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Chico council reviews police ALPR audit | Five killed in Highway 299 crash | Butte, Glenn account for half of state’s West Nile deaths

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

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.

Missing records loom over Chico ALPR audit | California launches $100M rebuilding aid | Shasta region homelessness rises as state declines

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

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.

MONCA makes sudden leadership change | California ALPR safeguards bill dies | Remembering Gloria Steinem in Chico

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.

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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.

A Flock camera operated by the Butte County Sheriff's Office on River Road and Highway 32 outside Chico, California on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.

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Outside expert could review Chico’s internal audit of police license plate readers

Claudia Brancart

The proposal was floated at a recent City Council meeting and comes after reports that Chico police shared license plate reader data with out-of-state and federal agencies, including ICE and Border Patrol.

North State Congressman James Gallagher discusses new legislation in Chico, California on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

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Gallagher raises privacy concerns about automated license plate readers amid Chico controversy

Claudia Brancart

North State Congressman James Gallagher called for “real oversight and regulation” of license plate reader cameras during a visit to Chico to promote his new redistricting bill. It comes after Chico police were found to have shared data with ICE and Border Patrol.

Tina Peters hiring plan draws Senate scrutiny | Chico sets ALPR camera discussion | Chico approves police pay increase

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

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.

Residents take turns on the mic at the Chico City Council meeting in Chico, Calif. on Aug. 18, 2026.

'Take them down’: Chico residents call for removal of license plate reader cameras

Claudia Brancart

The calls come as Chico investigates whether police violated state law by sharing license plate reader data with ICE and other out-of-state agencies. The City Council is expected to take up the cameras next month.