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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.

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SWAT mistaken for ICE: Corning police chief dispels rumors

Anthony Vasek

People thought ICE was raiding Corning. It wasn’t ICE, but the police say the rumors sparked panic in the community.

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Federal bill hints at funds for Shasta Dam | Wolf packs grow, threat to people low | Bald eagle nest partially closes campground

Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, June 9, 2025.

Chico council members (from left to right) Mike O’Brien, Kasey Reynolds and Bryce Goldstein meet for a second ad hoc homelessness committee meeting on May 14, 2025 in Chico, Calif.

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Chico committee examines law enforcement role in homelessness

Alec Stutson

The city’s ad hoc committee on homelessness heard from police and probation leaders at its last meeting. Residents also voiced concern that deeper causes like housing costs aren’t getting enough attention.

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Butte County seeks to renew mental health contract | PG&E fire plan | Butte sees drop in overdose deaths

Erik Adams

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, April 21, 2025.

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Erik Adams

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, April 18, 2025.

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10 years on the mic: Reba Gray reflects on hosting karaoke | CalFire prescribed burn near Paradise Lake | Deadline approaching for REAL IDs

Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Sen. Adam Schiff speaks with fifth-generation farmer Lee Heringer in an almond orchard in Chico, Calif. on March 14, 2025.

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Sen. Adam Schiff visits almond orchard in Chico to meet with local farmers

Alec Stutson

The senator is serving on the Committee of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. He's been touring the state to hear agricultural concerns across California.

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Sen. Adam Schiff visits almond orchard in Chico | Salmon habitat restoration project moves ahead in Shasta County | DUI checkpoint in Yuba City this weekend

Alec Stutson

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

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Homeless Navigation Center in Chico nears completion | Butte County jail expansions near completion | City of Chico to review updated sewer plan

Alec Stutson

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Safe Space Executive Director, Hilary Crosby, in the NSPR studio in Chico, Calif. on April 2, 2025.

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With its winter shelter closed, Safe Space ramps up daytime services

Alec Stutson

The group recently ended its overnight winter shelter for the season, but will still be active in the lead-up to summer when it operates as a cooling center. The nonprofit is focusing on case management, and new day classes to help build life skills.