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Summer camp helping vulnerable Shasta County kids canceled due to nearby Shelly Fire
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — A camp for vulnerable Shasta County kids has been canceled as a result of the ongoing Shelly Fire in Siskiyou County. Each summer, Redding’s Pathways to Hope for Children leads Camp Hope at Kidder Creek in Siskiyou County, offering a mentorship program for Shasta County kids impacted by domestic violence and other trauma.
$4 Billion in Opioid Funds Allocated, California Cities Grapple with Complex Deployment Amid Ongoing Epidemic!
Navigating Allocation Challenges in Los Angeles and Beyond. Diverse Strategies: From Naloxone Distribution to Regulatory Hurdles. (According to KFF Health News,) in response to the devastating opioid crisis in California local governments are now grappling with how to effectively utilize the substantial funds received from pharmaceutical companies through a landmark settlement. This financial influx exceeding $4 billion for California resulted from legal actions against opioid manufacturers and distributors accused of exacerbating an epidemic that has profoundly impacted communities across the state. Despite the magnitude of these funds, many cities and counties such as Los Angeles are only beginning to navigate the complexities of allocation. This cautious approach mirrors a national trend where jurisdictions carefully deliberate on deploying resources to combat addiction and support recovery efforts.
CalMatters’ 9th anniversary: Trusted community-centered journalism, now with The Markup
Nine years ago today, CalMatters started publishing journalism to hold officials accountable, reveal unseen community issues and empower Californians. Our nonprofit newsroom has grown steadily over time, but this year has been especially unique: We added The Markup’s tech-focused team, hosted the inaugural CalMatters Ideas Festival in Sacramento, debuted the government transparency tool Digital Democracy, and started airing on California TV five nights a week through PBS SoCal.
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