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A new lawsuit alleges Uber is violating California’s rideshare law and should not be allowed to assert its drivers are independent contractors.
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Shows and Podcasts
Chico council split vote on downtown revitalization | Shasta County welcomes new judge | RABA launches Tap2Ride
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Chico takes on downtown revitalization | Plumas County Fire Safe Council chipping day | Public education important subject ahead of primary election
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Chico council talks downtown changes | Artist BeaarBox strolls through his ‘Recent Memory’ | Chico State's Earth Day this week
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, April 20, 2026.
Blue Dot: California's wild and scenic Eel River and California Fly Fisher magazine
Host Dave Schlom is joined by Charles Schneider, a Connectivity Program Manager for California Trout, to discuss the human and natural history of California's third-largest watershed, the Eel River.
Record Store Day in the North State | Plumas County launches community survey | Red Bluff Round-Up this weekend
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, April 17, 2026.
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Rahmat Gu/AP PhotoThe U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, endangering California’s law. State lawmakers believe there is a “path forward” despite the court’s ruling. -
Angel Huracha/NSPROrganizers say the joint music festival will reflect the culture of both cities’ music scenes and feature 18 local bands. -
Downtown Chico Business Association/FacebookChico leaders are considering a downtown “entertainment zone” where people 21 and older could carry open containers of alcohol in designated areas. Similar zones have been created in other California cities, including Redding. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 9 to April 12. -
Butte CountyA federally funded project is clearing hazardous vegetation along the Skyway between Magalia and Stirling City to improve evacuation safety ahead of fire season. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 2 to April 8. -
Nick Shockey/California Department of Water ResourcesCalifornia’s snowpack is at just 18% of average. One of the lowest levels on record. Here’s what that means for water supplies, agriculture and wildfire risk across the state. -
National Weather Service Sacramento/TwitterShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California.
NPR News
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While shipping companies are pledging refunds for customers who directly paid tariff fees, the situation is much trickier for retailers. -
Bigfoot is popping up everywhere — in low-budget horror films, in festivals around the country, and even in a critically acclaimed musical. -
The Dominican singer Tokischa built her career through a series of transgressions. On a new album, she veers in a different direction. -
A former pro-wrestling executive, McMahon is now the education secretary Trump tasked with abolishing the agency. New Yorker writer Zach Helfand explains how her WWE experience led her to this role.
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Iran has cut off its access to the global internet. To find an internet connection, some Iranians are traveling across the border with Turkey — even just to make video calls and then go back home. -
Researchers say a gene therapy allowed deaf children and adults as old as 32 to hear for the first time. The benefits have persisted for more than two years for some patients.
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