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Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 23 to April 26.
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Shows and Podcasts
Blue Dot: Bird conservation success stories with Scott Weidensaul
Host Dave Schlom is joined by Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times best-selling author Scott Weidensaul to talk about his latest book, The Return of the Oystercatcher.
Gas prices tick down | Federal cuts place North State hospitals at risk | Redding police chief retiring
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, April 24, 2026.
Cultivating Place: Between Soil and Self - A conversation with John Sonnier
This week, Cultivating Place host Abra Lee explores diplomacy and gardens. She’s in conversation with John Sonnier, Head Gardener at the British Ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C.
Shasta County mulls medical school funding | First state park in Yuba County | ‘Welcome to Clowntown’ hits stage in Chico
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, April 23, 2026.
April 22: Michel Small
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Angel Huracha/NSPRWhether he’s chopping and looping together new sounds or playing bass, Chico-based artist MJ Ortiz continues to create. -
The Governor's OfficeShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 16 to April 20. -
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.
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Since the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran began, the impact on aviation has worsened. Jet fuel prices have soared. Thousands of European flights have been canceled, and one airline may stop flying.
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A U.S. appeals court ruled Friday that immigration laws allow people to apply for asylum at the border, and the president cannot bypass this. The decision stems from Trump declaring the border situation an invasion and suspending asylum. -
The Justice Department is dropping its investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, paving the way for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to lead the Fed.
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Vermonter Noah Kahan reflects on his New England roots as he rises to stardom with new album The Great Divide. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Vermont Public's DJ Llu about the record.
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Low-paid migrant workers in Dubai are being squeezed further by economic fallout from the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
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The war in the Middle East is affecting countries all over the world - for instance, Egypt is turning off street lamps and closing business early. In Thailand, some schools have gone remote to save transportation fuel--and more. Fatma Tanis, correspondent. Marc Silver, editor. Radio (ATC Friday) and digital (TBD).
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