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After California approves pro-transgender measure, Elon Musk says he will move companies' headquarters
Elon Musk says he is moving two tech company headquarters to Texas after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law prohibiting public schools from notifying parents when their children identify as transgendered.
California’s heat wave crisis: Report reveals costs, health impacts
A recent report from the California Department of Insurance has highlighted the staggering economic and health impacts of extreme heat in California, totaling over $7.7 billion in the last decade. Released amidst a heat wave, with temperatures soaring past 120 in Palm Springs, the report underscores a growing crisis. “Extreme...
‘Forced outing’ parental notice policies banned in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill into law on Monday banning schools from passing policies requiring parents be notified if their child decides to change their gender identity. The law prevents school staff from “outing” a student to their parent or anyone else without their permission. Proponents held up the measure as a…
US Rep. Schiff warns of big Democratic losses with Biden atop ticket-NYT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, a California Democrat who is running for the Senate, warned donors in a private meeting that his party was likely to suffer major losses if President Joe Biden continued his reelection campaign, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing two unnamed sources.
Newsom sends Trump security reinforcements at RNC: ‘Public safety transcends party lines’
As the Republican National Convention welcomed former President Donald Trump on Monday, dozens of security officers from deep-blue California were among those guarding the MAGA leader. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) was responsible for reinforcing the GOP’s security forces with 61 officers from his state. “Public safety transcends party lines,” the Democratic governor said Monday. His […]
Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco is RNC delegate
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is on the floor this week at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Sheriff Bianco, who is a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, is one of 169 delegates sent by California to this year’s RNC. He says the tone in Milwaukee was somber after the attempt on Trump’s life … but the mood has brightened since then.
L.A. homicide rate higher than rest of state, lower than other major cities: report
More than 300 people were murdered within the city of Los Angeles in 2023, creating a homicide rate that is higher than the state as a whole and most other major cities in California. But a new report released by the California Attorney General’s Office, alongside Los Angeles Police Department data, shows that L.A. isn’t […]
Widespread stomach illness reported at Chico’s sanctioned homeless encampment | North State residents weigh in on Trump shooting | Oroville reconsiders proposal to reduce energy bills
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, July 16. Homeless advocates concerned about widespread stomach illness at Chico’s sanctioned encampment — Adia White, NSPR. North State residents weigh in on Trump shooting, presidential election — Alec Stutson, NSPR. Oroville City Council to...
Yuba College football team heads into a new era
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — There's something special brewing on the campus of Yuba College in Marysville. There's a new head football coach, new roster of players, new culture and a team determined to win. Spend just one second around the Yuba College football team and you can't help but notice...
New Psychiatric Residency Program launches in Butte County for mental health, seeks funds
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — A psychiatric residency program has been established in Chico to support mental health in Butte County, but is facing a challenge in its first year. “Between our program and the one that’s being started at Oroville Hospital, we’ll have about 40 Psychiatrists per year coming into the curriculum, serving patients in this area, and then hopefully a good 50% of them could stay," said Kristy Bird MaKieve, CEO of Healthy Rural California.
Concerns linger despite state moratorium on insurance non-renewals in Oroville
OROVILLE, Calif. — About 46,000 policyholders impacted by the Thompson Fire in Butte County won't have to worry about losing their home insurance policies for now, under a directive from the state Insurance Commissioner. The Department of Insurance issued a one-year moratorium on non-renewals or cancellations regardless of loss....
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