Yuba County

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

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

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.

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.

A North State wildlife sanctuary is under investigation by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for potential animal welfare violations. Also, a new REI location is opening in Chico, and traditional drumming, dancing, workshops, and vendors will be in Marysville for the annual Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow.

From podcasts to mobile library trucks, Butte County Library branches are trying to address community needs in unique ways. Also, Butte County supervisors approve budget adjustments for nine new mental health positions, and the Yuba Water Agency is working with governmental agencies and research centers to better understand the local impact of atmospheric rivers.

Almost a month after the general election, Butte County’s election results are now official. Also, Redding’s more than 200 mile trail system provides a great opportunity for winter recreation, and the band Scowl will perform in Chico ahead of their North American tour.

Yuba City is home to thousands of uncontrolled feral chickens. They're loved and hated by the community, and experts say they could spread infectious diseases to nearby residents.

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Mike Johnson who is running against Mike O’Brien for District 1. Also, supervisors approved an updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which addresses disaster preparedness and recovery, and Chico will soon be getting an REI.

The community of Cohasset was one of the first affected by the Park Fire. Now, residents are returning to their homes, and taking the steps to begin rebuilding. Also, two meetings will be held about the Park Fire this evening. One will be in Red Bluff, the other in Chester. Both start at 6:30 p.m. And construction on a new fire station in Chico is slated to begin next week.