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Shows and Podcasts
Chico revisits encampment rules | Bonta sues ICE over North State courthouse arrests | Council reacts to Parade of Lights cancellation
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Blue Dot: John Steinbeck, Ed Ricketts and the epic story of the Western Flyer
Host Dave Schlom is joined by two special guests to tell the story of the now-fully restored Western Flyer.
Fire weather prompts Bidwell Park closures | Chico Unified considers police back to schools | Chico State students protest CSU's OpenAI deal
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
Cultivating Place: Gardenside with journalist Kai Wright, co-host of The Guardian's Stateside with Kai + Carter
Kai Wright is a gardener, but you likely know him as a Peabody Award-winning host, editor, and longtime journalist whose work explores the intersection of history, power, and the evolving American identity.
PG&E power shutoff updates | California dam safety | North State No Kings protests
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.
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Angel Huracha/NSPRA new program at Chico State aims to address teacher shortages across the North State by paying aspiring elementary school teachers while they earn their credentials. -
PG&EParts of Butte, Shasta, Tehama and Plumas counties could face safety shutoffs due to gusty winds and dry conditions, according to the utility. -
Screenshot by Andre Byik/NSPRA Camp Fire survivor said the memorial will be a place to hold grief that can be “invisible and unrecognized.” -
Erin Hooley/AP PhotoReports of immigration enforcement in Chico have "not been verified," the university said in an email. -
Erik Adams/NSPRTwo-hour free parking returns to downtown Chico lots for the holiday season. Short headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
PG&EShasta and Tehama counties face the largest potential shutoffs. See if you’re affected. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from October 8 to October 11. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRMore than 100 people gathered in solidarity with sexual assault survivors following rape allegations at Cornell University.
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In leather pants and a power blazer, Cardi B brings a humble and humorous spirit to the Desk as she runs through a set packed with hits. -
Often called the mother of neo-soul, Ndegeocello doesn't see herself that way. On her new album Synonym, she's turning familiar songs inside out, from the Human League to Bob Dylan.
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A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested. -
Ukraine carried out a massive drone strikes on Russia, which launched deadly attacks on its smaller neighbor over the weekend.
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia about President Trump's decision to waive new sanctions on Russia.
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Four people are dead and dozens injured after a fire swept through a Canadian military training base in Alberta. Officials say strong winds caused the flames to spread rapidly.
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