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The U.S. Drought Monitor is showing moderate drought and abnormally dry conditions across the North State as fire officials warn of a potentially severe wildfire season.
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Shows and Podcasts
Chico to close unhoused camping site next January | Second report of misconduct by Shasta County registrar | Lassen County declares mountain lions public safety threat
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Chico councilors consider anti-camping rules | Parts of the North State enter drought | Fair Political Practices complaint filed against Chico council member
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Chico mayor responds to lawsuit | Fire conditions in valley | NSPR leader talks challenges
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday May 18, 2026.
Best of Blue Dot: Exploring the Salish Sea and coast with the SeaDoc Society
Host Dave Schlom is joined once again by Joe Gaydos and Bob Friel from the SeaDoc Society based on Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest.
Wolf worries in Trinity County | Outside money flows into Shasta County supervisor race | Newsom unveils final budget proposal
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday May 15, 2026.
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Chico Theater CompanyChico Theater Company’s production of “Once Upon a Mattress” brings music, comedy and an underdog princess to the stage through May 17. -
Chico Police Department/FacebookChico police have released new details about the fight that led to Terry Smith’s death outside the Oasis Bar and Grill in December. -
Screenshot by Andre Byik/NSPRA lawsuit led by former Chico Mayor Ann Schwab alleges Mayor Kasey Reynolds violated California’s Political Reform Act by voting on the Downtown Revitalization Project while owning a business in the project area. -
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.
NPR News
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The 94-year-old former leader of Cuba faces several charges, including four counts of murder for an attack on a humanitarian group more than 30 years ago. -
The bill is meant to encourage home construction, and would ban corporate investors from buying up more homes to rent out. -
D.O.J. gave Trump and his family immunity from tax audits and set up a $1.8 billion fund for victims of "government weaponization." Former government lawyer Andrew Weissmann explains the settlement.
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Amin Abdullah, Nadir Awad and Mansour Kaziha distracted and delayed two gunmen at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Their actions saved the many children and staff inside the mosque and cost them their lives. -
The kecak dance involves a retelling of one of the stories in the Ramayana, the Hindu epic poem. At the story's climax, there is an eruption of fire as tufts of dried coconut husks are set aflame. -
Reading text of a book while listening to the audiobook is gaining steam among online book communities.
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