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In depth — A closer look at fatal Chico Oasis Bar incident
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday May 14, 2026.
Chico wants revote if mayor’s vote voided | Shasta County monitors registrar | NSPR names new executive director
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday May 14, 2026.
May 13: Michel Small
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Nancy's Bookshelf: America’s involvement in the Vietnam War
Former California reporter Jack Cheevers has written a book that will change your understanding of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
Chico police close Oasis death case | ICE interest rises in Butte County jail | Doug LaMalfa honored in Paradise
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday May 13, 2026.
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Angel Huracha/NSPRChico State theatre students will perform songs from Lady Gaga’s catalog this weekend in a showcase that doubles as a fundraiser for the theatre program. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from May 7 to May 10. -
Chico City Council/FacebookA steep sewer rate increase in Chico is now back under review. Here’s why the City Council reversed course and when new proposals could come forward. -
James Gallagher/James Gallagher 3rd Assembly DistrictJames Gallagher discusses how he’d represent the North State in Washington, focusing on inflation, wildfire prevention and water storage as he runs for California’s open 1st Congressional District seat. -
Audrey Denney/FacebookAudrey Denney discusses how she’d represent the North State in Washington, focusing on the economy, wildfire risk and healthcare access as she runs for California’s open 1st Congressional District seat. -
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.
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A police investigation is underway in the Philippines, with suspicions that the incident was staged to help Sen. Ronald dela Rosa escape. -
Eileen Wang, now the former mayor of the City of Arcadia, agreed to plead guilty to one felony charge that she acted as an illegal foreign agent of China. -
Longtime U.S. diplomat Richard Haass interprets President Trump's meeting with China leader, Xi Jinping. He said though the two have different priorities the cordial summit could be a 'good sign.' -
At the summit, the Chinese leader placed Taiwan, a key point of friction between the U.S. and China, at the center, calling it "the most important issue" between the two countries. -
A hearing system that monitors brain waves could help people with hearing loss communicate in noisy environments. -
President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jingping {shee-jihn-ping} during his first day in the country. A look at what happened at the high-stakes summit.
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