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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.

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2 dead in Chico after car chase ended in shooting | Why free parking downtown might not work | Butte County survey on aging

Anthony Vasek

Two people died in a shooting on East 5th and Palm avenues in Chico yesterday morning. More on the details and from parents of children at a nearby daycare. Also, the Chico City Council has deferred their decision on implementing a potential free parking program downtown. This comes after a city staff report found it wasn’t feasible, and Butte County is urging older citizens to fill out a survey to learn more about healthy aging.

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Judge denies Chico’s motion to exit Warren settlement | Chico Police Department shares use of military equipment | Chico, other North State cities to join national anti-Trump march

Erik Adams

A district court judge has denied the City of Chico’s motion to exit a settlement agreement that outlines its policies on homelessness. Also, the Chico Police Department is required by the state to disclose its use and acquisition of military-grade equipment and held a meeting outlining its use earlier this week, and several North State cities are joining the national “Hands Off!” march and rally on Saturday.

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Chico council member calls for Bidwell Park plan | Chico Natural Foods Co-op increases CalFresh discounts | Free parking could be bad idea for downtown Chico

Erik Adams

A Chico City Council member is requesting a plan to make improvements at Bidwell Park. Also, the Chico Natural Foods Co-op is offering a 75% discount on California grown produce for those shopping with CalFresh benefits, and a six-page report from Chico city staff highlights several reasons why an hour of free parking is likely to cause issues downtown.