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530 Food Rescue works to combat hunger, food waste | Yes, atmospheric rivers are faster, bigger, stronger | Collier Hardware prepares for its final days

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, March 13, 2025.

In today’s episode:

530 Food Rescue Coalition saves food that would otherwise be thrown away and gives it to nonprofits to distribute to residents in need.

Also, a new study shows that atmospheric rivers are increasingly powerful, bigger, and happen more often. They say the trend will continue as the planet heats up.

Plus, Collier Hardware has been based in Chico for more than 150 years. It’s now gearing up to close at the end of this month.

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