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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...
Thousands of pounds of illegal cannabis seized from Antelope Valley
California law enforcement agencies have seized thousands of pounds of illegal cannabis near two state parks, including Saddleback Butte State Park in Antelope Valley, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday. The law enforcement operations resulted in the seizure of over 5,200 illegal cannabis plants as well as 14 illegal firearms in...
Murder, torture, arson alleged as Redding trial over killing of Jimmy Schwerdt begins
Jurors got their first glimpse Tuesday into the evidence against the man accused of killing a member of a well-known Redding family heavily involved in Enterprise High School athletics and academics. The trial of Steven Schlapia got underway Tuesday in Shasta County Superior Court and in her opening remarks, Senior...
Orinda Man Appointed to Employment Training Panel
Kumani Armstrong, of Orinda has been appointed the Assistant Director/Chief counsel at the Employment Training Panel. The Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to employers to assist in upgrading the skills of their workers through training that leads to good paying, long-term jobs. According to the release by Governor Gavin...
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....
Oroville eyes electric aggregation to enhance resident power choices
OROVILLE, Calif. — The City of Oroville is looking at the possibility of expanding its electric options for community members. In a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, the council will consider submitting a letter of interest to join an electric aggregation program. This would expand electricity services from just Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to other options that may be more cost-effective and have a better environmental impact.
Chico Police arrest stabbing suspect
CHICO, Calif. - Chico Police arrested a stabbing suspect on Tuesday morning. At about 5:30 a.m., officers responded to a fight involving a knife at a home in the 2000 block of Ceres Avenue. Officers arrived at the scene and contacted all people. Two victims sustained injuries following the dispute,...
Vitalant employee shares how blood donations saved her life, encourages public to donate
NORTHSTATE, Calif. — A Northstate blood donation center employee is sharing her story of how blood donors helped save her life. When Victoria Wolfe was a young, active mother of two over 20 years ago, she was diagnosed with leukemia after seeking treatment for persistent pain in her hip. She then received over 150 blood transfusions over the course of six weeks.
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