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North State power shutoffs possible | Shasta County punts on AI | Mechoopda reclaims ancestral land
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Gallagher, McGuire look ahead to November | Shasta County weighs AI use in government offices | Rewards renewed in Butte cold cases
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, June 8, 2026.
Best of Blue Dot: Wildlife photography with Yellowstone's Tom Murphy
Host Dave Schlom is joined by nature and wildlife photographer Tom Murphy for an in-depth conversation about his life and career.
In depth — Gallagher, McGuire look ahead to November
James Gallagher has won the special election to replace Doug LaMalfa in Congress. But the bigger political fight may still be ahead. NSPR takes a closer look at Gallagher’s likely November matchup with Democrat Mike McGuire and how California’s new congressional map could reshape the race.
LaMalfa special election primary explained | Dry conditions signal fire season start | New hotel eyes Meriam Park
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, June 5, 2026.
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Andre Byik/NSPRJames Gallagher is projected to serve out the late Doug LaMalfa’s term in Congress and says he wants to quickly focus on water storage, health care access and energy costs. -
Erik Adams/NSPRVisitors will soon be able to park for free for up to two hours in downtown Chico's long-term city lots. Leaders hope the pilot program will encourage more people to spend time and shop downtown. -
YouTubeAudrey Denney says she’s proud of the campaign she ran and the movement she helped build, even as early election results suggest her third run for Congress is ending. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRThe latest news and updates from the 2026 primary election. -
Martin do Nascimento/KQEDCalifornia’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. -
FlickrA judge declined to invalidate Mayor Kasey Reynolds' vote on Chico's Downtown Revitalization Project. Here's what the ruling means, how a key funding deadline factored into the case and what happens next. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from May 28 to May 31. -
Courtesy of Butte County Superior CourtShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California.
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Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra-processed foods and the tobacco industry when it comes to production, strategy and marketing. -
Israel and Iran agree to stop strikes for now as President Trump says there's a "good chance" for a deal with Tehran in the coming days.
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks David Schenker of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about President Trump's leverage in dealings with Israel's prime minister.
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President Trump officially nominated Todd Blanche to be the next Attorney General, setting up a potential confirmation fight in Congress.
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Due to advancements in treatment and screening, more Americans are surviving cancer. But many are left with lingering mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. -
The Supreme Court is heading into its crunch time, the part of the year when the justices are racing to finish decisions and dissents in the cases that remain undecided. Here's what's left.
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