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Watch Duty CEO John Mills said confusion during the 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County resulted in people evacuating from “fairly safe areas directly into the path of the fire.”
Shows and Podcasts
In depth: Tracking measles spread in Shasta County
An in-depth interview about the Shasta County measles case that has led to 160 monitored contacts, and what it means for the North State.
Watch Duty founder wants better wildfire alerts | Strong storm could cause power outages | LaMalfa’s cause of death
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
Blue Dot: Exploring the Salish Sea and coast with the SeaDoc Society
Host Dave Schlom is joined once again by Joe Gaydos and Bob Friel from the SeaDoc Society based on Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest.
Doctor warns of measles risks | A big storm is coming | Investigation into Eaton Fire warning delays
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
Cultivating Place: Gardening for Comfort & Tea: Golden Feather Tea, Mike Fritts
We're in conversation with Michael Fritts, founder of Golden Feather Tea in Concow, Calif., exploring some of the history and cultivation, the rituals, and the rewards (which are many) of tea.
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National Weather ServiceForecasters say a colder storm system will bring significant rain to the valley and heavy snow to the mountains through midweek. Lower snow levels could make holiday travel difficult, especially over higher passes. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from February 12 to February 18. -
Claudia Brancart/NSPRAfter nearly 30 years at Broadway and Third, downtown Chico’s Starbucks is preparing to leave. Customers are surprised, and a neighboring business worries about losing foot traffic as storefront shutdowns continue. -
From an interactive photobooth to local vendors offering one-of-a-kind products, this year’s Lunar Market hopes to bring together everyone looking for a place to spend Valentine’s Day. -
Rebecca Blackwell/AP PhotoFlu cases are surging across the North State, pushing emergency rooms to see more walk-ins and hospitalizations. Butte County’s health officer Dr. Jarett Beaudoin says some young children have been seriously ill, and two flu-related deaths have been reported in the county. -
Rich Pedroncelli/AP PhotoPresident Donald Trump has endorsed Assemblyman James Gallagher in the race to replace the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa. Here’s what Gallagher and his opponent are saying, and what comes next. -
Marty O'ReillyBlending his sound of folk, soul and raspy blues, Marty O'Reilly plans for a year of touring and a new album after his brief debut on ‘The Voice.’ -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from February 5 to February 11.
NPR News
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NPR's Michel Martin talks about the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson, an American civil rights leader, minister, and politician, who died Tuesday at the age of 84.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to author and scholar Dr. Eddie Glaude about the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84.
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This week marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. The three holidays are governed by different lunar calendars, and it's extremely rare for them to coincide.
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As the U.S. and Iran continue to engage indirectly in nuclear talks, what challenges remain? NPR speaks with Richard Nephew, former deputy special envoy for Iran in the Biden administration.
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Representatives for the U.S. and Iran will meet in Geneva Tuesday for a second round of nuclear talks as the U.S. builds up military forces in the region.
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death, Tuesday, at the age of 84. A look at his life and legacy.
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