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Hundreds gathered near the Chico mall as part of a nationwide ‘ICE Out’ protest, following recent fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
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Shows and Podcasts
Blue Dot: Good Fire as a tool for landscape and human healing
Host Dave Schlom is joined by two program managers from California State University's Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve to discuss the concept of "good fire."
Trump vs. California schools | ICE protests follow Minneapolis unrest | Chico police board to get new members
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, January 30, 2026.
Cultivating Place: After the Fires: Cultivating Place in LA with Studio Petrichor
Cultivating Place checks in with two humans who are cultivating their place with care in the wake of this catastrophe. Leigh Adams and Shawn Maestretti are Studio Petrichor, based in Los Angeles.
LaMalfa election costs | Ex-Tehama supervisor eyes new office | ‘Super flu’ strain linked to rising cases
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: Four seasons in Antarctica
Chico-based author and artist Michelle Ott shares insights from her four seasons in Antarctica through her captivating words and illustrations.
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Claudia Brancart/NSPRCounty officials say a new $44 million jail in Oroville will help address capacity issues that intensified after a California law shifted many people in prison to county jails, while improving medical and mental health care. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRA new monthly music meetup at Chico’s 1078 Gallery is designed to help women musicians connect, collaborate and build confidence — no matter their experience level. -
Claudia Brancart/NSPRThe protest on Tuesday was part of a nationwide action marking one year since President Donald Trump returned to office. -
Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP PhotoShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Sean PeelerThe photographer and artist details the mobile tintype process and shares his thoughts on the significance of art. -
Boot Juice, Neon Studio, Retro Rendezvous & Big Mo & The Full Moon BandHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from January 15 to January 21. -
California Department Of Public HealthThe state is currently experiencing its largest outbreak of wild mushroom poisoning in decades. Since last November, there have been 35 cases and three deaths. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRAn autopsy has been completed for the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa, but officials say a cause of death has not yet been determined.
NPR News
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A winter storm is hitting North Carolina. Charlotte has seen heavy snowfall so far, with more to come, and a bomb cyclone threatens the eastern part of the state.
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While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of AI in schools, it a state-mandated part of the curriculum in China, as the authorities try to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Alex Plechash, chair of the Minnesota GOP, about the federal presence in his state.
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Gene therapy drugs have the potential to cure some diseases, but some have a price tag of over a million dollars. Who gets access to them and who doesn't?
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Professor Talat Rahman about Florida's move to freeze H-1B work visas at state public universities.
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Your car was buried under the snow, you spent hours digging it out: Are you now going to give up your parking spot without a fight? Not in Baltimore you won't.
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