
Erik Adams
ReporterErik began his role as NSPR's Butte County government reporter in September of 2023 as part of UC Berkeley's California Local News Fellowship. He received his bachelor's degree in Journalism from Cal State LA earlier that year.
Erik is a Southern California native who began his
journalism career while taking classes at a community college. Being undeclared for several semesters, he joined his school's newspaper staff and quickly realized the path he wanted to follow.
Since then, he has contributed to Cal State LA's student-run newspaper, The University Times, KnockLA, EdSource and several other Southern California media outlets. One reason Erik loves radio, especially public radio, is because he sees it as one of the last vessels of collective experience in the age of on-demand media.
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A North State wildlife sanctuary is under investigation by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for potential animal welfare violations. Also, a new REI location is opening in Chico, and traditional drumming, dancing, workshops, and vendors will be in Marysville for the annual Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow.
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From podcasts to mobile library trucks, Butte County Library branches are trying to address community needs in unique ways. Also, Butte County supervisors approve budget adjustments for nine new mental health positions, and the Yuba Water Agency is working with governmental agencies and research centers to better understand the local impact of atmospheric rivers.
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The number of people served by Butte County’s new sobering center has increased since its August opening, though referrals from law enforcement remain low.
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The number of people served by Butte County’s sobering center has increased since it opened in August. Also, California homeowners will have new requirements for hardening their home against fire, and Pleasant Valley High School in Chico has won the 2025 Butte County Academic Decathlon, ending Las Plumas High School's five-year winning streak.
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Kevin Alexander Carlson entered a no contest plea today to felony arson charges stemming from the Bidwell Mansion fire in December. Also, protesters in Chico were some of thousands of people who marched nationally this week to oppose recent policies from the Trump Administration, and State Parks said there will be three phases of recovery for the Bidwell Mansion at this week’s Chico City Council meeting.
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Chico Fire Department has been increasingly responding to warming and cooking fires started at homeless encampments. Last night the city council considered banning camping in some places of the city.
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Chico Fire Department has been increasingly responding to warming and cooking fires started at homeless encampments. Last night the city council considered banning camping in some places of the city. Also, Nevin Kallepalli, a Shasta Scout reporter, explains what is currently known about Juan Moreno, the fifth person to die in the Shasta County Jail since 2023, and PG&E says crews and equipment are in place to respond to any power outages caused by the next atmospheric river forecast to move through the region Thursday and Friday.
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As a new strain of bird flu emerges in California and poultry infections continue to rise in Butte County, experts say more testing should be done to track the virus’s spread. Also, Butte County's state and federal representatives reassure supervisors amid confusion over federal funding freeze, and an exhibition at the Janet Turner Museum highlights the artwork of Asian American artists from the museum’s collection.
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Butte County Department of Behavioral Health will keep using a state grant to search for a place to house those incompetent to stand trial. Also, North State Assemblymember James Gallagher introduced a new bill prioritizing funding for communities recovering from disasters, and the Community Action Agency of Butte County is holding a drive-thru food pantry this Friday in Chico.
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The 530 area code that covers much of the North State will soon have a friend starting Jan. 31 – the 837 area code.