Wildfire

Pacific Gas and Electric crew burying power lines in Paradise, Calif.

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Paradise among communities at risk for wildfire power shutoffs, PG&E says

Anthony Vasek

Parts of Butte, Shasta, Tehama and Plumas counties could face safety shutoffs due to gusty winds and dry conditions, according to the utility.

State. Sen. Mike McGuire speaks at a groundbreaking event for the California Wildfire Memorial on Oct. 9, 2026, at Capitol Park in Sacramento, Calif.

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California breaks ground on memorial for wildfire victims, survivors

Andre Byik

A Camp Fire survivor said the memorial will be a place to hold grief that can be “invisible and unrecognized.”

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Camp Fire survivors could see more money | Chico State responds to sexual assault concerns | Barber Yard project tests Chico’s Greenline

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.

Homes built after the Camp Fire line a hillside at Paradise Mobile Estates, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Paradise, Calif.

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Newsom signs law to help Camp Fire survivors seek full settlement awards

Anthony Vasek

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2700 on Wednesday, which requires state regulators to explore ways utilities can make up compensation shortfalls tied to fires they caused before July 12, 2019.

A firefighter walks through haze as the Park Fire burns near the Mineral community of Tehama County, Calif. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024

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Butte County will receive federal funds for the 2024 Park Fire. It falls short of the need

Claudia Brancart

Cal Fire, Chico and Tehama County will also be partially reimbursed for their immediate response to the devastating wildfire.

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Chico sets license plate reader review date | City reaches Gabe Sanchez lawsuit settlement | Rain lowers North State wildfire risk

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.

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California fire season comparatively quiet | Funding could be sought for Camp Fire-damaged reservoir | Hundreds of goats return to Chico’s Lindo Channel

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol, Anthony Vasek

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.

Chico settles $325K excessive-force lawsuit | Watchdog urges end to license-plate reader contract | Shasta registrar seeks convicted former Colorado clerk

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.

Chico talks anti-camping rules | Camp Fire survivors to be paid less than owed | NSPR Continuity Host Alisa Tousey bids farewell

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol, Matt Fidler, Angel Huracha

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.

Butte County West Nile death reported as activity rises | California monitors 12 active wolf packs | Bug Fire burns 2 people in Lassen County

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.