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California’s 2026 primary is the first since voters passed Proposition 50, which redrew congressional maps to give Democrats a shot at flipping up to five Republican-held seats. From the Central Valley to San Diego, here’s what’s at stake.
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Shows and Podcasts
Redding red light camera tops 9,000 tickets | California workplace AI bill gains traction | Election Day is tomorrow
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, June 1, 2026.
Blue Dot: All that glitters: a conversation with Dominic Frisby author of The Secret History of Gold
Host Dave Schlom is joined by British humorist and financial writer Dominic Frisby.
Judge lets Chico mayor’s downtown vote stand | New poll shows tight governor’s race | Stony Creek schools cut to four days
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, May 29, 2026.
Cultivating Place: Sustainability and Stewardship – A Conversation with Brent “Fig” Figlestahler
Exploring public gardens as living classrooms, the quiet power of trees in city life, and how tending landscapes can cultivate resilience, curiosity, and belonging.
Shasta DA staffing crisis nationwide issue | In court: Chico downtown project lawsuit heard | Isolated storms possible Thursday
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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Bruce Damonte/FlickrA Butte County judge is weighing whether Chico Mayor Kasey Reynolds’ vote against downtown revitalization should stand, as residents allege a conflict of interest and a June 22 state grant deadline approaches. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRThe Chico Unified School Board reassured the community that facial recognition technology would not be used. Some parents are still concerned about their students’ privacy. -
DNAChico comedian and longtime emcee DNA is premiering his first feature film next month and hopes the Chico-shot project encourages more filmmakers to create movies in the city. -
coolidgeforassembly.comAndrew Coolidge was a former mayor of Chico and is one of three North State Republicans vying for the open 3rd Assembly District seat, which has been held by Republican James Gallagher for over the last decade. -
FacebookDom Belza was a former Marysville city council member and is one of three North State Republicans vying for the open 3rd Assembly District seat, which has been held by Republican James Gallagher for over the last decade. -
Jamie Johansson is a former president of the California Farm Bureau and is one of three North State Republicans vying for the open 3rd Assembly District seat, which has been held by Republican James Gallagher for over the last decade. -
Nationla Weather ServiceValley temperatures will approach 100 degrees through Friday before cooling closer to normal over the holiday weekend. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from May 21 to May 24.
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As a classics professor, Beard has spent her career pondering life in the ancient world. The central question of her latest book is: What on earth was it like to be there? -
Mara Hoplamazian has spent years reporting on 'forever chemicals,' or PFAS. Here's what they've learned about what may help limit everyday exposure to the contaminant. -
Bill Pulte has shown a willingness to go after the president's perceived enemies. -
The Biden administration previously said doctors examined the president "days" following the debate, not in the moments after. The former first lady revealed more details in her new book. -
It's a virus that can strike with unrelenting force. The kind of care need to knock it out is often not fully available in a lower resource country like the Democratic Republic of Congo. -
President Trump says he asked Israel to delay attacking Beirut and urged Hezbollah to hold fire. The effort comes as Iran halts talks with the U.S. amid Israel's expanding invasion of Lebanon.
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