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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 | Erik Adams
When former assistant registrar of voters Joanna Francescut got the notice this week that she was losing her job, she was already mentally prepared. The termination came after years of scrutiny surrounding elections in Shasta County. Still, she said she was saddened by the decision. “My biggest reaction was disappointment,” Francescut said.
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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Sarina Grossi |Angel Huracha
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, May 29, 2025. Headlines is published every weekday morning at 8:30 a.m. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and NPR One. Theme song Borough is courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. Headlines Butte CountyShasta CountyDrag CultureChico, CaliforniaArtsCaliforniaLake OrovilleOroville, CaliforniaGolden musselsHomelessness
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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 | Ken Devol |Sarina Grossi |Erik Adams |Angel Huracha
Cal Poly Humboldt's interim president says the university is under formal investigation over alleged antisemitism. President Michael Spagna says the Department of Education is looking into a federal civil rights complaint filed against Cal Poly Humboldt and other universities by "Jewish on Campus" and the Louis D. Brandeis Center, a nonprofit focused on civil and human rights for Jewish people.
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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 | Erik Adams |Ken Devol |Sarina Grossi
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, May 23, 2025. Headlines is published every weekday morning at 8:30 a.m. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and NPR One. Theme song Borough is courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. Headlines Butte CountyWildfireHomelessnessChico, CaliforniaButte Sobering CenterCaliforniaWolvesSiskiyou CountyNational Weather Service
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2 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Ken Devol |Erik Adams |Angel Huracha |Sarina Grossi
Some residents needing behavioral health or crisis services in the Yuba-Sutter area now have less hope of getting them. The CEO of Adventist Health Rideout told the Yuba City council this week it would not continue to support Project Hope. That would’ve seen the conversion of the former Fremont Hospital in Yuba City into a behavioral health facility for underserved and homeless residents. One phase of the project — a 22-bed sobering center — will move forward.
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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.
