News Now: COVID Numbers, A Talk with the Sheriff (#DefundThePolice), & the Flynn Center Protest

On the latest airing of News Now, a co-production between KFUG Community Radio, the Wild Rivers Outpost, and your very own Redwood Voice.

The July 15th, 2020 airing of News Now features the following stories:

01:48 – The COVID-19 Update, including the numbers after the sudden surge from Pelican Bay State Prison.

04:48 – A wildfire near milepost marker 21 on Highway 96 is 90 percent contained according to Hoopa Valley Tribal officials.

06:40 – If you or someone you know has been affected by Opioid Use Disorder, RX Safe Del Norte is and has been providing the Wellness & Recovery Series.

09:00 – Information on the Yurok Tribe Election.

09:51 – The Accountability Corner, regarding District Supervisor Roger Gitlin, in an original segment by Redwood Voice. Persephone explains the current situation regarding Roger Gitlin and speaks to Julia Dorman on her experience speaking up and the unexpected trouble that had arrived since then.

22:19 – The Flynn Center Protest & Rally. Technically a continuation of the previous Roger Gitlin piece, but deserving of its own spotlight, highlighting the rally and important things that were said.

35:55 – Avi Critz follows up on his previous #DefundThePolice segment by talking about it with Sheriff Erik Apperson in this Redwood Voice segment.

59:49 – The Redwood Voicecast #3 is out. Persephone breaks down what happened. Maybe it’ll intrigue you into taking a listen?

Listen for yourself right here!