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Barber Yard project aims to bring new housing closer to downtown | Chico sewing community reacts to Joann closure | Smart Growth Advocates aim to mobilize Chico residents with public forums

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, March 3

In today’s episode:

While new housing developments in the Chico area tend to be on the outskirts of town, the Barber Yard project would be closer to the city’s center. The project is currently in the community review phase and has several environmental impacts to consider.

Also, Chico’s sewing community is mourning the loss of Joann and looking toward the future.

Plus, Smart Growth Advocates hosted a forum on Thursday night where several speakers gave presentations on how Chico can grow. Speakers covered housing affordability, infill development, wildfire and more.

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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.
Ava was an 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.
Emily was a writer and teacher with a master’s degree in Rhetoric, Literacy and Composition from Chico State. She joined the team at NSPR as a Digital News Assistant and shared her passion for words, news, and the arts with the local community.