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Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from June 18 to June 22.
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Shows and Podcasts
Best of Blue Dot: Sky ghosts of the cosmos: Comets
Host Dave Schlom is joined by two scientists from the SETI Institute in Mt. View, California, to talk about one of hisfavorite celestial phenomena -- comets.
Cultivating Place: Summer Solstice Special–SummerHome Garden's Lisa Negri, Denver, CO
SummerHome Garden in Denver, CO, is a playful and powerful twist on the idea that our gardens can be our summer homes.
County won’t defend Measure B | Chico sewer rates could rise | Cannabis grows considered
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, June 18, 2026.
June 17: Paul Belz, Hillary Landauer Vasey, Sharon Birkes & Emma Miller
To learn more about these poets, click on their names.
Nancy's Bookshelf: An archaeologist turned OSS spy
Stephan Talty's new book tells the true story of American archaeologists turned OSS spies who protected relics from Nazis during WWII.
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Shelby HebertA new challenger has entered Chico’s District 2 City Council race. Shelby Hebert says she’s running to bring a different vision to City Hall, with a focus on roads, affordable housing and downtown revitalization. -
PG&E/PG&EShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Screenshot of US House Clerk YouTube page by Andre Byik/NSPRRepublican James Gallagher is filling the late Doug LaMalfa’s former House seat, but his fight for a full term against Democrat Mike McGuire is already underway. -
Image courtesy of National Weather ServiceParts of the North State are facing a red flag warning and possible power shutoffs. The National Weather Service says residents should be ready in case a wildfire breaks out. -
Screenshot by Andre Byik/NSPRRepublican James Gallagher reflected on more than a decade in California’s Assembly as he prepares to be sworn into Congress after winning the special election to finish Doug LaMalfa’s term. -
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.
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President Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran while Vice President Vance attended talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland on Sunday. -
Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula. -
The president posted on Truth Social claiming vandals slashed the pool's lining and poured chemicals into the water, saying arrests have been made. He provided no evidence for his claims. -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with author Yu-Mei Balasingamchow about her new book, "Names Have Been Changed."
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WYSO listener John Blakelock of Yellow Springs, Ohio along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
James Burrows has died. He was the legendary director of television hits including Cheers, Frasier and The Mary Tyler Moore show.
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