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California’s 2026 primary is the first since voters passed Proposition 50, which redrew congressional maps to give Democrats a shot at flipping up to five Republican-held seats. From the Central Valley to San Diego, here’s what’s at stake.
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Shows and Podcasts
California primary turnout | Chico considers free parking | Glenn County EMS study reviewed
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Redding red light camera tops 9,000 tickets | California workplace AI bill gains traction | Election Day is tomorrow
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, June 1, 2026.
Blue Dot: All that glitters: a conversation with Dominic Frisby author of The Secret History of Gold
Host Dave Schlom is joined by British humorist and financial writer Dominic Frisby.
Judge lets Chico mayor’s downtown vote stand | New poll shows tight governor’s race | Stony Creek schools cut to four days
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, May 29, 2026.
Cultivating Place: Sustainability and Stewardship – A Conversation with Brent “Fig” Figlestahler
Exploring public gardens as living classrooms, the quiet power of trees in city life, and how tending landscapes can cultivate resilience, curiosity, and belonging.
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Bruce Damonte/FlickrA Butte County judge is weighing whether Chico Mayor Kasey Reynolds’ vote against downtown revitalization should stand, as residents allege a conflict of interest and a June 22 state grant deadline approaches. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRThe Chico Unified School Board reassured the community that facial recognition technology would not be used. Some parents are still concerned about their students’ privacy. -
DNAChico comedian and longtime emcee DNA is premiering his first feature film next month and hopes the Chico-shot project encourages more filmmakers to create movies in the city. -
coolidgeforassembly.comAndrew Coolidge was a former mayor of Chico and is one of three North State Republicans vying for the open 3rd Assembly District seat, which has been held by Republican James Gallagher for over the last decade. -
FacebookDom Belza was a former Marysville city council member and is one of three North State Republicans vying for the open 3rd Assembly District seat, which has been held by Republican James Gallagher for over the last decade. -
Jamie Johansson is a former president of the California Farm Bureau and is one of three North State Republicans vying for the open 3rd Assembly District seat, which has been held by Republican James Gallagher for over the last decade. -
Nationla Weather ServiceValley temperatures will approach 100 degrees through Friday before cooling closer to normal over the holiday weekend. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from May 21 to May 24.
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To prevent flooding, people in Western North Carolina are turning to a traditional basket weaving ingredient.
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As the second week of the French Open unfolds, tennis hall of famer Lindsay Davenport shares her takeaways from tennis' second grand slam and Serena Williams' comeback announcement.
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The disgraced former congressman allegedly bet on whether he would appear at the State of the Union address, prompting federal investigations. -
Work rules for sick people on Medicaid will be stricter than advocates had hoped. The Trump administration released its guidance for states, which have to stand up the new bureaucracies by Jan. 1.
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Wellness influencers are promoting supplements of cow colostrum, the first milk that mammals produce after giving birth, for advancing immunity and a healthy gut. Does science back up their advice?
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with bestselling author Ann Patchett about her new novel Whistler.
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