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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.

Aerial view of the Barber Yard project site

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Barber Yard drainage plan sparks farmland dispute in southwest Chico

Andre Byik

A major housing development planned in Chico is raising questions about where the city ends and farmland begins.

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Bidwell Mansion fire lawsuit moves forward | FEMA funds fall short for Park Fire | Chico Muslims celebrate Eid holiday recognition

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.

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.

FILE - The overdose-reversal drug Narcan is displayed during training for employees of the Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), Dec. 4, 2018, in Philadelphia, PA.

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Butte County health officer: New naloxone training law could save lives

Claudia Brancart

The legislation will require all CPR-trained workers in California to also learn to recognize an opioid overdose and administer naloxone, the powerful opioid overdose reversal medication.

Chico library shooting case moves toward trial | Narcan training expands in California | PG&E warns Butte County customers to beware of fraudsters

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.

Chico library shooting suspect Bradley Scott Sayer at his arraignment June 25, 2026, at Butte County Superior Court in Oroville, Calif.

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Chico library shooting suspect waives preliminary hearing; lawyer says he’s on suicide watch

Andre Byik

Bradley Scott Sayer waived a hearing that would have tested the evidence against him. His next arraignment is set for Nov. 12.

Butte DA backs tougher DUI laws | Chico library shooting suspect back in court | Arrest after Palo Cedro rodeo hit-and-run

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.

Dakota Rose hangs out at Tech Toss headquaters in Chico, Calif., on Aug. 4, 2026.

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Tech Toss refuses to let discarded tech go to waste

Angel Huracha

The Chico nonprofit is giving older hardware another life and finding them new homes.

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Chico entertainment zones launch | Bill targets rural transit | Newsom signs tougher DUI laws

Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.