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Federal Cuts Exacerbate Rural California Doctor Shortage — State Affairs Pro
At a hearing of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health, lawmakers focused on how last year’s congressional budget reconciliation bill, House Resolution 1, could frustrate policymakers’ progress in attracting more doctors to medically underserved parts of the state.
Shasta County sees more communities earn Firewise recognition for wildfire safety – KRCR
More Shasta County communities are becoming Firewise sites. This means they’ve made moves to limit wildfire risks and create defensible spaces, and they have national recognition as a Firewise USA program participant.
‘Stepchild’ no more: Nevada County’s rural solution to housing insecurity — The Union
Surviving in an economy like California’s is a delicate balancing act. If you’re single, good luck buying a home or paying rent with one income.
California snow area overrun on weekends — ‘we’re held hostage’ – San Francisco Chronicle
They park along highway shoulders and jam up traffic. They trespass on private property. They litter the woods with broken sleds, fast food wrappers and soda cans.