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Host Dave Schlom visits with Lucy Jane Santos, author of the new book, "Chain Reactions: The Hopeful History of Uranium." It's a fascinating sequel to her previous book, "Half Lives: the Unlikely History of Radium."

In Shasta County, signs encouraging residents to vote for local school board races have appeared in the area. The signs claim parents' rights are under attack, but nobody is quite sure who put the signs up in the first place. Also, Chico has received a $1 million federal grant to restore commercial air services to the Chico Regional Airport, and nine new voter assistance centers are now open in Butte County.

Two guests who have a connection to the sea and write about food. Their books emphasize camaraderie, family, and cultural appreciation.

To learn more about these poets, click on their names.

With two of Chico’s four city council races unofficially showing progressive candidates with a wide lead, current sole progressive Councilmember Addison Winslow weighs in on the possible new future of the council. Also, SkyCave Arts hopes to foster a collaborative environment where budding artists can explore their creativity alongside experienced makers, and Chico State is offering support to students after the election.

Host Dave Schlom finds a kindred spirit with Christopher Cokinos, author of the new book, Still as Bright: An Illuminating History of the Moon from Antiquity to Tomorrow.

This past week marked six years since the devastating Camp Fire. NSPR has been speaking with those working in recovery. Today, we hear from Amy Rohrer, Valley Contractors Exchange director. Also, Butte County is warning residents of increased flood risk due to the Park Fire, and an investigation of conditions that led to the Shoe Fire found a Shasta County landowner responsible.

Friday marked six years since the Camp Fire devastated many communities in Butte County. NSPR has been speaking with those aiding in recovery. In today’s interview, community organizer Teri Rubiolo shares her experience living and working in Concow. Also, an unknown number of unhoused individuals are being relocated after Redding city officials filed a police report against No Boundaries Transitional Housing and ended its contract with the homeless aid organization, and Measure H is set to pass according to preliminary election results. If it does, more than $40 million will be generated for the general fund. Yesterday, county supervisors discussed where the funds will go.

NSPR spoke with candidates running for the Chico Unified School District school board this fall. They spoke about the topics most important to them and how they would represent families and educators. Today we hear from James Bishop who is running for Trustee Area 2. Also, a nonprofit will work with the Plumas Audubon Society next month to dispel harmful myths about bats, and three voter assistance centers across Butte County are now open.

Two experienced travelers have suggestions for their readers. Retired psychotherapist Leah Fisher witnessed cremations in Indonesia among her solo travels, and CBS Sunday Morning called Chico author Douglas Keister “America’s chief cemetery tourist.”