Local Government

Chico City Council voted Tuesday to create "entertainment zones" in parts of downtown and Meriam Park. NSPR's Claudia Brancart explains how they'll work, who's allowed to participate and the rules businesses and customers will have to follow.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, July 16, 2026.

Chico prepares to finalize city manager hire amid questions over past lawsuits.

The local measure would require elections to be held in person on a single day and severely limit voting by mail, while also requiring voter ID. Its legality is in question.

The city of Willows could lose contracted law enforcement services after June 30 as a cost dispute with the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office heads to court.

A new challenger has entered Chico’s District 2 City Council race. Shelby Hebert says she’s running to bring a different vision to City Hall, with a focus on roads, affordable housing and downtown revitalization.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, June 8, 2026.

James Gallagher has won the special election to replace Doug LaMalfa in Congress. But the bigger political fight may still be ahead. NSPR takes a closer look at Gallagher’s likely November matchup with Democrat Mike McGuire and how California’s new congressional map could reshape the race.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, June 5, 2026.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, June 4, 2026.