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Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 16 to April 20.
Shows and Podcasts
Cultivating Place: Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank (MARSB) with Ed Toth and John Price
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank is a dedicated organization that has been working to address native seed supply challenges for the past three decades.
Cal Fire prepares for season | Bill targets food deserts | UC workers might strike
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: A show about kindness
Jeremy Enger talks about a hit television show and Teresa Matthews discusses her reference guide for navigating the various aspects of living with cancer.
Butte County elections office in high gear | Newsom sets date for Swalwell vacancy | Measles outbreak shifts to Sacramento region
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Former Chico State president Paul Zingg dies | 599 Fest hits Chico, Redding | State launches ‘lab rat’ anti-vape campaign
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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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. -
Nick Shockey/California Department of Water ResourcesCalifornia’s snowpack is at just 18% of average. One of the lowest levels on record. Here’s what that means for water supplies, agriculture and wildfire risk across the state. -
National Weather Service Sacramento/TwitterShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRChico residents gathered for a third “No Kings" protest as part of nationwide demonstrations criticizing President Donald Trump’s policies. -
Erik Adams/North State Public RadioMillions of demonstrators are expected to take to the streets on March 28 to protest President Donald Trump and his administration.
NPR News
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to the 10-day ceasefire, but Israel vowed to keep its forces in southern Lebanon, saying it would attack if threatened by Hezbollah.
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The historic ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon reveals a shifting role for Hezbollah in the decades-long war. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Maha Yahya of the Carnegie Middle East Center.
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Also: If you know what Eric Swalwell looks like, you'll get at least one question correct. -
The short course provides solid basics for using AI. But it also misidentifies AI products, links out to bad advice and raises ethical concerns about the products it promotes -
An NPR analysis shows how immigrants' attempts to live or work legally in the U.S. are caught in a bureaucratic morass. -
Going back to work after having a baby can be overwhelming. You're juggling all the emotions of being a new parent while getting up to speed at your job. Tips to help you make a smooth transition.
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