath River. Also, several illegal marijuana grow operations were raided in Butte County, and the Butte County Search and Rescue Team is fundraising to build a new headquarters.

Yuba City is home to thousands of uncontrolled feral chickens, but experts say they could spread infectious diseases to nearby residents. Also, three new councilors will be sworn into the Chico City Council tomorrow, and Chico's outgoing mayor announces run for State Assembly

Almost a month after the general election, Butte County’s election results are now official. Also, Redding’s more than 200 mile trail system provides a great opportunity for winter recreation, and the band Scowl will perform in Chico ahead of their North American tour.

Oroville gunman Glenn Litton visited Chico Oaks Adventist School six months ago in June to discuss enrolling a student at the school. Also, the much-awaited Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act has been passed, and Chico City Council members will discuss the next steps in implementing red light cameras at intersections around town.

Water advocates are speaking out against the controversial Tuscan Water District. Also, the True North Housing Alliance started a program to provide training and counseling to unhoused Chico residents at the beginning of the year, and Redding plans to cut one of their Crisis Intervention Response Teams, which handle calls involving people suffering from acute mental health crises.