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Community · October 28, 2026

King Tides Flood Southern California Streets. What’s Ahead for the Northern California Coast?

King tides are flooding parts of Southern California, while coastal flood advisories are also in effect farther north. Humboldt Bay and Bay Area shorelines face flooding concerns, with some advisories extending into the weekend. North State residents heading to the coast should check local forecasts, watch for road closures and give rising water plenty of room.

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Community · October 9, 2026

WHEN SECONDS MATTER... WHAT WILL CLOSING REDDING FIRE STATION 3 MEAN FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE?

Redding’s decision to close Fire Station 3 raises questions about emergency response across west and south Redding. With thousands of residents in the station’s service area, rising citywide call volumes, projected increases in response times, vegetation fire concerns and ongoing bridge projects affecting nearby roads, North State Now takes a closer look at what the closure could mean when seconds matter.

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