Homelessness

Chico State students rally against sexual assault | Chico holds off on tougher homeless camping rules | Redding to close fire station to cut costs

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday Oct. 8, 2026.

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Chico rejects tougher rules targeting homeless encampments, for now

Andre Byik

The proposed changes would allow misdemeanor charges for illegal camping even when no shelter space is available.

Missing records loom over Chico ALPR audit | California launches $100M rebuilding aid | Shasta region homelessness rises as state declines

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol, Anthony Vasek

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.

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License plate reader scrutiny | Shasta supervisor disputes registrar’s election claims | Sutter fire stations rotate closures

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

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Chico State projects more students as classes begin | Homeless count drops in some North State counties | Tehama County weighs access to wolf tracking data

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol, Anthony Vasek

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Chico residents oppose license plate readers | Chico backs stricter public camping rules | Gallagher introduces redistricting bill

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol, Anthony Vasek

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.

Chico talks anti-camping rules | Camp Fire survivors to be paid less than owed | NSPR Continuity Host Alisa Tousey bids farewell

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol, Matt Fidler, Angel Huracha

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.

An encampment on 1st and Main streets in downtown Chico, Calif. on Friday, August 14, 2026.

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Stricter rules against camping in public spaces could soon be coming to Chico

Claudia Brancart

City staff is suggesting councilors update the municipal code to tighten enforcement of encampments once the Warren v. Chico homelessness settlement expires in January.

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Chico declares local fire emergency | Temporary Chico library opens after shooting | Cal Fire makes historic Washington deployment

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol, Matt Fidler

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.

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Chico declares local fire emergency over homeless-related fire risk

Claudia Brancart

The city hopes the emergency declaration will give it more leeway to enforce homeless encampments in Lindo Channel, where officials say dangerous outdoor fires are being set. Homelessness advocates say the move won’t fix the problem.