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Rural schools in the North State are scrambling to find funding after Congress failed to reauthorize federal funds. Also, fire marshalls across the state are updating wildfire risk maps following the destructive Los Angeles County fires, and musician Rogê shares his Brazilian roots and history through his music. The Latin Grammy-nominated artist will be performing in Chico on Sunday.
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The Saga had been Pleasant Valley High School’s student-run news outlet for decades. It was brought back online after COVID-19 quarantines were lifted.
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The Saga has been Pleasant Valley High School’s student-run news outlets for decades. Also, a woman from Red Bluff has been missing for a week, and The Bookstore in Chico has created a space for the community to get lost in the pages for nearly five decades.
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The number of people served by Butte County’s sobering center has increased since it opened in August. Also, California homeowners will have new requirements for hardening their home against fire, and Pleasant Valley High School in Chico has won the 2025 Butte County Academic Decathlon, ending Las Plumas High School's five-year winning streak.
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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.
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The federal funding from the bill helps fund small and rural schools in most North State counties. After the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass the bill, many schools are scrambling to make ends meet.
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The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act has helped fund small and rural schools in areas with a lot of federal forest land for more than 100 years. Now, many schools in the North State could lose funding after the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass the bill. Also, President Donald Trump has made promises throughout his campaign to ramp up enforcement efforts against undocumented immigrants. But in California, local law enforcement is limited in how they can engage with federal immigration officials, and the Chico Zine Faire is back and hosting dozens of creators, workshops and food vendors this Saturday.
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The plan would create pathways to receive college credit for experience gained outside of a classroom, such as military service or other job training.
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A new creativity hub, SkyCave Arts, is working to serve as a haven for individuals of all ages, fostering a collaborative environment where budding artists can explore their imagination alongside experienced makers.
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NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico Unified School Board this fall. They talked about the issues that are most important to them and what they plan to do if elected.