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Author Matthew J. Distefano speaks on his latest, "The Wisdom of Hobbits: Unearthing Our Humanity at 3 Bagshot Row," as he helps readers discover their inner hobbits. Also, NPR host Ari Shapiro turns the tables on himself and tells his story in "The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening."

At the Chico Unified School District meeting last week, the board reassessed its policy on protecting students’ privacy if they identify as transgender or nonbinary. Also, the Biden administration has announced more than half a billion dollars in new federal spending to repair aging water infrastructure, and California child care providers are still waiting on pandemic financial relief.

A Chico clinic is working to create a peer support group for unhoused residents. Also, the water in Lake Tahoe is deeper and clearer than it has been in a long time, and the state's new “Dream For All” housing program ran out of funds less than two weeks after it opened.

A consortium of environmental groups and the Mechoopda Tribe received a federal grant in March to restore Big Chico Creek. Also, The National Weather Service is forecasting dry, clear weather before another round of rain returns at the end of the week, and California and other states are cracking down on the use of forever chemicals.

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The Chico City Council will revisit the plan for the Valley’s Edge development tonight. Also, A new survey finds that statewide snowpack levels are more than double the average for April, and the state is continuing to loosen COVID-19 mandates.

Bestselling science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson joins Dave to talk about his book, a work of nonfiction, The High Sierra: a Love Story.

Author Caitlin DeLems pens a picture book biography on the first woman composer.

Authorities have arrested a suspect linked to threats made against the state capitol. Also, many Californians may lose access to Medicaid, and a proposed bill would ban five chemicals used in processed foods.

The Chico City Council Tuesday voted to let the public decide the fate of the controversial Valley’s Edge development. Also, Chico Unified School District is hosting a community youth fair tonight, and today is 4/20: West Coast cannabis growers say the industry is struggling with oversupply.