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North State Public Radio

A daily podcast from NSPR featuring the news of the day from the North State and California in less than 10 minutes. Hosted by NSPR Staff, and available at 8:30 a.m. every weekday. Read today’s stories at mynspr.org

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4:47

Rural North State schools at risk of losing federal...

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2025/02/19

Rural schools in the North State are scrambling to find funding after Congress failed to reauthorize federal funds. Also, fire marshalls across the state are updating wildfire risk maps following the destructive Los Angeles County fires, and musician Rogê shares his Brazilian roots and history through his music. The Latin Grammy-nominated artist will be performing in Chico on Sunday.

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5:45

Chico State working toward model for wildfire...

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2025/02/18

It's been more than six months since the Park Fire swept through Butte and Tehama counties. Now, Chico State is using a nearly 8,000-acre property in the burn scar to create a prototype for sustainable wildfire recovery in California. Also, a team of Shasta High School students will see their work fly to the edge of space, and California lawmakers are working to combat federal deportation efforts. What does that mean for schools in the state?

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5:02

A look into one of the few high school news...

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2025/02/14

The Saga has been Pleasant Valley High School’s student-run news outlets for decades. Also, a woman from Red Bluff has been missing for a week, and The Bookstore in Chico has created a space for the community to get lost in the pages for nearly five decades.

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8:48

Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary under investigation for...

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2025/02/13

A North State wildlife sanctuary is under investigation by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for potential animal welfare violations. Also, a new REI location is opening in Chico, and traditional drumming, dancing, workshops, and vendors will be in Marysville for the annual Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow.

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5:30

21st Century Libraries: How Butte County Libraries...

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2025/02/12

From podcasts to mobile library trucks, Butte County Library branches are trying to address community needs in unique ways. Also, Butte County supervisors approve budget adjustments for nine new mental health positions, and the Yuba Water Agency is working with governmental agencies and research centers to better understand the local impact of atmospheric rivers.

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9:31

Paradise assistance program helps home buyers

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2025/02/11

A program in Paradise is geared toward helping survivors of the Camp Fire afford a home. The down payment assistance program is funded by a state grant. Also, Butte County supervisors are set to decide whether to approve more than $800,000 in new county salaries, and you may see a lot of smoke in the Magalia area, but it's just a prescribed burn to reduce hazardous fuels.

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4:58

Butte sobering center serves more people each month...

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2025/02/10

The number of people served by Butte County’s sobering center has increased since it opened in August. Also, California homeowners will have new requirements for hardening their home against fire, and Pleasant Valley High School in Chico has won the 2025 Butte County Academic Decathlon, ending Las Plumas High School's five-year winning streak.

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6:08

Flooding displaces unhoused residents in Red Bluff

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2025/02/07

Samuel Ayer Park in Red Bluff is used as a city-sanctioned homeless encampment. But following recent heavy rain, the park has flooded, displacing unhoused residents. Also, a training for students and faculty to learn about their rights regarding immigration enforcement was canceled on Chico State’s campus, and The Makers Cafe is an inclusive space that fosters creativity and provides a chance to escape the day-to-day and create art.

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5:27

Arson suspect in Bidwell Mansion fire changes plea...

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2025/02/06

Kevin Alexander Carlson entered a no contest plea today to felony arson charges stemming from the Bidwell Mansion fire in December. Also, protesters in Chico were some of thousands of people who marched nationally this week to oppose recent policies from the Trump Administration, and State Parks said there will be three phases of recovery for the Bidwell Mansion at this week’s Chico City Council meeting.

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8:47

Chico City Council discusses possible ban on outdoor...

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2025/02/05

Chico Fire Department has been increasingly responding to warming and cooking fires started at homeless encampments. Last night the city council considered banning camping in some places of the city. Also, Nevin Kallepalli, a Shasta Scout reporter, explains what is currently known about Juan Moreno, the fifth person to die in the Shasta County Jail since 2023, and PG&E says crews and equipment are in place to respond to any power outages caused by the next atmospheric river forecast to move through

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7:44

Wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former Redding...

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2025/02/04

The Redding City Council will discuss a lawsuit filed by a former police officer who says she was wrongfully terminated after making claims of persistent sexual harassment. Also, after testing free parking in downtown Chico during the holidays, the city council is considering bringing more free parking downtown, and Pro Championship Wrestling hosted a show over the weekend in Oroville that drew hundreds of fans from across the area.

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6:03

North State ICE sightings circulating on social media...

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2025/02/03

There have been reported sightings of ICE agents across the North State on social media. But local organizations and law enforcement agencies report most are likely false alarms. Also, Chico State President Steve Perez sent a message to the campus community last week in response to worries about the school’s fiscal situation amid a freeze on federal funding, and the second manual snow survey of the season measured 22 inches of snow depth, only 46 percent of average for the location near Echo

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6:07

Flood watch issued this weekend for Northern California

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2025/01/31

Incoming storm prompts the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for the region. Also, volunteers collected information about Butte County’s unhoused residents during what’s called a Point-in-Time Count, and the Inspire School of Arts and Sciences could break ground on a permanent campus this year, after years of delays and funding woes.

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6:00

Experts say more testing is needed to track bird flu...

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2025/01/30

As a new strain of bird flu emerges in California and poultry infections continue to rise in Butte County, experts say more testing should be done to track the virus’s spread. Also, Butte County's state and federal representatives reassure supervisors amid confusion over federal funding freeze, and an exhibition at the Janet Turner Museum highlights the artwork of Asian American artists from the museum’s collection.

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5:06

Butte County continues search for building to hold...

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2025/01/29

Butte County Department of Behavioral Health will keep using a state grant to search for a place to house those incompetent to stand trial. Also, North State Assemblymember James Gallagher introduced a new bill prioritizing funding for communities recovering from disasters, and the Community Action Agency of Butte County is holding a drive-thru food pantry this Friday in Chico.

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5:39

A new presidential order would override California...

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2025/01/28

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Sunday that directs federal agencies to find ways to override decisions made by California water managers. Also, many areas of Upper Park that have been closed since the Park Fire will reopen soon when crews finish removing dead and hazardous trees, and a strain known as H5N9 was found in a duck farm in Merced County. The novel virus was found alongside the more common H5N1 variant.

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9:04

New Public Health Officer seeks to inform and engage...

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2025/01/27

Dr. Jarett Beaudoin explains the role the public health department plays in the community and why education on health and safety is essential. Also, more about guidance to protect against bird flu and slow its spread, and the 530 area code that covers much of the North State will soon have a friend starting Jan. 31 – the 837 area code.

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6:36

Snow Goose festival celebrates birds, migration

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2025/01/24

Every year, the Snow Goose Festival brings bird lovers to Durham. This year, experts say the geese population has been affected by the bird flu outbreak. Also, the Oroville City Council is considering ways to fill empty spaces in its downtown area, and a project to preserve and revitalize Marysville's Chinatown has been awarded a new grant.

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5:13

Butte County bird flu numbers at 44,000 infected birds

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2025/01/23

The number of birds in Butte County infected with the bird flu has now climbed to more than 44,000. Health officials say the risk of the virus to the public remains low. Also, the man accused of burning down Bidwell Mansion pleaded not guilty in court today, and a crime-fighting security trailer will continue operating in Oroville.

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8:17

North State schools could lose funding after...

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2025/01/22

The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act has helped fund small and rural schools in areas with a lot of federal forest land for more than 100 years. Now, many schools in the North State could lose funding after the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass the bill. Also, President Donald Trump has made promises throughout his campaign to ramp up enforcement efforts against undocumented immigrants. But in California, local law enforcement is limited in how they can engage

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