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Tax Day has been extended for much of California. NSPR spoke with a tax preparer who helps Camp Fire survivors file taxes on their PG&E settlement money. Also, Chico’s city council approved a motion this week that may create a more livable downtown by removing parking restrictions, and the city of Oroville is conducting a test of a LiveView Rapidly Deployed Surveillance trailer this week which is part of a broader goal to reduce crime rates in the city.

This week in this season of endings and beginnings again, we welcome back writer, backyard tender, and heartfelt observer Margaret Renkl joining us to share more about her newest, likewise heartfelt book: “The Comfort of Crows, A Backyard Year.”

A nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System is scheduled to take place today at 11:20 a.m. It will affect millions of cell phones, wireless devices, radios and TVs across the country. Also, an investigation found ATM skimmer devices in numerous downtown Chico banks that were placed there in order to steal card information, and the Butte County Public Health Department is advising residents to get their flu shot and the latest COVID-19 vaccine.

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This week, we enjoy a conversation with a gardener and garden guru well known and loved: Joe Lamp’l of the famed and award-winning Growing a Greener World on PBS and The ‘joe gardener’ Show podcast.

This week we continue our artistic autumnal theme in conversation with Nina Veteto, a conservationist, an artist, and an expert storyteller.

A new landmark report on wildfires asks the federal government to recognize tribal sovereignty and support cultural burning by Native Americans. Also, the city of Chico is trying to shut down a physician-led harm reduction program that can include a doctor providing clean needles to a patient, and Stonewall Alliance Center of Chico is welcoming residents to participate in a community ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos.

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There is no better way to close out a spooky season than with a national cemetery expert. Writer and photographer Douglas Keister drops some knowledge this final week of October.

Cat lovers unite! Host Nancy Wiegman welcomes renowned cat behavior scientist Dr. Sarah Brown to help us explore the messages our cats might be sending our way. Also, children's author and NSPR team member Sarah Downs details how we can help rescue cats locally.