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Shows and Podcasts
June 10: Cathy Lillibridge
To learn more about these poets, click on their names.
Nancy's Bookshelf: A dose of psychotherapy and satre
Two Chico authors— psychotherapist Natalie Stromberg and satirist Robyn Alana Engel.
Fire danger rising across North State | Gallagher says goodbye to Assembly | Are you ready for the heat?
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
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.
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Heller Images/Legacy StageOutdoor theater returns to Chico this week. Why Legacy Stage says “The Tempest” feels especially relevant right now. -
J. Scott Applewhite/AP PhotoRepublican James Gallagher is heading to Congress after winning the special election for Doug LaMalfa’s seat, but his next fight is already underway against Democrat Mike McGuire in a redrawn district that could be more competitive in November. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from June 4 to June 7. -
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.
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Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate because authorities feared an explosion. -
The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, with President Trump warning that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations. -
APRNs — advanced practice registered nurses — help provide access to health care especially in areas where there may be a shortage. Strict regulations in some states prompt many to cross state lines.
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Attorneys gave opening statements in the trial of the man accused of sparking the Palisades Fire. The January 2025 fire was among the most destructive in California history.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has improved its capacity for PCR testing. But it may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding outbreak, and there are no approved rapid tests yet.
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Boston is widely credited with having the first organized football club un the U.S. But exactly which form of football has been a matter of some debate.
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