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The City of Chico
The “entertainment zones” will be in a large swath of downtown and in Meriam Park. City officials hope they will help boost business.
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Shows and Podcasts
July 15: Phil Hemenway, Michel Small & Emma Miller
To learn more about these poets, click on their names.
Nancy's Bookshelf: Life after a university career
Two local authors wrote novels about family after university careers.
Chico OKs open-container entertainment zones | Symphony conductor optimistic about transition | House passes daylight saving bill
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Chico State steps away from symphony | North State fires prompt evacuations | Aortic dissection, explained
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Chico may allow open drinks downtown | Shasta social services reassured | Chico library next steps
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, July 13, 2026.
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FacebookDom Belza, a Republican running for California’s 3rd Assembly District, said his daughter Rylee Rose died from complications related to leukemia. -
Claudia Brancart/NSPRHere's the latest on temporary library services, overdue books, returns and the upcoming satellite branch. -
Sarah Bohannon/NSPRButte County is giving away up to 1,500 emergency ALERT FM receivers to eligible residents in unincorporated communities. The devices provide official emergency alerts during disasters, even when cell service is down. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from July 9 to July 12. -
Noah Berger/AP PhotoFive years after the Beckwourth Complex and Dixie Fire, Plumas County has ended emergency ordinances that allowed wildfire survivors to live in RVs and mobile homes. Here's how the county plans to enforce the change. -
Chico City Council/FacebookChico prepares to finalize city manager hire amid questions over past lawsuits. -
Michael Seamans/AP PhotoShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from July 2 to July 5.
NPR News
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Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a challenging environment for independent bookstores. -
President Trump's former personal attorney is under the microscope on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee are questioning Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, whom Trump has nominated for the job permanently.
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In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field. -
Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence. -
Old rivals. New stakes. A World Cup final spot on the line. Argentina vs. England. -
The oldest bridge in Paris was draped in fabric last month to appear like a mountain cave, in an installation by the artist JR. Unlike a real cave, though, it didn't provide respite from a brutal heat wave.
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