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Sarb Johl stands in what’s left of his peach orchards in Marysville, California, on June 12, 2026. Johl had to cut down over half of his peach acreage after one of the largest canneries in the state filed bankruptcy earlier this year.

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California peach growers hope next farm bill will do more for specialty crops

Claudia Brancart

Peach farmers in the Central Valley have pulled up their crops and are facing financial hardship. They hope a new farm bill will help keep them going after one of the last canneries in the state closed earlier this year.

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Yuba County gets its first state park | State Farm faces wildfire claim penalties | District 1 debate Sunday

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

A group of bipartisan lawmakers from California announced last week that they secured $9 million in federal aid to help farmers in the Yuba-Sutter area rip out their peach orchards following the closure of a major cannery.

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California lawmakers secure federal aid for Yuba-Sutter peach farmers affected by major cannery closure

Claudia Brancart

The $9 million in federal funding will help peach farmers in the Central Valley who’ve been left with no buyer for their fruit following the bankruptcy of Del Monte Foods.

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Peach growers get federal aid | Aerial firefighting training in Redding | ‘Meet the Candidates’ in Chico

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Shasta County mulls medical school funding | First state park in Yuba County | ‘Welcome to Clowntown’ hits stage in Chico

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, April 23, 2026.

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Hot spell hits North State | Shasta jail gets new health provider | Mike McGuire continues North State tour

Erik Adams, Claudia Brancart, Andre Byik, Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

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Butte County sees high voter turnout | Interview: Shasta County rejects Prop 50, Measure A | Red Bluff protester assaulted

Claudia Brancart, Sarina Grossi, Alec Stutson

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, November 7, 2025.

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Judge skeptical of Chico’s latest homeless settlement bid | Yuba County officer accused of inmate assault | Audrey Denney launches third bid to unseat Doug LaMalfa

Claudia Brancart, Sarina Grossi, Angel Huracha

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

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Delayed federal funding adds pressure to North State school budgets

Alec Stutson

Some federal funds are finally coming through for schools — but many North State districts are still facing tight budgets and missing key support.

14 Forward site in Marysville, Calif. on Jan. 16, 2017.

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Management change at Marysville shelter may force residents to leave

Alec Stutson

A new operator will soon take over Marysville’s 14 Forward homeless shelter, but its stricter rules could force people out.