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The Winding Fire in Yuba County has destroyed six homes. Also, Shasta County health officials say monkeypox transmission risk remains low in the county, and trees are dying at an alarming rate in California.
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Most evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday for the Winding Fire burning in Yuba County. Also, the co-founder of Tortoise Acres Rescue and Sanctuary describes the effects of the Peter Fire, and public health officials say people should know how monkeypox spreads.
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Peak wildfire season can be triggering for those who have already experienced a devastating wildfire. Also, health experts warn the prevalent BA.5 coronavirus subvariant is more infectious than the first Omicron variant, and the state of California has approved millions of dollars to address AAPI hate.
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A fire in Yuba County destroyed several homes in Olivehurst over the weekend while containment increased on other fires in the region. Also, one person is dead and four wounded after a mass shooting in Sacramento, and a bill signed by the Governor focuses on reducing plastic pollution.
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The Rices Fire burning in Nevada County is 22% contained. Separately, forward progress has been stopped on the Sandra and Nelson fires in Butte County. Also, seven North State counties have no abortion clinics, Chico gets a new city manager and Chico’s police chief announces his retirement.
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Hundreds of structures remain threatened by the Rices Fire that’s now 12% contained. Also, Max Steiner — Democratic candidate for California’s 1st Congressional District — criticizes the U.S. Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade, and California lawmakers approve a record $300 billion state budget.
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Risk remains for some Yuba County communities near the Rices Fire. Also, many North State counties lack abortion clinics, and California lawmakers have approved a bill allowing lawsuits against those selling illegal guns.
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The retired judge overseeing the $13 billion fund set up for PG&E fire victims announces his departure. Also, dry lightning in the North State is causing concern for smoldering fires, and a Paradise resident is honored for having the first “Wildfire Prepared Home.”
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An investigation by The California Newsroom finds Cal Fire has fumbled responsibilities of managing forests and preventing catastrophic fires. Also, officials give an update on Dixie Fire debris removal, and California state lawmakers are seeking a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to an abortion.
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A months-long investigation from The California Newsroom examined Cal Fire’s efforts to prevent catastrophic wildfires ahead of what could be another devastating fire season.