Butte County

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Measure B remains blocked | US sues Trinity utility over Hobo Fire | West Nile activity in Butte County

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

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.

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Shasta County welcomes outside election probes | Butte reports second West Nile death | Federal changes put CalFresh aid at risk

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

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.

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Could Centerfolds be replaced? | Dixie Fire lessons five years later | Chico music shop remembers Dolly Parton

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

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.

Chico State freshman Malaya Woods of Sacramento on her first day of classes in Chico, California on Monday, August 24, 2026.

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Chico State enrollment keeps climbing, but remains below pre-Camp Fire levels

Claudia Brancart

Nearly 16,000 students are expected at Chico State this fall, with affordability, internships and campus life among the reasons students say they chose the university.

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Chico State projects more students as classes begin | Homeless count drops in some North State counties | Tehama County weighs access to wolf tracking data

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

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Aug. 25, 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.

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.

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Gallagher pitches federal redistricting rules | ‘Zone Zero’ wildfire rules approved | Tina Peters hiring plan in question

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

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

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.