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Watch Duty CEO John Mills said confusion during the 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County resulted in people evacuating from “fairly safe areas directly into the path of the fire.”
Shows and Podcasts
Storms slow pipe rupture cleanup | Wildfire smoke and autism risk | Redding library reopens
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
In depth: Tracking measles spread in Shasta County
An in-depth interview about the Shasta County measles case that has led to 160 monitored contacts, and what it means for the North State.
Watch Duty founder wants better wildfire alerts | Strong storm could cause power outages | LaMalfa’s cause of death
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
Blue Dot: Exploring the Salish Sea and coast with the SeaDoc Society
Host Dave Schlom is joined once again by Joe Gaydos and Bob Friel from the SeaDoc Society based on Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest.
Doctor warns of measles risks | A big storm is coming | Investigation into Eaton Fire warning delays
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
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National Weather ServiceForecasters say a colder storm system will bring significant rain to the valley and heavy snow to the mountains through midweek. Lower snow levels could make holiday travel difficult, especially over higher passes. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from February 12 to February 18. -
Claudia Brancart/NSPRAfter nearly 30 years at Broadway and Third, downtown Chico’s Starbucks is preparing to leave. Customers are surprised, and a neighboring business worries about losing foot traffic as storefront shutdowns continue. -
From an interactive photobooth to local vendors offering one-of-a-kind products, this year’s Lunar Market hopes to bring together everyone looking for a place to spend Valentine’s Day. -
Rebecca Blackwell/AP PhotoFlu cases are surging across the North State, pushing emergency rooms to see more walk-ins and hospitalizations. Butte County’s health officer Dr. Jarett Beaudoin says some young children have been seriously ill, and two flu-related deaths have been reported in the county. -
Rich Pedroncelli/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump has endorsed Assemblyman James Gallagher in the race to replace the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa. Here’s what Gallagher and his opponent are saying, and what comes next. -
Marty O'ReillyBlending his sound of folk, soul and raspy blues, Marty O'Reilly plans for a year of touring and a new album after his brief debut on ‘The Voice.’ -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from February 5 to February 11.
NPR News
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In Olympic ice dancing events, the pairs are always one man and woman. There's a movement to allow same-sex couples to compete, but it has less to do with queer equality than a gender imbalance.
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Palestinian farmers and shepherds in the occupied territory of the West Bank say new walls and radical Jewish settlers are making life impossible for them.
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At a event in Washington D.C., A U.S. official said a remote earthquake in 2020 was caused by a Chinese nuclear test. -
The two top speedskating sprinters in the world are a cut above the competition. They battle fiercely on the ice, but refuse to trash talk -
Tricia McLaughlin has become the public face defending the Trump administration's mass deportation policy and immigration tactics over the past year. -
Chris Hemsworth stars as a virtuoso jewel thief, and Mark Ruffalo plays the detective tracking him down in Crime 101. This thriller is a deliberate throwback — and also a lot of fun.
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