District 5

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. They talked about the issues that are most important to them and what they plan to do if elected into office.

The Shoe Fire burning in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest is nearly 4,000 acres. Smoke from the fire has created unsafe air conditions across Shasta County. Also, the Trinity County Board of Supervisors voted to name the North Carolina town of Weaverville its sister city and is pledging aid to help the city recover from Hurricane Helene. And "The Screenprint Biennial," a New York City-based exhibition, celebrates a decade of showcasing innovative screenprinting designs at Chico State.

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Katie Hawley who is running against Melissa Lopez-Mora. Also, PG&E is warning of potential power shutoffs for around 30 counties later this week to prevent wildfires, and the U.S. Department of Education awarded Chico State with an $8.5 million grant to support placing aspiring teachers in residency programs across rural Northern California.