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A daily podcast from NSPR featuring the news of the day from the North State and California in less than 10 minutes. Hosted by Sarah Bohannon and Andre Byik, and available at 8 a.m. every weekday morning. Read today’s stories at mynspr.org

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    Chico police shared license plate reader data with ICE. What happens to the cameras now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 5:53


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.

    Valley's Edge supporters lose appeal, but California bill could revive Chico development

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 5:08


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.

    Butte County supervisors to discuss $12 million Palermo flood plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 5:16


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.

    Sycamore Pool testing can't detect the E. coli strain that sickened children last summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 5:52


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

    Chico police data sharing raises legal questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 5:46


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.

    Butte County residents oppose AI data centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 5:08


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

    First North State West Nile virus death; Stonewall faces funding gap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 6:41


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.

    Chico declares local fire emergency over homeless-related fire risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 6:15


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.

    In depth — After Chico's library shooting, what safety measures actually work? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 5:33


    Chico's temporary library location opens today, more than a month after a deadly shooting closed the city's main branch. As Butte County expands security with guards at its libraries, questions remain about what actually makes public buildings safer. NSPR's Claudia Brancart recently spoke with Ken Devol to walk through some of the strategies experts say can make a difference.

    Run, hide, fight: What a researcher says to do during an active shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 5:42


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.

    Paradise council rejects release of full building department audit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 5:26


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, July 31, 2026.

    In depth — Chico police's license plate reader controversy and ICE data sharing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 8:46


    An investigation by the media outlet ChicoSol found that for the last two years, the Chico Police Department shared data from automated license plate reader cameras — which track where vehicles travel — with out-of-state agencies, including ICE and Border Patrol.

    Families sue Chico over 2025 E. coli outbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 5:26


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

    Report: ICE had access to Chico police license plate reader data

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 5:59


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

    Chico library shooting raises questions about security guards. A researcher breaks down their effectiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 5:47


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, July 27, 2026

    Two years after Park Fire: Cohasset survivors navigate trauma and recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 4:49


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, July 24, 2026

    Rep. James Gallagher urges Senate to end federal protections for gray wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 5:04


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, July 23, 2026.

    New court records detail alleged kidnapping of Forest Service biologists in Siskiyou County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 4:59


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

    Safety report reveals how firefighters were trapped, burned on the Brook Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 5:16


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

    Forest Service hostage suspect previously found incompetent to stand trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 5:42


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, July 20, 2026.

    Chico library shooting suspect pleads not guilty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 5:58


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, July 17, 2026.

    In depth — What to know about Chico's outdoor drinking zones 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 5:54


    Chico City Council voted Tuesday to create "entertainment zones" in parts of downtown and Meriam Park. NSPR's Claudia Brancart explains how they'll work, who's allowed to participate and the rules businesses and customers will have to follow.

    Chico library shooting suspect returns to court

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 4:52


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, July 16, 2026.

    Chico approves open-container entertainment zones for downtown, Meriam Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 6:15


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

    Chico considers open-container ‘entertainment zones' in downtown, Meriam Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 5:38


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

    Here's what's next for the Chico library

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 6:17


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, July 13, 2026.

    Chico settles lawsuit alleging racial profiling in 2023 police stop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 6:40


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, July 10, 2026.

    Chico council dissenters backed Police Chief Billy Aldridge for city manager before Gillian Haen confirmation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 5:07


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, July 9, 2026.

    Plumas County to notify residents after RV housing rules expire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 7:03


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

    In depth — Chico library shooting and its apparent online ties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 5:49


    A researcher of online extremism says the suspect in the deadly shooting may fit into a newer pattern of violent online communities.

    Lawsuits draw scrutiny as Chico finalizes city manager hire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 6:45


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

    California returns favor for Colorado's Park Fire help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 5:24


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, July 6, 2026.

    Chico's Friends of the Library seeks location amid library closure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 4:36


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, July 2, 2026.

    Supreme Court trans sports ruling raises stakes for California schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 6:00


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

    What the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling means for the North State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 5:48


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

    Butte County weighs library security changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 4:50


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, June 29, 2026.

    Chico library shooting suspect appears to flash gesture linked to online extremists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 5:07


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, June 26, 2026.

    Journal suggests Chico library shooting suspect planned suicide, DA says

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 5:31


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, June 24, 2026.

    DA: Suspect's shotgun inexperience slowed attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 6:23


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, June 23, 2026.

    Chico library shooting suspect identified

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 2:07


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

    In depth — Chico's sewer rate increase

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 5:35


    Chico sewer rates are increasing and possibly by a lot. That's after the City Council approved a five-year plan last week. Still, the council was torn on its decision.

    California adds $269 million to advance Sites Reservoir project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 4:24


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, June 22, 2026.

    Shasta County steps back from Measure B court fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 6:02


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, June 18, 2026.

    Cal Water investigates alleged hacker breach affecting Chico customer data

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 5:09


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

    Sycamore Pool prepares to reopen after E. coli concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 6:29


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

    James Gallagher backs spy tool amid Trump intelligence chief controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 4:44


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, June 15, 2026.

    Shasta registrar race nears end as Measure B showdown looms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 6:21


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, June 12, 2026.

    Red flag warning triggers power shutoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 5:08


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, June 11, 2026.

    Gallagher says goodbye to California Assembly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 4:55


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

    Red-flag fire conditions prompt power shutoff warnings in North State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 6:48


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

    Shasta County weighs AI use in government offices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 5:44


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, June 8, 2026.

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