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As Trump's popularity falls and congressional district lines shift, Republican James Gallagher faces new challenges in his fight to keep his seat in Congress.
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Shows and Podcasts
Blue Dot: Move over Hubble and Webb! The new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Host Dave Schlom is joined by two scientists deeply involved in NASA's latest orbiting observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
ICE detains Chico takeout restaurant owner | Assembly District 3 candidates differ on wildfire prevention | Butte County to launch mobile library
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday Oct. 30, 2026.
Cultivating Place: The Collective: Seed Saver's Exchange, with Mike Bollinger
This week on Cultivating Place, we are in conversation with Mike Bollinger, Executive Director of Seed Savers Exchange, to celebrate the history and agency of seed savers.
Nancy's Bookshelf: A final goodbye
Host Nancy Wiegman closes the chapter on Nancy's Bookshelf. Through her Uncle Bob’s stories, Teri Drobnick also finds a way to reconnect with her father, who has dementia.
Blue Dot: Inside one of California's crown jewels: the Monterey Bay Aquarium
In this very blue episode of Blue Dot, we feature one of the world's most innovative and visited public aquariums, the Monterey Bay Aquarium on world famous Cannery Row.
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Collage by Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from October 29 to November 1. -
Andre Byik/NSPRFamilies must keep remains at least 200 feet from creeks and lakes and off trails, playgrounds and other busy areas, according to the rules. -
Screenshot by Claudia Brancart/NSPRButte County supervisors heard from the developer of a proposed solar farm near Chico on Tuesday. Residents raised environmental concerns, while supervisors questioned whether it's too early to consider the project's proposed benefits package. -
Chico Police Department/FacebookOfficers are expected to be deployed in 2027. Their return was heavily debated by parents, teachers and administrators. -
Sace the El Rey/FacebookSave the El Rey nonprofit secures funds to purchase the downtown Chico theater. They plan to preserve the building and host film screenings, plays and other events in the future. -
PG&EShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from October 22 to October 25. -
Chico High School FacebookThe Chico Unified school board approved bringing officers back to high schools and some middle schools on Wednesday. It’s part of a grant-funded effort led by Chico Police to crack down on marijuana use on campuses.
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Rep. Haley Stevens was scheduled to attend a unity event today with Abdul El-Sayed, who beat her in the Democratic primary. Instead, she endorsed his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers. -
Murphy's office says he was taken to the hospital this weekend after experiencing numbness in his arm. His chief of staff said he is responding well to treatment and expected to make a full recovery. -
Polls show Democrats with an advantage in the midterm election but there are potential limitations and results may take a while to roll in. -
A federal judge has dismissed a highly unusual lawsuit by the Trump administration that tried to block the certification of results from Alaska's U.S. Senate race if the Republican incumbent lost. -
At least some portion of the nation is likely to have its political confidence — and perhaps even its sense of security — tested in the days and weeks ahead. That test could also continue for some time to come. -
Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race of the New York City Marathon in his debut in the event while Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's race on Sunday for the second time.
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