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Shows and Podcasts
In depth: Tracking measles spread in Shasta County
An in-depth interview about the Shasta County measles case that has led to 160 monitored contacts, and what it means for the North State.
Watch Duty founder wants better wildfire alerts | Strong storm could cause power outages | LaMalfa’s cause of death
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
Blue Dot: Exploring the Salish Sea and coast with the SeaDoc Society
Host Dave Schlom is joined once again by Joe Gaydos and Bob Friel from the SeaDoc Society based on Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest.
Doctor warns of measles risks | A big storm is coming | Investigation into Eaton Fire warning delays
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
Cultivating Place: Gardening for Comfort & Tea: Golden Feather Tea, Mike Fritts
We're in conversation with Michael Fritts, founder of Golden Feather Tea in Concow, Calif., exploring some of the history and cultivation, the rituals, and the rewards (which are many) of tea.
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Claudia Brancart/NSPRAfter nearly 30 years at Broadway and Third, downtown Chico’s Starbucks is preparing to leave. Customers are surprised, and a neighboring business worries about losing foot traffic as storefront shutdowns continue. -
From an interactive photobooth to local vendors offering one-of-a-kind products, this year’s Lunar Market hopes to bring together everyone looking for a place to spend Valentine’s Day. -
Rebecca Blackwell/AP PhotoFlu cases are surging across the North State, pushing emergency rooms to see more walk-ins and hospitalizations. Butte County’s health officer Dr. Jarett Beaudoin says some young children have been seriously ill, and two flu-related deaths have been reported in the county. -
Rich Pedroncelli/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump has endorsed Assemblyman James Gallagher in the race to replace the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa. Here’s what Gallagher and his opponent are saying, and what comes next. -
Marty O'ReillyBlending his sound of folk, soul and raspy blues, Marty O'Reilly plans for a year of touring and a new album after his brief debut on ‘The Voice.’ -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from February 5 to February 11. -
Jaymi Lunda/InstagramThe Chico Theater Company is presenting “Hello, Dolly!” The Broadway musical has been winning audiences since 1964. -
Claudia Brancart/NSPRAt the State of the University Address on Tuesday, President Steve Perez said enrollment numbers are up for a third year in a row. He said the budget is looking up, too. That’s as the entire CSU system weathers a fiscal crisis.
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The Americans, whose captain Hilary Knight is leading a generation of thrilling young talent, are undefeated through six games at the Olympics — and they're outscoring their opponents 31 to 1. -
Allegations of cheating, and swearing, on the curling ice have rocked the wholesome sport after the Swedes accused the Canadians of "double touching" in a match on Friday. What happened then, and what's happened since? -
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical. -
Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability. -
Call it homefield advantage, call it national pride. Italy's athletes are shining in the Winter Olympics underway in Milan and the Alps. -
The shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security is the latest example of bipartisan negotiations unraveling in the wake of a crisis that captures national attention.
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