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Short headlines and local updates from across the North State and California.
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Shows and Podcasts
Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: Rebel in Paradise
Jamie Johnston's early life included growing up a rebel in a contract with the Beatles' record producer alongside her songwriting partner. She eventually relocated to Paradise.
Chico Unified AI camera deal under fire | Two new measles cases confirmed | PG&E warns of additional outages
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.
Storms slow pipe rupture cleanup | Wildfire smoke and autism risk | Redding library reopens
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
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.
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City of Redding/FacebookThe Redding Library reopens Tuesday with new flooring, seating, shelving, security upgrades and a backup generator. -
Marco Ugarte/AP PhotoThe California Department of Public Health said officials are monitoring over 150 people who were potentially exposed to measles to see if more cases develop in the North State. -
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.
NPR News
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A new Kenyan intelligence report said the Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine after being misled with false promises of jobs in Russia before being sent to the front lines. -
The move is another Trump administration effort to limit legal pathways to migration or resettlement, after already curbing the number of admitted refugees and re-reviewing those admitted under the Biden administration. -
As President Trump's Board of Peace prepares to meet for the first time Thursday, he says the group has raised $5 billion for Gaza reconstruction. But key challenges remain.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Middle East expert Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about the prospect of lasting peace in Gaza.
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Researchers found a tiny bottle from ancient Rome that contained fecal residue and traces of aromatics, offering evidence that poop was used medicinally more than 2,000 years ago. -
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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