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With two of Chico’s four city council races unofficially showing progressive candidates with a wide lead, current sole progressive Councilmember Addison Winslow weighs in on the possible new future of the council. Also, SkyCave Arts hopes to foster a collaborative environment where budding artists can explore their creativity alongside experienced makers, and Chico State is offering support to students after the election.

Unofficial election results show two progressive Chico City Council candidates are leading their races. Watch parties for the Butte County Republican Party and Chico progressive candidates took place to celebrate their monthslong campaign efforts, and Butte County will likely implement a 1% sales tax.

From state and local measures to the presidential race, Butte County locals say they’re ready for change. Also, Pacific Gas and Electric Company says it could shut off power to up to 22,000 customers due to dangerous fire weather conditions, and even though Election Day is today, we might not know the local or national results for some time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Autumn is quickly approaching but that doesn’t mean the danger of wildfires has lessened. In fact, this is an especially risky time. Also, a motel in Redding may become transitional housing for homeless residents, and Park Fire survivors can learn more about fire cleanup assistance at a meeting today.

If the next Republican president implements Project 2025, California will face an ultimatum: report sensitive abortion data to the CDC or jeopardize Medicaid funding.