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US births fell in 2023, ending two years of upticks during the pandemic: CDC

Tuesday, August 20

(NEW YORK) -- The number of births declined in the United States in 2023, ending two years of upticks during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new federal report.A report published early Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for...

North Korea to partially reopen doors to tourism for 1st time since COVID-19 pandemic

Friday, August 16

(LONDON) -- North Korea is set to partially reopen its doors to tourism later this year after being closed off since January 2020 at the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Chinese-based tourism operator.Koryo Tours, based in Beijing, announced on Wednesday...

Lassen High School Celebrates Significant Academic Gains Despite Pandemic Challenges

Thursday, December 21

The state's Office of Education released its educational Dashboard for the year, tallying up the school’s academic successes.Lassen High School Superintendent Morgan Nugent says this was the first year the effects of the pandemic would be reflected in how the school compared with the...

Portola to Cease Pandemic Pause on Water Shut-offs for Overdue Bills

Tuesday, February 14

If you live in Portola, you have less than two months to pay your outstanding water bill before late fees and water shut-offs resume.Overdue bill fees and shut-offs for non-payment were suspended in March of 2020 in response to the pandemic. Now time is...

Chester Restaurant Gets PG&E Grant for Ongoing Pandemic Relief

Friday, June 17

A Chester restaurant will be receiving a 3,000 dollar grant from PG&E. The grant is from the company’s foundation supporting restaurants with ongoing pandemic recovery in assistance with the California restaurant foundation. Funds can be used to help with equipment upgrades from deferred maintenance,...

The Coffee Station in Chester Awarded $3,000 Grant for Pandemic Relief

Friday, June 17

A Chester restaurant will be receiving a 3,000-dollar grant from PG&E. The grant is from the company’s foundation supporting restaurants with ongoing pandemic recovery in assistance with the California restaurant foundation. Funds can be used to help with equipment upgrades from deferred maintenance, as...

Podiatrist Says Pandemic Caused Increase in Foot Health Problems

Tuesday, May 31

A Banner Health Center foot doctor says people have been neglecting their feet since the start of the pandemic. Dr. Travis Jensen a Podiatrist with Banner says he has seen an increase in foot health-related medical issues as people neglect to see doctors for...

State Grant Pays off Large Debt From Unpaid Water Bills Stemming from the Pandemic

Thursday, January 20

The City of Susanville Public Works Department gets relief as a state grant pays off 442 unpaid water bills. During the height of the pandemic utilities were not allowed to be shut off due to lack of payment as many were impacted financially by...

Susanville Rent Costs Impacted by More Than Just the Pandemic

Monday, December 13

Susanville rent costs have been impacted by more than just the pandemic. Throughout the pandemic there has been a significant impact on rent. Being in a rural county that saw the pandemic reach its borders late at the onset of the outbreak still has...

California to Loosen Worksite Pandemic Rules Amid Reopening

Thursday, June 17

California regulators on Thursday are set to approve revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.The revised regulations would conform with general state guidelines that took effect Tuesday by ending most mask rules...