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As Trump's popularity falls and congressional district lines shift, Republican James Gallagher faces new challenges in his fight to keep his seat in Congress.
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Shows and Podcasts
Blue Dot: Move over Hubble and Webb! The new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Host Dave Schlom is joined by two scientists deeply involved in NASA's latest orbiting observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
ICE detains Chico takeout restaurant owner | Assembly District 3 candidates differ on wildfire prevention | Butte County to launch mobile library
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday Oct. 30, 2026.
Cultivating Place: The Collective: Seed Saver's Exchange, with Mike Bollinger
This week on Cultivating Place, we are in conversation with Mike Bollinger, Executive Director of Seed Savers Exchange, to celebrate the history and agency of seed savers.
Nancy's Bookshelf: A final goodbye
Host Nancy Wiegman closes the chapter on Nancy's Bookshelf. Through her Uncle Bob’s stories, Teri Drobnick also finds a way to reconnect with her father, who has dementia.
Blue Dot: Inside one of California's crown jewels: the Monterey Bay Aquarium
In this very blue episode of Blue Dot, we feature one of the world's most innovative and visited public aquariums, the Monterey Bay Aquarium on world famous Cannery Row.
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Collage by Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from October 29 to November 1. -
Andre Byik/NSPRFamilies must keep remains at least 200 feet from creeks and lakes and off trails, playgrounds and other busy areas, according to the rules. -
Screenshot by Claudia Brancart/NSPRButte County supervisors heard from the developer of a proposed solar farm near Chico on Tuesday. Residents raised environmental concerns, while supervisors questioned whether it's too early to consider the project's proposed benefits package. -
Chico Police Department/FacebookOfficers are expected to be deployed in 2027. Their return was heavily debated by parents, teachers and administrators. -
Sace the El Rey/FacebookSave the El Rey nonprofit secures funds to purchase the downtown Chico theater. They plan to preserve the building and host film screenings, plays and other events in the future. -
PG&EShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from October 22 to October 25. -
Chico High School FacebookThe Chico Unified school board approved bringing officers back to high schools and some middle schools on Wednesday. It’s part of a grant-funded effort led by Chico Police to crack down on marijuana use on campuses.
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The U.N.'s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years. Once ruled by Spain, it is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front. -
U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy says all nine people died aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood. The aircraft departed from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas. -
Andy Taeger & James Purcell are trying to become the first people ever complete the board game Campaign for North Africa. The is so complex it could take decades to finish.
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In Chile's storied port city of Valparaíso, a new generation is breathing life into boleros, waltzes and cueca, blending the city's musical traditions with sounds of today.
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Republicans started the year believing tax cuts would benefit them in the midterms. Instead other affordability issues are driving voters to Democrats.
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Sometimes hospitals invite special guests to come visit patients in an effort to boost spirits. One "mane" attraction at an Ohio hospital is Willie Nelson- the pony.
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