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Democrat wins CA-1 congressional seat | Belza leads District 3 Assembly race | Progressives lead Chico City Council races
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday Nov. 4, 2026.
Election Day in the North State | Chico to discuss 5-year homelessness plan | Butte County walnut harvest down this year
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday Nov. 3, 2026.
Gallagher faces tough reelection fight | Chico City Council to vote on homelessness rules | Immigration enforcement raises voter intimidation concerns
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday Nov. 2, 2026.
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.
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Claudia Brancart/NSPRAs Trump's popularity falls and congressional district lines shift, Republican James Gallagher faces new challenges in his fight to keep his seat in Congress. -
Rich Pedroncelli/AP PhotoShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRThe metaphysical store moved from Red Bluff to Chico earlier this year and has been growing roots in the local community. -
Anastasia E. Lennon/AP Photo/ The New Bedford LightSupervisors could vote next month on whether to stop using automated license plate reader cameras, as communities nationwide debate the controversial surveillance technology. -
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.
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At 28, Democratic Socialist David Morales is set to be Providence, R.I.'s new mayor. Like New York City's Zohran Mamdani, he's framed his campaign on affordability issues.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews, who bested Republican candidate Darline Graham, the incumbent and sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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Tuesday was not only a night of Democrat victories in midterm elections, but of historic firsts — including the first openly gay man elected to the Senate and the first Black woman elected governor.
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Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more. -
Writer Ian Rankin takes us to the underbelly of uber wealthy London life in his new novel The Heights.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former congressman and Obama advisor Rahm Emanuel about what Democrats' strategy should be, now that they'll soon control both houses of Congress.
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