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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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    How big are California's wolf packs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 5:23


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

    Chico sobering center provides help with substance abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 5:56


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, June 2, 2025.

    Homelessness committee discusses police role, criminal justice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 6:25


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, May 30, 2025.

    Shasta County election official fired after 17 years

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 7:43


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, May 29, 2025.

    New Shasta County registrar fires top elections official

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 5:28


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

    Butte sobering center shows low law enforcement engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 6:00


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

    Wildfires still loom large over the housing crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 6:28


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, May 23, 2025.

    Butte County's homelessness survey results released

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 6:02


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, May 22, 2025.

    North State schools face more federal cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 6:46


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

    Glenn Medical Center at risk of losing emergency room due to federal funding cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 5:34


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

    Golden mussels could clog California's water system — starting with Lake Oroville

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 8:13


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, May 19, 2025.

    Chico homelessness committee next steps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 6:17


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, May 16, 2025.

    Butte County to open mental health facility

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 5:32


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, May 15, 2025.

    Tehama County teens sought to kill 100 in stopped school attack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 5:30


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

    Doctor says encampment sweeps hurt his patients

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 5:44


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

    Domestic violence top concern in Butte County

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 5:45


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, May 12, 2025.

    Chico reactions to new pope

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 5:31


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, May 9, 2025.

    North State webinar looks to navigate tariffs' impacts on local manufacturing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 4:57


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, May 8, 2025.

    What a Butte County fire captain learned during the Palisades Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 4:08


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

    Hardening your home against wildfire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 4:42


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

    Now is the time to create defensible space

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 5:01


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, May 5, 2025.

    PawPrints helps Chico tackle feral cat population

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 6:25


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, May 2, 2025.

    First Chico homelessness meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 5:08


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, May 1, 2025.

    Safe Space releases winter stats

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 4:56


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

    Concepts for Bidwell Park road makeover unveiled

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 5:44


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

    Butte County wants your input about dental care access

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 5:09


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, April 28, 2025.

    Preliminary hearing delayed in domestic violence murder case

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 5:25


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, April 25, 2025.

    Butte health director talks suicide prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 5:22


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, April 24, 2025.

    Newsom, first partner tour Chico State farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 6:17


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

    California makes opioid-reversal drug cheaper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 4:27


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

    Butte County seeks to renew mental health contract

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 5:19


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, April 21, 2025.

    NSPR wants your feedback + today's news

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 6:37


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, April 18, 2025.

    10 years on the mic: Reba Gray reflects on hosting karaoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 4:36


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, April 17, 2025.

    Sen. Adam Schiff visits almond orchard in Chico

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 5:18


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

    Homeless Navigation Center in Chico nears completion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 5:25


    The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

    Redding community honors local woman killed in kidnapping

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 3:59


    At 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 public library branches through Dec. 31.

    Chico State vigil honors student killed in murder-suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 5:03


    The 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.

    Chico nonprofits see more visitors amid rising food prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 5:05


    With 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 Chico again this evening.

    City staff says Chico needs more streetlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 4:46


    Following 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 to their native watersheds are working on restoring the wetlands.

    Safe Space to start day classes for unhoused residents

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 7:28


    Safe 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 property owners to save water by replacing existing landscaping.

    Chico joins nationwide 'Hands Off!' movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 5:36


    A 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 order that requires proof of citizenship be provided before a person can register to vote.

    2 dead in Chico after car chase ended in shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 5:41


    Two 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 County is urging older citizens to fill out a survey to learn more about healthy aging.

    How to talk to people you disagree with

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 5:26


    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 complex has been denied by the Chico City Council.

    Judge denies Chico's motion to exit Warren settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 5:47


    A 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 joining the national “Hands Off!” march and rally on Saturday.

    Chico council member calls for 20-year Bidwell Park plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 6:08


    A 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 downtown.

    Chico PD to review military equipment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 5:25


    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.

    Gridley High stabbing — what we know

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 6:30


    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.

    Analysis shows nearly three-quarters of Butte voters said ‘yes' to Measure H

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 5:26


    Butte 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 from the position early due to health concerns.

    More wolf attacks to the North State

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 5:50


    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 recently passed in November, and a lawsuit filed by Shasta County against election activists was dropped.

    Butte County libraries' hours could increase

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 4:48


    Butte 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.

    Plumas Unified faces significant staff reductions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 5:27


    The Plumas Unified School District board passed a resolution this week authorizing the layoff of 22 employees. Also, a credit will be automatically added to the bills of PG&E customers for the month of April, and burlesque matron Hurricane Fran discusses performing with The Stardust Revue in Chico while balancing life and mentoring the next era of performers.

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