Chico State Enterprises is transferring ownership of the Butte Creek Ecological Preserve back to the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria. Also, a man was arrested in Chico Sunday for reportedly making threats to travel to Las Vegas and carry out a mass shooting. And a photographer captures Dixie Fire survivors through portraiture for the Dixie Fire Stories Project.

Joanne Burgueño captures Dixie Fire survivors through portraiture for the Dixie Fire Stories Project. The project is a social media and storytelling presence on Facebook and Instagram that’s been likened to the popular internet staple Humans of New York, which also publishes photos and interviews of subjects.

What are these ballot measures really about? How did they make their way onto the ballot in the first place? And how did Californians first fall in love with direct democracy? Below, California’s passion for propositions, explained.

The Yurok Tribe’s fisheries will receive federal disaster funding for the abysmally small fish harvests that closed commercial fisheries every year since 2017. Also, while COVID-19 continues to kill Californians, the demographics are shifting. And a showing of “Dracula” at Theatre on the Ridge finished its run to a sold-out show over the weekend.

The California Air Resources Board voted Thursday to ban the sale of new gas furnaces and water heaters beginning in 2030. Homes will be required to install zero-emissions alternatives, like electric heaters.

After virtually disappearing for the last two years, there are troubling clues that the flu could come roaring back this year, to cause trouble alongside COVID.

Bram Stoker's Dracula is arguably one of the most popular horror stories ever. North State residents can now experience the story at Theatre on The Ridge… that’s if they managed to get a ticket. This is the last weekend it’s playing, and the show is currently sold out. NSPR’s Angel Huracha explains why it's been so popular.

Host Dave Schlom gets to talk to his teenage crush, English vocalist Annie Haslam from the progressive/art-rock band Renaissance. Also, he visits with musician, engineer, and creator Daniel Belquer to talk about his work with vibrations to create immersive experiences for concert-goers.

The day before the vote dawns, and President Jair Bolsonaro and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are making one last push to get the vote out in Brazil.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Steven Bingler, CEO and founder of Concordia, about "managed retreat" and the future of development in flood-prone areas.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with political scientist Cas Mudde about Sweden's and Italy's electoral results.

NPR's Michel Martin talks with neuroscientist Chris Nowinski and former NFL player Chris Boland about the league's concussion protocol after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered two hits this week.

Flooding, road closures and power outages are making the path to recovery a bumpy one after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in Florida.

Souza discusses her collaboration with Dafnis Prieto on their new album.