A daily podcast from NSPR featuring the news of the day from the North State and California in less than 10 minutes. Hosted by NSPR Staff, and available at 8:30 a.m. every weekday. Read today’s stories at mynspr.org
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Butte County seeks to renew mental health contract
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5:19The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, April 21, 2025.Por Erik Adams, Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi
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The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, April 18, 2025.Por Erik Adams, Ken Devol, Sarina Grossi
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10 years on the mic: Reba Gray reflects on hosting karaoke
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4:36The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, April 17, 2025.Por Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Alec Stutson
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Sen. Adam Schiff visits almond orchard in Chico
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5:18The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, April 16, 2025.Por Alec Stutson, Ken Devol, Anthony Vasek
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Homeless Navigation Center in Chico nears completion
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5:25The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, April 15, 2025.Por Alec Stutson, Sarina Grossi
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Redding community honors local woman killed in kidnapping
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3:59At a second vigil for Athena Passidakis, the Redding community mourns the loss of the 21-year-old murder-suicide victim. Also, what’s at stake? That’s the question being discussed by a panel of Chico State faculty members on immigration, civil liberties and grassroots action, and the California State Park Pass program is now available at many publi…
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Chico State vigil honors student killed in murder-suicide
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5:03The woman shot and killed in Chico during last week’s police chase drew dozens of family members, co-workers, and friends to mourn the loss. Also, amid ongoing cuts to federal funding nationally, Butte County’s public health department is also bracing for impact, and Woofstock is this Saturday.Por Erik Adams, Ken Devol, Angel Huracha
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Chico nonprofits see more visitors amid rising food prices
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5:05With increasing food prices and food insecurity throughout the nation, the need for food in Chico is also increasing. Some organizations hold consistent distributions despite ongoing costs. Also, the Chico State student killed in a murder-suicide last week will be remembered at vigils in Chico and Redding, and the Thursday Night Market is back in C…
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City staff says Chico needs more streetlights
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4:46Following citizen complaints, City of Chico staff have been looking into streets that need more lights, and where funding for lighting projects would come from. Also, Yuba, Sutter, and Tehama counties will not receive anticipated federal funds for levee maintenance and improvement projects, and California wildlife officials say beavers reintroduced…
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Safe Space to start day classes for unhoused residents
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7:28Safe Space is ramping up its services with more case management and new day classes to help unhoused residents in Chico build life skills. Also, Butte County and the fire safe council could enter into an agreement to reduce wildfire risk near roadsides, and council members in Yuba City have endorsed a grant-funded program to incentivize commercial …
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Chico joins nationwide 'Hands Off!' movement
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5:36A rally and march in downtown Chico drew more than 1,000 to protest. Also, a shooting that ended with two people dead in Chico last week is believed to be connected to domestic violence. We hear from the director of Catalyst. And Attorney General Rob Bonta along with 18 other U.S. attorneys general is challenging President Donald Trump's executive …
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2 dead in Chico after car chase ended in shooting
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5:41Two people died in a shooting on East 5th and Palm avenues in Chico yesterday morning. More on the details and from parents of children at a nearby daycare. Also, the Chico City Council has deferred their decision on implementing a potential free parking program downtown. This comes after a city staff report found it wasn’t feasible, and Butte Coun…
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Stories of political beliefs ruining friendships and heightening family tensions are increasingly common these days. Here are some ways to dialogue better with people you disagree with. Also, a new Saturday market in Chico hopes to highlight small business owners and a wide selection of handcrafted treasures, and a proposal to build a new apartment…
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Judge denies Chico’s motion to exit Warren settlement
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5:47A district court judge has denied the City of Chico’s motion to exit a settlement agreement that outlines its policies on homelessness. Also, the Chico Police Department is required by the state to disclose its use and acquisition of military-grade equipment and held a meeting outlining its use earlier this week, and several North State cities are …
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Chico council member calls for 20-year Bidwell Park plan
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6:08A Chico City Council member is requesting a plan to make improvements at Bidwell Park. Also, the Chico Natural Foods Co-op is offering a 75% discount on California grown produce for those shopping with CalFresh benefits, and a six-page report from Chico city staff highlights several reasons why an hour of free parking is likely to cause issues down…
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The Chico Police Department will hold a public meeting next week about the use of surplus military equipment. Also, a new alert system is a sophisticated hi-tech tool giving disaster managers the information they need when bad things happen, and Butte County Humane Society is at capacity and asking residents to foster a dog.…
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Gridley High School is now dealing with the emotional aftermath of a student stabbing on campus Wednesday morning. Also, a panel of subject experts presented details about water management in Butte County at a panel discussion in Chico, and Chico State could face a budget deficit of over $30 million this year.…
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Analysis shows nearly three-quarters of Butte voters said ‘yes’ to Measure H
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5:26Butte County leaders were presented with a post-election analysis surrounding the results of the one-cent sales tax increase measure in November. Also, Congressman Doug LaMalfa is again seeking to end federal funding for transgender health care across the country, and the Registrar of Voters for Shasta County has announced his choice to step down f…
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There have been 15 confirmed or probable wolf attacks on livestock in the North State so far this year. An increasing wolf population is celebrated by advocates, but can cause problems for ranchers. Also, Butte County will find out at the board of supervisors meeting today details surrounding the success of Measure H — the one-cent sales tax voters…
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Butte County libraries' hours could increase
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4:48Butte County supervisors will decide whether to add more hours to the county libraries at tomorrow’s board meeting. Also, California will soon launch new technology into space to detect greenhouse gases, and the Butte Humane Society in Chico is currently at maximum capacity and says it urgently needs people to foster dogs.…
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