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Democrat Mike McGuire has flipped a longtime Republican-held congressional seat in the North State. But his opponent, James Gallagher, says the district’s new boundaries could leave rural communities without a voice in Congress.
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Shows and Podcasts
Cultivating Place: Herstoric Development & Milkweed Commons in South Bend, IL with Charity Stowe
This week on Cultivating Place, host Ben Futa talks about staying at home, with Charity Stowe, founder of Herstoric Development & Milkweed Commons in South Bend, Indiana.
Shasta County election delays raise concerns | Butte County voter turnout trails last midterm | California sees unusually quiet wildfire season
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday Nov. 5, 2026.
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.
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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.
NPR News
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Largely peaceful demonstrations took place across France on Thursday, and trade unions went on strike over the cost of living. The Eiffel Tower was closed for the day.
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Turns out these remnants of dying stars are not all white – a new study finds that they can come in a wide array of colors, from salmon pink to chartreuse.
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Paraguayan lawmakers voted to impeach President Santiago Peña minutes after his resignation, as the collapse of a digital bank tied to his government froze millions of people's savings. -
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge. -
Reflection, renewal. On this episode, we provide a musical reset for the mind. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station. -
A man calls forth magical spirits in an effort to find his long-missing girlfriend in this new British comedy-fantasy. Original and surprising, Small Prophets imbues daily life with poetic touches.
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