Chico council to decide on syringe exchange program ordinance | No Ocktoberfest, Beer Camp this year | Paradise Planning Commission vacancies

By Erik Adams,

Sarah Bohannon, Angel Huracha

Published March 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM PDT

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

In today’s episode:

The Chico City Council made changes to a law amending its syringe exchange program ordinance at the last meeting and tomorrow will decide whether to adopt the amendments.

Also, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company announced it won’t be hosting Oktoberfest or Beer Camp this year.

Plus, the Paradise Planning Commission has two open positions and accepts applications until early April.

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Erik Adams

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.

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Sarah Bohannon

Sarah has worked at North State Public Radio since 2015 and is currently the station’s Director of Operations. She’s responsible for the sound of the station and works to create the richest public radio experience possible for NSPR listeners.

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Angel Huracha

Angel Huracha has been a part of the journalism field since 2006 and has covered a range of topics. He is a graduate of Chico State with a Bachelor's degree in news-editorial and public relations with a minor in English.

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