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3 days ago | 
mynspr.org | Anthony Vasek |Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson |Angel Huracha
A Tehama County supervisor is under investigation after being accused by fellow board members of driving under the influence. Four Tehama County supervisors allege Pati Nolen left a cup smelling of alcohol at her seat after a meeting in late March. The supervisors contacted authorities since Nolen was seen entering a vehicle after the meeting. Nolen was pulled over by the Red Bluff Police Department several hours later.
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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson |Ken Devol |Erik Adams
A new tool to forecast extreme heat is available ahead of this weekend’s record high temperatures. Gov. Gavin Newsom says the goal of Cal-Heat-Scoreis to protect vulnerable communities by issuing heat risk alerts. Cal-Heat-Score has four levels. A zero means there's no risk of heat-related illness, while a four means it's an extreme heat day with high risk. The tool highlights populations who are most susceptible to extreme heat and offers safety tips, such as how to recognize heat illness.
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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson |Ken Devol |Erik Adams
The executive director of Safe Space, a Chico nonprofit that serves unhoused people, has announced her departure. Hilary Crosby has been in the role for three years, and oversaw the nonprofit’s transition from seasonal shelter services to a year-round support system. Crosby expressed her gratitude for her time with Safe Space and getting to care for others. The organization said they were grateful for her service.
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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Alec Stutson |Ken Devol |Sarina Grossi |Erik Adams
There are three new gray wolf packs in the North State. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week that the packs are located in Shasta, Tehama and Lassen counties. This brings the state’s total number of wolf packs up to 10. The state’s gray wolf population has been steadily increasing in recent years. There’s an estimated 70 wolves in multiple areas of California. Earlier this month, the department launched an online tracker for the endangered species.
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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Angel Huracha |Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson
Shasta County’s assistant registrar of voters has been fired from her position. Joanna Francescut was notified of her termination yesterday after being the assistant registrar for 17 years. She ran to take over the top role after former registrar Thomas Toller stepped down, but lost to Florida-based attorney Clint Curtis after a decision by county supervisors. Curtis has no prior election experience, or connection with Shasta County.
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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Angel Huracha |Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson |Ken Devol
With forecasts of hot temperatures this week, the Plumas County Public Health Agency is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito and tick bites. Mosquitoes can transmit West Nile Virus, which can lead to serious medical complications for people over 50 or with a compromised immune system. The California Department of Public Health advises using mosquito repellent on skin and clothing and wearing long sleeves and pants outdoors for protection.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Alec Stutson |Ken Devol |Angel Huracha |Sarina Grossi
Many North State residents will be heading to local rivers and waterways this Memorial Day weekend, and officials are urging them to be cautious. A group of tubers had to be rescued from the Sacramento River earlier this week after becoming caught on debris. The Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team says anyone on the river should know how to steer their boat or tube and should wear a flotation vest. There’s also an alcohol ban on the river, so drinks should be enjoyed on land.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson |Erik Adams |Ken Devol
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and some people in the North State plan to go boating. The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to stay safe and abide by boating laws before they leave the dock. Starting this year, people must now have a boater card to operate a vessel. And 13 to 15 year olds cannot drive boats that go faster than 15 miles per hour unless accompanied by an adult. Officials say there should be life jackets on board for each person on the boat.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Sarina Grossi |Ken Devol |Alec Stutson
The way people get around in Lower Bidwell Park is going to change. City officials are one step closer to deciding how a major road in the park will be redesigned. Last night, the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission discussed what to do with South Park Drive for a second time. The road begins at the entrance of the park from Fourth and Cypress streets, and runs alongside the baseball field and Caper Acres playground of the One-Mile Recreation Area.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Ken Devol |Alec Stutson |Erik Adams |Angel Huracha
Glenn Medical Center could lose its emergency room if federal cuts go forward. The small hospital in Willows raised the alarm today. In a press release Glenn Medical Center said the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is moving to revoke its “critical access hospital” designation. Losing that accreditation means the hospital would lose the funding needed to support its emergency room, which is the only one in the county.
