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A lawsuit led by former Chico Mayor Ann Schwab alleges Mayor Kasey Reynolds violated California’s Political Reform Act by voting on the Downtown Revitalization Project while owning a business in the project area.
Shows and Podcasts
Blue Dot: Studying penguins for a season in Antarctica with Louise K. Blight
Blue Dot's host Dave Schlom is joined by Canadian conservation biologist and marine bird expert Louise K. Blight to talk about her new book, Where The Earth Meets The Sky: A Story of Penguins, People, and Place in Antarctica.
Former Chico mayor explains downtown project lawsuit | Enloe walks back downtown project concerns | Book in Common explores AI impacts
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday May 8, 2026.
Cultivating Place: Flora Culture with Christin Geall of Cultivated by Christin
We continue with our flower theme as we celebrate May and look ahead to the most floral of celebrations, Mother’s Day in the US. We discuss not us as gardeners growing flowers, but rather, how flowers shape our world, our cultures, our economies, our thinking and outlooks.
In depth: Mike McGuire 1st Congressional District interview
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday May 7, 2026.
Shasta registrar under scrutiny | Chico weighs free downtown parking | California measles cases climb
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday May 7, 2026.
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City of ChicoShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Lorna SuchThe vocalist and songwriter will blend genres and perform a mix of original music and covers with an eight-piece ensemble. -
Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMattersGov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court struggles to serve Californians in acute mental health crises. Two bills are moving forward to change that. -
Lucia MercadoJunk journaling is an art form that connects people, requiring only old mementos and a pair of scissors. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 23 to April 26. -
Troy GermanThe local clown collective hopes to foster a sense of playfulness and community, encourage audience participation and embrace the absurdity of clowning. -
J.W. Hendricks/CalMattersThe 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Trump administration in striking down a California requirement that immigration agents show visible identification while on duty. -
David Swanson/ReutersA new lawsuit alleges Uber is violating California’s rideshare law and should not be allowed to assert its drivers are independent contractors.
NPR News
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Record high oil prices, war with Iran, and controversial immigration policies are just some of the issues for voters. NPR's Domenico Montanaro talks about covering this year's complex midterms.
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As the blockade of the Straight of Hormuz has sent jet fuel costs and airplane seat prices soaring. NPR's Emily Kwong looks at the viability of alternatives such as sustainable aviation fuel.
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Millions of students in universities and K-12 districts had their data compromised this week as a hack took down Canvas, a classroom management tool used all over the country.
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Conflict between farmers and elephants in Sri Lanka has grown worse as food and fuel are scarcer due to war in the Middle East.
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Foreign press was kept away from Russia's Victory Day Parade in Moscow amid fears of a Ukrainian strike.
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A conversation with eclectic rock duo, Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of the The Black Keys, about the unique motivations behind the making of their new album, Peaches!
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