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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 | 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 | Ken Devol
Temperatures are rising and it’s going to be really hot later in the week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an extreme heat watch for the Sacramento Valley and surrounding foothills on Friday and Saturday. “Temperatures will be about 20 degrees above normal and it may approach some all time May records for record warm temperatures,” - Courtney Carpenter, NWS Sacramento meteorologist Daytime highs will reach the triple digits in some locations.
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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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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 | 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 | 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.
