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James 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.
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May 6: Brad Johnson & Hillary Lindauer Vasey
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Two worlds one with pets and one with a narcotics detective
NPR Weekend Edition host Scott Simon has authored a new book reflecting on his life through his various pets. Additionally, former Green Beret Jim Hasse released a short story collection based on his background as an undercover detective and federal inspector.
In depth: Audrey Denney 1st Congressional District interview
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Yuba County gets its first state park | State Farm faces wildfire claim penalties | District 1 debate Sunday
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
In depth: James Gallagher 1st Congressional District interview
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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Angel Huracha/NSPRMore than 100 protesters gathered near the Chico mall to protest, in part, President Donald Trump’s policies. -
Screenshot by Andre Byik/NSPRA divided Chico City Council left a major downtown project unapproved. Now, a community group is organizing to try to bring it back for another vote before a key state funding deadline passes in June. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from April 30 to May 3. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRFrom walkouts to boycotts, May Day demonstrations are planned across the North State. Here’s where and why organizers are mobilizing. -
City of ChicoShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Lorna SuchThe vocalist and songwriter will blend genres and perform a mix of original music and covers with an eight-piece ensemble. -
Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMattersGov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court struggles to serve Californians in acute mental health crises. Two bills are moving forward to change that. -
Lucia MercadoJunk journaling is an art form that connects people, requiring only old mementos and a pair of scissors.
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President Trump has signed off on a new U.S. counterterrorism strategy that sets eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as the administration's highest priority. -
Lutnick said last year that he cut ties with Epstein, his former neighbor, in 2005. But the Epstein files indicate that the two kept in contact, including for a 2012 lunch on Epstein's private island. -
When beekeepers saw honeybee die-offs last year, experts at a USDA research center stepped in to help. The Trump administration plans to close the facility, and beekeepers and scientists are worried.
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The new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds that 8 in 10 Americans say gas prices are straining their household budgets.
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After a spate of attacks on Jews in Britain, politicians there are accusing each other of antisemitism ahead of local elections.
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Trump calls off an effort to take control of Strait of Hormuz from Iran, citing progress on talks, but the blockade remains.
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