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Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary under investigation for potential animal welfare violations | Small business owners in Chico show mixed emotions ahead of new REI store opening | Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow this Saturday in Marysville

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Feb. 13.

In today’s episode:

A North State wildlife sanctuary is under investigation by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for potential animal welfare violations. This is amid rumors online that the agency planned to euthanize many of the sanctuary’s animals.

Also, a new REI location is opening in Chico this year. Small store owners weigh in on the potential impacts on their businesses.

Plus, traditional drumming, dancing, workshops, and vendors will be at the Tri-Counties Community Center for the annual Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow.

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Erik 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.
Emily is a writer and teacher with a master’s degree in Rhetoric, Literacy and Composition from Chico State. She is overjoyed to join the team at NSPR as a Digital News Assistant and share her passion for words, news, and the arts with the local community.
Ava is NSPR’s Morning Edition anchor and reporter. They previously worked on NPR’s Weekend Edition and NPR’s Weekend All Things Considered broadcasts and produced weekly national news stories focused on contextualizing national issues for individual communities. They love NorCal and spending time outdoors.