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Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 23 to April 26.
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Shows and Podcasts
Blue Dot: Bird conservation success stories with Scott Weidensaul
Host Dave Schlom is joined by Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times best-selling author Scott Weidensaul to talk about his latest book, The Return of the Oystercatcher.
Gas prices tick down | Federal cuts place North State hospitals at risk | Redding police chief retiring
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, April 24, 2026.
Cultivating Place: Between Soil and Self - A conversation with John Sonnier
This week, Cultivating Place host Abra Lee explores diplomacy and gardens. She’s in conversation with John Sonnier, Head Gardener at the British Ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C.
Shasta County mulls medical school funding | First state park in Yuba County | ‘Welcome to Clowntown’ hits stage in Chico
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, April 23, 2026.
April 22: Michel Small
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Angel Huracha/NSPRWhether he’s chopping and looping together new sounds or playing bass, Chico-based artist MJ Ortiz continues to create. -
The Governor's OfficeShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 16 to April 20. -
Rahmat Gu/AP PhotoThe U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, endangering California’s law. State lawmakers believe there is a “path forward” despite the court’s ruling. -
Angel Huracha/NSPROrganizers say the joint music festival will reflect the culture of both cities’ music scenes and feature 18 local bands. -
Downtown Chico Business Association/FacebookChico leaders are considering a downtown “entertainment zone” where people 21 and older could carry open containers of alcohol in designated areas. Similar zones have been created in other California cities, including Redding. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 9 to April 12. -
Butte CountyA federally funded project is clearing hazardous vegetation along the Skyway between Magalia and Stirling City to improve evacuation safety ahead of fire season.
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Palestinian officials say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election. The Palestinian Authority hasn't held a presidential election in 21 years. -
The hard-nosed linebacker, who won three Super Bowls and later coached Arkansas-Pine Bluff, has died. UAPB and the Commanders announced his death Sunday. No cause of death was disclosed. -
A Texas judge ordered Hayam El Gamal and her five children released Thursday. Two days later, their lawyers say, ICE re-arrested and tried to deport them. -
Singer-songwriter Jesse Welles has made a name for himself by singing the news. NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Welles about his music and what motivates his creativity.
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We visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum, a spacious museum outside Cairo dedicated to displaying artifacts from ancient Egypt. It has finally opened its doors after decades of planning and construction.
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The Strait of Hormuz is being blockaded. But a couple weeks ago, one small boat visited and found something surprising below the waves.
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