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The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, July 3, 2025.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

A recent federal budget bill included $2 billion for surface water storage. Experts say it’s likely meant for a controversial plan to raise the Shasta Dam. Critics argue the cost, effectiveness, and environmental impacts don’t add up.

A state agency that administers union-related laws filed a complaint against the Governor’s Office over his mandate set to take effect this summer.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday that will send the money to conservancies around the state.

With increasing food prices and food insecurity throughout the nation, the need for food in Chico is also increasing. Some organizations hold consistent distributions despite ongoing costs. Also, the Chico State student killed in a murder-suicide last week will be remembered at vigils in Chico and Redding, and the Thursday Night Market is back in Chico again this evening.

Following citizen complaints, City of Chico staff have been looking into streets that need more lights, and where funding for lighting projects would come from. Also, Yuba, Sutter, and Tehama counties will not receive anticipated federal funds for levee maintenance and improvement projects, and California wildlife officials say beavers reintroduced to their native watersheds are working on restoring the wetlands.

Officials worry that more cuts down the line could jeopardize jobs and programs to reach patrons with disabilities.

Safe Space is ramping up its services with more case management and new day classes to help unhoused residents in Chico build life skills. Also, Butte County and the fire safe council could enter into an agreement to reduce wildfire risk near roadsides, and council members in Yuba City have endorsed a grant-funded program to incentivize commercial property owners to save water by replacing existing landscaping.