Affordable housing for low-income renters is growing increasingly available across Butte County -– even as the population of unhoused people grows. There has been progress on the housing gap as new affordable housing developments come on line, and more expensive homes free up units for those qualifying for low-income units, said Butte County Housing Authority … Affordable housing comes on line in Butte
Cities like Chico are under growing pressure to protect people from harm and death as waves of extreme heat become more commonplace — and after California faced its hottest month on record. The state, meanwhile, says it is launching a new program to help vulnerable communities — particularly the unhoused and aging populations — face … State will help California cities prepare for heat
The scramble is on to ensure that millions, if they still qualify, do not get disenrolled this year from their state medical insurance. In California, one out of every three residents is insured by Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program for low-income adults and families. That means that one-third of all Californians, or more than 15 … Medi-Cal recipients must renew to keep coverage
With no city-wide plan for extreme heat in place, Chicoans have few resources to fall back on during dangerous heat waves like the one last week. Like much of California, the City now often faces stretches of days with high temperatures topping 100 or even 110 degrees. Extreme heat threatens vulnerable residents across the state … Cities advised to prepare for extreme heat, climate crisis
A federal judge has dismissed a Chico parent’s claim against Chico Unified School District (CUSD) over maintaining confidentiality rights for students. Chico mother Aurora Regino’s lawsuit, which claims that the district must out students who are trans or exploring their gender identity, has been tossed out of federal court. CUSD had argued that it follows … Lawsuit over gender identity dismissed by federal judge
Chico-area property owners have through July 26 to reject a proposed new fee for groundwater management that will otherwise appear on their December tax bills. The annual per-acre fee would fund and implement a new groundwater management plan for the area known as the Vina Subbasin. That subbasin, which holds a significant portion of Butte … Groundwater management tax faces protest election