California

The epicenter of the quake was at the convergence of three tectonic plates, where experts say these events are expected.

Two children were injured and one man is dead after a shooting at a private K-8 school in Butte County. Also, three new Chico city council members will be sworn in at City Hall, and California prisons will no longer be able to withhold mandated money from people when they are released.

Some sectors, like agriculture, will be hit directly. Many more could feel the ripple effects.

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to reflect upon the struggles, resilience, and triumphs of First Americans.

November 5, 2024 is Election Day across the country. NSPR will monitor results for North State races on this page and on-air. Stay tuned for election results as they come in.

New guidelines from the California Department of Education recommend when educators should stop outdoor activities due to poor air quality.

California voters will decide this November whether or not to fund climate programs in communities most susceptible to climate change. The measure comes with a high price tag, but some North State organizations say it’s worth it.

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Mike O’Brien who is running against Mike Johnson for District 1. Also, Chico City Council member Addison Winslow is criticizing the way the city handled homelessness policy negotiations. He claims the city has refused to negotiate in good faith or make changes to its policies, and ‘Bonfire’s Big Night Out: An Open Mic Story Slam’ takes over Chico State’s Laxson Auditorium today.

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Mike Johnson who is running against Mike O’Brien for District 1. Also, supervisors approved an updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which addresses disaster preparedness and recovery, and Chico will soon be getting an REI.

The nonprofit Safe Space had identified a potential new location for its intake center and cooling operations. But city officials say they'll need to go through a lengthy application process that will cost thousands of dollars. Also, a local art exhibit celebrates the beloved house cat as the ultimate artistic muse, and residents in Chico’s West East Avenue “island” will not be able to vote on city matters in November.