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As Chico awaits an audit of its license plate reader program, other North State agencies are taking different approaches to the technology amid growing privacy concerns nationwide.
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Shows and Podcasts
Blue Dot: All things El Niño with NASA's Josh Willis
Host Dave Schlom is joined by a longtime friend of Blue Dot, Josh Willis from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. Josh is an oceanographer who uses NASA's armada of Earth monitoring satellites to study ocean heights, temperatures and currents.
Measure B remains blocked | US sues Trinity utility over Hobo Fire | West Nile activity in Butte County
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Cultivating Place: The Art of Black Southern Agrarian Magic, Whitney Jaye
Whitney Jaye is a florist, flower farmer, and the creative force behind Sunbird Flowers, based in Decatur, Georgia, and providing sustainably grown, beautifully curated flowers for the Atlanta area.
Shasta County welcomes outside election probes | Butte reports second West Nile death | Federal changes put CalFresh aid at risk
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.
Nancy's Bookshelf: Eight historical examples of American political turmoil
History professor Greg Jackson explores eight historical examples of American political turmoil, showing that today’s challenges aren’t unprecedented.
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Claudia Brancart/NSPRNorth State Congressman James Gallagher called for “real oversight and regulation” of license plate reader cameras during a visit to Chico to promote his new redistricting bill. It comes after Chico police were found to have shared data with ICE and Border Patrol. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRHere’s what’s happening in the Chico area from August 20 to August 23. -
Claudia Brancart/NSPRThe calls come as Chico investigates whether police violated state law by sharing license plate reader data with ICE and other out-of-state agencies. The City Council is expected to take up the cameras next month. -
Claudia Brancart/NSPRShort headlines and local updates from across the North State and California. -
Nor Call Roller DerbyNew ownership and renovations may result in the loss of event and practice space for both clubs. -
Angel Huracha/NSPRTousey reflects on her time at the station and her future endeavors. -
Claudia Brancart/NSPRCity staff is suggesting councilors update the municipal code to tighten enforcement of encampments once the Warren v. Chico homelessness settlement expires in January. -
USDA Agricultural Research Service/AP PhotoWest Nile Virus activity is increasing in Butte County, which accounts for a third of California’s reported cases this year. Here’s what local health officials say about this point in the season.
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NASA launched a telescope named after Nancy Grace Roman, the pioneering astronomer whose work helped make Hubble and generations of space telescopes possible.
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A corn dog may look like lunch. But to an economist, the price is a bigger story about food prices and inflation.
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The U.S. has pledged 3.5 million in flood aid for Tibet and Nepal, with the first $500,000 distributed by Catholic Relief Services. An aid worker with the group explains what flood survivors need now.
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Insanity defenses are notoriously difficult to win. But Massachusetts law could give Lindsay Clancy a better chance.
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For more than 50 years, Noel Godin went after famous and powerful people with cream pies. His targets included politicians, philosophers, filmmakers and, famously, Bill Gates.
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Dolly Parton built a movie career on top of an already huge music career. Other singers have tried, with mixed results.
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