A long-lasting winter storm is set to hit the North State. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch and winter weather advisory, but says flash flooding is unlikely. Also, Chico is filled with hundreds of types of trees. More on the most likely species you’ll likely notice this fall, and with temperatures dropping a Chico-based nonprofit is looking for volunteers to help those in need.

Chico is filled with hundreds of types of trees. Here are three species you’ll likely notice this fall and some interesting things to know about them.

The Chico City Council will revisit its discussion of creating an ordinance for massage establishments. The council chose to send the issue to internal affairs in September.

Advocates are calling on landowners who can vote on the Tuscan Water District to cast their ballot against funding the groundwater management proposal. They say it unfairly favors large-scale, out-of-state landowners. Also, several flash flood warnings have been issued in the past few weeks. We hear from an expert about the National Flood Insurance Program, and the Chico Ice Rink is open for the season in downtown.

The North State will see rain, but officials say flash flood warnings are less likely this week.

The Chico City Council will bring back discussion about creating an ordinance for massage establishments in the city. The council chose to send the issue to internal affairs in September. Also, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors are being accused of violating the Brown Act and First Amendment rights of attendees and members of the press during a meeting last week, and Corning is scheduled to have a series of holiday events for December.