West Nile virus

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.

Butte County West Nile death reported as activity rises | California monitors 12 active wolf packs | Bug Fire burns 2 people in Lassen County

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

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One person has died from West Nile in Butte County. Is virus activity high this year?

Erik Adams

West Nile Virus activity is increasing in Butte County, which accounts for a third of California’s reported cases this year. Here’s what local health officials say about this point in the season.

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Glenn County reports West Nile death | Stonewall faces funding gap | Siskiyou hostage suspects plead not guilty

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

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.

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Hostage suspects federally indicted | Paradise council rejects full audit release | Heat wave hits the North State

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, July 31, 2026.

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California sends firefighters to Colorado | North State lawmakers push wolf self-defense bill | Redding searches for new police chief

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, July 6, 2026.

West Nile Virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.

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Health officials urge prevention after West Nile death in Butte County

Erik Adams

A Butte County resident has died from West Nile Virus complications. Health officials say the virus is rare but preventable, and they’re urging residents to take precautions.

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West Nile death in Butte County | Study: wildfire home hardening defenses work | Chico State professor loses restraining order appeal

Erik Adams, Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

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Sites Reservoir gets new funding | West Nile virus found across Butte County | Redistricting fight heads to voters this November

Ken Devol, Angel Huracha

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, August 22, 2025.

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Oroville may get fire safe council | West Nile virus in Shasta County | Safe Space opens cooling center in Chico

Sarina Grossi, Alec Stutson

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