Chico, CA

The current exhibit at the Gateway Science Museum in Chico is all about the California grizzly. Its natural history, its demise, and how its legacy continues to influence our iconography and popular culture.

Samuel Ayer Park in Red Bluff is used as a city-sanctioned homeless encampment. But following recent heavy rain, the park has flooded, displacing unhoused residents. Also, a training for students and faculty to learn about their rights regarding immigration enforcement was canceled on Chico State’s campus, and The Makers Cafe is an inclusive space that fosters creativity and provides a chance to escape the day-to-day and create art.

Kevin Alexander Carlson entered a no contest plea today to felony arson charges stemming from the Bidwell Mansion fire in December.

Host Nancy Wiegman speaks with Chico author, playwright, and film historian Robert Strom about his book "Cries in the Night: Children in Film Noir."

There have been reported sightings of ICE agents across the North State on social media. But local organizations and law enforcement agencies report most are likely false alarms. Also, Chico State President Steve Perez sent a message to the campus community last week in response to worries about the school’s fiscal situation amid a freeze on federal funding, and the second manual snow survey of the season measured 22 inches of snow depth, only 46 percent of average for the location near Echo Summit.

The Inspire School of Arts and Sciences has been trying to build a permanent campus for years. After delays and funding woes, it could begin construction on the campus this year.

The exhibition highlights the artwork of Asian American artists from Janet Turner Print Museum’s collection, interweaving narratives around identity, belonging and resilience.

Chico has an average commute time of 15 minutes or less, but few people are using sustainable transportation. Experts say the city needs to encourage more walking and bicycling in its city planning.

Every year, the Snow Goose Festival brings bird lovers to Durham. This year, experts say the geese population has been affected by the bird flu outbreak. Also, the Oroville City Council is considering ways to fill empty spaces in its downtown area, and a project to preserve and revitalize Marysville's Chinatown has been awarded a new grant.

Two Chico writers explore themes of the past with works of historical fiction set around the world.