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Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from May 7 to May 10.
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Shows and Podcasts
Cultivating Place: Flora Culture with Christin Geall of Cultivated by Christin
We continue with our flower theme as we celebrate May and look ahead to the most floral of celebrations, Mother’s Day in the US. We discuss not us as gardeners growing flowers, but rather, how flowers shape our world, our cultures, our economies, our thinking and outlooks.
In depth: Mike McGuire 1st Congressional District interview
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday May 7, 2026.
Shasta registrar under scrutiny | Chico weighs free downtown parking | California measles cases climb
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday May 7, 2026.
May 6: Brad Johnson & Hillary Lindauer Vasey
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Two worlds one with pets and one with a narcotics detective
NPR Weekend Edition host Scott Simon has authored a new book reflecting on his life through his various pets. Additionally, former Green Beret Jim Hasse released a short story collection based on his background as an undercover detective and federal inspector.
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Mike McGuire/FacebookMike McGuire discusses how he’d represent the North State in Washington, focusing on healthcare access, wildfire risk and the economy as he runs for California’s open 1st Congressional District seat. -
Del Monte/FacebookThe $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. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRMore than 100 protesters gathered near the Chico mall to protest, in part, President Donald Trump’s policies. -
Screenshot by Andre Byik/NSPRA divided Chico City Council left a major downtown project unapproved. Now, a community group is organizing to try to bring it back for another vote before a key state funding deadline passes in June. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 30 to May 3. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRFrom walkouts to boycotts, May Day demonstrations are planned across the North State. Here’s where and why organizers are mobilizing. -
City of ChicoShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Lorna SuchThe vocalist and songwriter will blend genres and perform a mix of original music and covers with an eight-piece ensemble.
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Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states. -
A new art-house drama tells three stories that span the century — and connect to one tree. Silent Friend will open your eyes to the beauty of the natural world. -
The U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz, putting a strain on the month-old ceasefire between the two countries.
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Is the U.S. moving closer to ending the war with Iran? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee.
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The U.S. military said its forces had fired upon and disabled two more Iranian tankers that were trying to breach an American blockade of Iran's ports, in the latest blows to a shaky ceasefire. -
From drone boats to long-range missiles, the U.S. and its allies tested new military tactics in the Philippines, sharpening deterrence as tensions with China intensify.
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