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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.
NPR News
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Recent analysis from research nonprofit Climate Central found that on average, fall temperatures have warmed by 2.9 degrees Fahrenheit in the U.S. and the summer heat is lasting longer.
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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with reporter Megan Johnson, who wrote about what it's like to live in Salem, Mass. — famous for the Salem Witch Trials — during Halloween tourism season.
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Over the last few months, 100 randomly selected people tested whether a random bunch of citizens can work together to fix property taxes, avert a future budget crisis, and maybe reinvent democracy.
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NPR podcast Machine Gods is about the AI revolution. Hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton take questions from listeners about AI.
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A federal judge is opening an formal inquiry into Trump officials' conduct in the East Potomac case, including whether they misled the court about their plans for the municipal golf course. -
Emily Kwong and Ari Daniel of NPR's Short Wave talk about mysterious X-ray objects, the link between movement and learning and how a small part of the brain triggers memory formation.
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