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Called "a love letter to teachers" by its director, Theatre on the Ridge's “Play It Straight” explores the difficult choices educators face when school policy conflicts with personal conscience.
Shows and Podcasts
In depth — After Chico's library shooting, what safety measures actually work?
Chico’s temporary library location opens today, more than a month after a deadly shooting closed the city’s main branch. As Butte County expands security with guards at its libraries, questions remain about what actually makes public buildings safer. NSPR's Claudia Brancart recently spoke with Ken Devol to walk through some of the strategies experts say can make a difference.
Active shootings and safety | Heat risk rises across North State | Chico weighs fire emergency over homeless fires
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.
Blue Dot: How animals influence human thought: A conversation with author Michael Bond
Host Dave Schlom is joined by British author Michael Bond, author of the new book, Animate: How Animals Shape the Human Mind. Bond specializes in writing about psychology and human behavior and in this masterful work, he goes back to the very beginnings of humanity's relationship with the animal world.
Hostage suspects federally indicted | Paradise council rejects full audit release | Heat wave hits the North State
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, July 31, 2026.
Cultivating Place: High Elevation Balancing Act, Jennifer Bousselot, Colorado State University
We’re in conversation with Professor Jennifer Bousselot, who leads the Green Roof and Urban Agriculture Program, Growing Food for People and Pollinators, at Colorado State University.
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Claudia Brancart/NSPRIn-person library services are returning to Chico at a temporary satellite branch as county officials move forward with a multimillion-dollar renovation of the main library. -
Sarina Grossi/NSPRShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Claudia Brancart/NSPRAs Butte County weighs library security, research suggests guards can save lives and are best used as part of a broader security strategy. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from July 23 to July 26. -
Tehama County FireA preliminary Cal Fire report says conditions intensified where the specialized helicopter crew was working, sparking multiple spot fires and injuring seven firefighters. -
Noah Berger/AP PhotoTwo Forest Service employees taken hostage while conducting fieldwork Thursday were released safely early Friday as the FBI continues investigating. -
Pool photographer Jose Luis Villegas/The Sacramento BeeBradley Scott Sayer pleaded not guilty to charges in the deadly Chico library shooting as prosecutors confirmed X complied with a search warrant. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from July 16 to July 19.
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A 10-part HBO Max spin-off to The Big Bang Theory expands on that long-running sitcom by following a quartet of its characters. Every episode offers a new multiverse — and surprising cameos. -
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says nearly half of the city's neighborhoods have either been evacuated or are at risk as the fires remain uncontained. -
Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit. -
An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and concerns about the unregulated supply.
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