What you need to know: May 8

Good morning, North State.

Here's what you need to know to start your day on May 8.

Welcome back.

Here's what you need to know to start your day.

Happening today.... the new order from the governor says some retailers can re-open with curbside pick only... select stores will be allowed to open with curbside service if they meet specific safety requirements.

Outlets include bookstores, clothing stores, florists and sporting goods stores.

The order does not cover what lawmakers consider "higher risk" businesses like gyms, hair salons, and dine- in restaurants..

As our state prepares for its partial re- opening... experts warn california could be looking at an over 54 billion dollar deficit.

Governor gavin newsom is set to release a revised state budget, in about a week.

With 4.2 million californians now unemployed, experts say state revenues will take a big hit.

The bureau of labor statistics released its april job report this morning... the report says says the unemployment rate has hit 14.7%... economists say pandemic has wiped away almost all the job growth achieved during the 11-year recovery from the great recession in just one month.

More than 30 million people have filed for unemployment benefits over the past six weeks -- as a result of the pandemic.

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Keep your eyes to the sky this saturday for a dose of air power over northern california..

To honor health care workers!

The t-38s and 9th reconnaissance wing are scheduled to perform a formation flyover..

Taking off from beale air force base at 12 p.m., and pass over medical facilities in the towns of grass valley, yuba city, roseville,orovill e and many more before returning to its base.#### redding's fourth of july firework display will go on..

But the redding city council has cancelled the freedom festival, unless large public gatherngs are allowed by then..

And there's time to plan the event.

The fireworks display will be held from the redding civic auditorium lawn..

The annual freedom festival typically draws about five thousand people every year.

### the gateway unified school district in redding posted 5 wifi equipped school buses around their area.

This is to help students get online.

The buses are located at: alder and clay street... buckeye terrace... masonic avenue... north boulder creek and boulder creek court... and riddle road.

Best part?

The internet is free!

And students just need to be within 300-feet of the buses.

The wifi buses are a great help for kids who are struggling to get internet.

Chico state will be gving millions of dollars back to students..

Financially hit by the coronavirus... chico state received nearly ten million dollars to help students deal with everything from housing to school supplies..

Six and a half milllion has already gone out..

The money comes from a grant made possible through the 'cares act'..### you're never more than