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More than 100 protesters gathered near the Chico mall to protest, in part, President Donald Trump’s policies.
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Shows and Podcasts
Chico event spotlights key North State races | Paradise football heads to Maui | Some North State gas tops $6
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, May 4, 2026.
Blue Dot: Rivers from space and on the ground: the US/French SWOT mission and restoration of Battle Creek
Blue Dot host Dave Schlom takes a look at rivers from space and on the ground in this fluvial episode.
North State May Day protests | Chico group pushes to resuscitate Downtown Revitalization Project | Oroville golden mussel rules ease
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, May 1, 2026.
Cultivating Place: REALLY ROSES, with Robin Jennings of Oregon-based Heirloom (Roses)
This week, Robin Jennings of Heirloom—formerly Heirloom Roses—joins us to share her belief that roses really are the way.
Peach growers get federal aid | Aerial firefighting training in Redding | ‘Meet the Candidates’ in Chico
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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Angel Huracha/NSPRWhether he’s chopping and looping together new sounds or playing bass, Chico-based artist MJ Ortiz continues to create. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 16 to April 20. -
Rahmat Gu/AP PhotoThe U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, endangering California’s law. State lawmakers believe there is a “path forward” despite the court’s ruling. -
Angel Huracha/NSPROrganizers say the joint music festival will reflect the culture of both cities’ music scenes and feature 18 local bands. -
Downtown Chico Business Association/FacebookChico leaders are considering a downtown “entertainment zone” where people 21 and older could carry open containers of alcohol in designated areas. Similar zones have been created in other California cities, including Redding. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 9 to April 12. -
Butte CountyA federally funded project is clearing hazardous vegetation along the Skyway between Magalia and Stirling City to improve evacuation safety ahead of fire season. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 2 to April 8.
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The political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November. -
Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards are underway this morning, announced by Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss.
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With gas prices and other necessities at record highs, families are struggling with costs. NPR wants to know how you're coping. -
Summer blockbuster season has begun — on the big screen and in bookstores. This month brings new titles from Douglas Stuart, Kathryn Stockett, Ali Smith, David Sedaris and many more. -
The U.S. military announced the launch of an operation to end Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and reopen the waterway to global shipping traffic.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the latest attacks in the Persian Gulf.
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