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North State power shutoffs possible | Shasta County punts on AI | Mechoopda reclaims ancestral land
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Gallagher, McGuire look ahead to November | Shasta County weighs AI use in government offices | Rewards renewed in Butte cold cases
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, June 8, 2026.
Best of Blue Dot: Wildlife photography with Yellowstone's Tom Murphy
Host Dave Schlom is joined by nature and wildlife photographer Tom Murphy for an in-depth conversation about his life and career.
In depth — Gallagher, McGuire look ahead to November
James Gallagher has won the special election to replace Doug LaMalfa in Congress. But the bigger political fight may still be ahead. NSPR takes a closer look at Gallagher’s likely November matchup with Democrat Mike McGuire and how California’s new congressional map could reshape the race.
LaMalfa special election primary explained | Dry conditions signal fire season start | New hotel eyes Meriam Park
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, June 5, 2026.
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Andre Byik/NSPRJames Gallagher is projected to serve out the late Doug LaMalfa’s term in Congress and says he wants to quickly focus on water storage, health care access and energy costs. -
Erik Adams/NSPRVisitors will soon be able to park for free for up to two hours in downtown Chico's long-term city lots. Leaders hope the pilot program will encourage more people to spend time and shop downtown. -
YouTubeAudrey Denney says she’s proud of the campaign she ran and the movement she helped build, even as early election results suggest her third run for Congress is ending. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRThe latest news and updates from the 2026 primary election. -
Martin do Nascimento/KQEDCalifornia’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. -
FlickrA judge declined to invalidate Mayor Kasey Reynolds' vote on Chico's Downtown Revitalization Project. Here's what the ruling means, how a key funding deadline factored into the case and what happens next. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from May 28 to May 31. -
Courtesy of Butte County Superior CourtShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California.
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Israel and Iran agree to stop strikes for now as President Trump says there's a "good chance" for a deal with Tehran in the coming days.
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks David Schenker of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about President Trump's leverage in dealings with Israel's prime minister.
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President Trump officially nominated Todd Blanche to be the next Attorney General, setting up a potential confirmation fight in Congress.
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Recent studies suggest the weight loss and diabetes drugs may prevent cancer and slow its progression. While weight loss is known to curb cancer risks, GLP-1s may act on other brain and metabolic pathways to prevent cancer. -
Republican incumbents are facing tough challenges in Maine and Nevada. In South Carolina, a crowded field of MAGA-devoted Republicans are facing off to be the next governor. -
Due to advancements in treatment and screening, more Americans are surviving cancer. But many are left with lingering mental health challenges like anxiety and depression.
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