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Jan 2024
10m 27s

RV Laws In Butte County Leave Many Fire ...

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People are still struggling to find a place to live years after devastating wildfires ripped through Butte County.  In the remote town of Berry Creek, many are living in RVs on the lots where houses once stood. But they face deadlines to rebuild their homes or move. Reporter: Jamie Jiang, North State Public Radio  Doctors are bracing for more COVID patients ... Show More
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