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Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from March 26 to April 1.
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Shows and Podcasts
Best of Cultivating Place: Spring's Wild Dreams, with Jen Williams
A conversation with Jen Williams, the founder of Wild Dreams Farm and Seed on Washington’s Vashon Island.
Shasta measles total rises | Chico groundwater forum today | California mayors urge lawmakers to continue financing homelessness
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: From Chico State to Cheers with Rick Beren
Rick Berens, while a student at Chico State, was arrested and subsequently incarcerated for five months after selling 0.25 grams of cocaine. His book details his time in both the Butte County Jail and the Vacaville Prison.
Young unemployment high in North State | New police data shows continued racial disparities in traffic stops | Gas prices remain elevated in California due to the war
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Butte supervisors to get military equipment update | Local coffee shop will replace downtown Chico Starbucks | Bonta backs California ICE facility lawsuit
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Erik Adams/NSPRThe state is seeking $38 million in damages for the December 2024 arson fire. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from March 19 to March 23. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from March 12 to March 15. -
Alex Brandon/AP PhotoThe president’s supporters are sticking with him despite his campaign promises to not start new wars. -
YouTubeParadise leaders voted to rename the town council chambers in honor of the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa, citing his role in helping secure funding for the town after the Camp Fire. -
Claudia Brancart/NSPRState Sen. Mike McGuire stopped in Chico over the weekend while campaigning for California’s 1st Congressional District, saying he's Democrats’ best chance to turn the district from red to blue. -
Claudia Brancart/NSPRAbout 7,400 customers were without power at one point, a PG&E spokesperson said. -
Melodie EllisonFrom friendship to racing against time, this raunchy comedy packs all the messages and laughs needed for a night in the theater.
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The order briefly stops the government from labeling tech company Anthropic a "supply chain risk," calling that "classic First Amendment retaliation." -
It's an extraordinary move that came as senators were reviewing a "last and final" offer to end the funding impasse that has jammed airports and disrupted travel, just as TSA workers faced another missed paycheck Friday. -
Scientists got a rare look at the birth of a sperm whale and found that it took a group effort.
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Southeast Asia is among the areas hardest hit by Iran's cutoff of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, with many nations almost entirely dependent on foreign energy — and quickly running out.
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On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Julio Torres talks about a moment of pride he experienced as a child.
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Iran has been sending not only missiles around the region but also trolling tweets and videos around the internet. It's the latest in global diplomacy.
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