NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Mike Johnson who is running against Mike O’Brien for District 1. Also, supervisors approved an updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which addresses disaster preparedness and recovery, and Chico will soon be getting an REI.…

The nonprofit Safe Space had identified a potential new location for its intake center and cooling operations. But city officials say they'll need to go through a lengthy application process that will cost thousands of dollars. Also, a local art exhibit celebrates the beloved house cat as the ultimate artistic muse, and residents in Chico’s West Ea…

The city of Chico recently met with the local nonprofit North State Shelter Team to discuss a proposal for a managed campsite for unhoused residents. Also, True North Housing Alliance held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new center that aims to reduce homelessness in Butte County. And candidate Rose Penelope Yee shares her priorities in the race to…

CARE Court is coming to Butte County in December. The county's Behavioral Health department is providing presentations for county and city leaders. Also, Medi-Cal will soon cover treatment provided by traditional healers, and the California Fish and Game Commission this week voted to consider adding the western burrowing owl to the endangered speci…

The Shoe Fire burning in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest is nearly 4,000 acres. Smoke from the fire has created unsafe air conditions across Shasta County. Also, the Trinity County Board of Supervisors voted to name the North Carolina town of Weaverville its sister city and is pledging aid to help the city recover from Hurricane Helene. And "The…

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Katie Hawley who is running against Melissa Lopez-Mora. Also, PG&E is warning of potential power shutoffs for around 30 counties later this week to prevent wildfires, and the U.S. Department of Education awarded Chico State with an $8.5 million grant to support …

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Monica McDaniel who is running against Dale Bennett for District 3. Also, North State residents get a rare chance to see a naked eye comet this week, and if you see smoke in Magalia it’s likely a controlled burn.由Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove, Dave Schlom, Anthony Vasek

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Bryce Goldstein who is running against Deepika Tandon for District 7. Also, Chico State is seeing record high enrollment numbers, and voters in Plumas County will decide whether to enact a sales tax to fund emergency services.…

School districts in Chico, Paradise, Biggs and Durham all have bond measures on November's ballot. Also, Shasta County’s Election Committee Chair has walked back a comment about civil unrest, and weather conditions expected to improve on the Shoe Fire.由Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove, Alec Stutson, Adia White

A Safeway store in Chico was closed yesterday after structural damage was found inside the store. Also, with their Moonlight Meows Online Auction fundraiser around the corner, the Chico Cat Coalition hopes to raise enough funds to continue helping the local felines for another year, and agencies throughout the region are planning prescribed burns t…

Butte County Office of Education receives a $2 million grant for three “community” schools. Also, the Butte County Prescribed Fire Training Exchange is offering two hands-on training sessions this month, and the Chico airport is hosting an open house on October 19th.由Sarah Bohannon, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove

Hundreds of students recently attended a chess tournament in Chico, making it the largest first-tournament in league history.. Also, Sycamore Pool in Bidwell Park will be closed for the next several days, and two Plumas County residents have formed a nonprofit to remove outdated fencing that can entangle and kill migrating wildlife.…

Glenn and Shasta counties will receive millions in state funding for programs addressing substance use disorder and mental health needs. Also, health officials have confirmed two dairy workers in the Central Valley are the state's first human cases of bird flu, and the Plumas Feral Spay/Neuter Project is hosting its third spayathon on Oct. 12.…

Oroville city councilors Tuesday heard a presentation from Pioneer Community Energy, the nonprofit says it could help reduce residents' energy costs. Also, the Plumas County District Attorney's Office notified Dixie Fire survivors of an Oct. 26 deadline for a program that provides compensation, and the town of Quincy is gearing up for the grand ope…

After a previous contract with Safe Space lapsed in July, no cooling centers were provided in Chico over the past two months. Wednesday the city of Chico and Safe Space renewed the contract. Also, “‘Detention’ Definitely Not The Breakfast Club” hopes to bring new laughs and a new perspective on high school at the Blue Room Theatre, and California w…

The inmate who escaped from the Plumas County Jail last week is still missing. A national search is now underway. Also, the city of Chico is asking the U.S. District Court to allow it to exit the Warren v. Settlement agreement. Councilors met in closed session about the issue last night, and Catalyst Domestic Violence Services is holding a commemor…

A heat advisory has been issued for the valley and surrounding foothills today. The advisory starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 11 p.m. tomorrow. Also, the city of Anderson has declared itself a "Parent Right to Know” city in support of its local school district's policies, and residents in Chico have a chance to bask in the city’s creativity this month…

Early this morning, PG&E began turning off power for about 1,200 customers in Butte and Shasta counties due to elevated fire weather concerns. Also, new security measures will go into effect at Chico City Council starting in mid-October, and a new California law says people carrying visible firearms during election related activities would be presu…

Temperatures are back in the upper 90s this week. Programs offered by the Community Action Agency of Butte County can help make homes more energy efficient and reduce energy costs. Also, Plumas County supervisors voted to fund two public electric vehicle charging stations at their last meeting, and fares will be waived for bus riders in Butte Count…

Chico State’s School of Education received an $8.5 million grant for a teacher residency program. Also, a local author has debuted “Forgive the Animal,” an anthology of poetry, and more areas in Bidwell Park are set to open today.由Erik Adams, Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove, Adia White

In this episode we talk about all the roster changes with the Cavs.