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The state is seeking $38 million in damages for the December 2024 arson fire.
Shows and Podcasts
Nancy's Bookshelf: Chico writers tackle mystery and poetry
Two Chico writers who each had prior professions before becoming writers. Mike Paull, a former dentist, writes mysteries, and Les Hait, a former lawyer, writes poetry.
Heat wave brings summer fire fears | Californians risk losing health coverage | Lawmakers target elderly parole law
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Hot spell hits North State | Shasta jail gets new health provider | Mike McGuire continues North State tour
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
State sues alarm company over Bidwell Mansion fire | Public asked about mansion’s future | California lawmakers consider bill to ban toxic chemicals in paper receipts
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, March 16, 2026.
Blue Dot: Excellence in science teaching: Caltech's Feynman award-winning Sarah Reisman
Host Dave Schlom is joined by California Institute of Technology professor Sarah Reisman for an in-depth conversation about teaching one of the most difficult subjects taught on any college campus: organic chemistry.
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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. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from March 5 to March 11. -
Claudia Brancart/NSPRAt Tuesday’s council meeting, over a dozen residents spoke against the Chico Police Department buying up to $1.3 million in military equipment. Despite council giving the go ahead, many in attendance want more oversight in police spending. -
When has NSPR shown up for you? For Rural Voices Day, North State Public Radio is asking listeners across the North State to share their stories. -
Chico City Council/FacebookChico Police Chief Billy Aldridge will be asking City Council to approve $1.3 million in military equipment purchases at Tuesday’s meeting. -
Redding Electric Utility/FacebookThe community-owned utility is proposing four consecutive years of 4.5% rate hikes. If approved by councilors in March, the average customer would pay about $7 more per month.
NPR News
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A New York Times investigation has revealed allegations that the late renowned labor leader Cesar Chavez abused girls and raped Dolores Huerta, his longtime organizing partner.
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The nation's top intelligence official, Tulsi Gabbard, said today that Iran's government still seems to be functioning, though it has been greatly weakened by the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign.
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A chain of events in recent years led Israel and the U.S. to do what they had hesitated to do for decades: launch all-out war against Iran.
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The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady today. The central bank is wrestling with a lot of uncertainty with a weak job market and stubborn inflation.
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KiKi Shepard, the longtime co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, died this week at 74.
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An independent group of experts plans to offer an alternative to the Trump administration's autism agenda. The group features prominent scientists who used to serve on a federal advisory committee.
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