Published July 28, 2021 at 4:12 PM PDT Listen • 24:40
California’s utility giant PGE has committed to burying ten thousand miles of power lines in rural areas. We’ll hear from Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder about how he thinks that could help protect towns like his. Then, we’ll meet KALW’s new late night Wednesday DJ LadyRyan. And, when someone is sent to prison, how do they figure out all the little do’s and don ts?
Habitat for Humanity avoiding high lumber costs with fire-resistant material
The pandemic is hurting the bottom line for an organization that builds affordable homes for low-income families. Action News Now reporter Jafet Serrato shows us how they are working around that.
Posted: May 20, 2021 8:46 AM
Updated: May 20, 2021 9:00 AM
Posted By: Jafet Serrato
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PARADISE, Calif. - The pandemic is hurting the bottom line for an organization that builds affordable homes for low-income families.
The sounds of rebuilding can now be heard all over Paradise.
Despite that, the pandemic is causing a lumber shortage which means higher costs for building.
Nicole Bateman from Habitat for Humanity has seen the increase first hand.
Paradise town leaders seek funding to help with road expansion, police department
Recovery efforts continue on the ridge, two and a half years after the Camp Fire. Town leaders gathered for a special meeting Wednesday to look at funding options for different projects.
Posted: Apr 14, 2021 5:15 PM
Updated: Apr 14, 2021 10:07 PM
Posted By: Kristian Lopez
PARADISE, Calif. - Recovery efforts continue on the ridge. Wednesday, town leaders gathered for a special meeting to look at funding options to improve safety.
During the meeting, town leaders wrote a letter asking for congressional funds in order to work on a project that would allow Roe Road to connect to dead-end roads like Edgewood, South Libby ad Sawmill. Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder says one of their goals after the fire is to improve their evacuation routes.