x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

NSPR Headlines

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

news daily news

All Episodes

6:42

Welcome to Chico — City of Potholes

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/21

Potholes are an issue for people in Chico. Residents and city leaders identified some of the worst ones around town. Also, North State doctors offer their experience and advice on avoiding this season’s ick, and the Mechoopda Indian Tribe says its recently-opened casino will be suspending operations.

en

6:06

Butte County DA says surveillance cameras critical to...

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/17

Arson arrests have been on the rise over the last decade due to better investigations aided by surveillance cameras. Also, the Butte Prescribed Burn Association is working to prevent catastrophic wildfires in the county. They treated 200 acres with fire last year, and Paradise residents might have the option to choose a cheaper energy provider soon.

en

6:16

Landowners approve funding Tuscan Water District

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/16

Landowners in the recently formed Tuscan Water District have approved an assessment fee to fund the district’s operations. The vote took place yesterday after more than two hours of heated discussion. Also, five-year-old Elias Wolford is now able to sit up on his own and has begun physical therapy after being shot at Feather River Adventist School in Oroville last month, and California is abandoning its noncarbon fuel mandates for diesel trucks and locomotives in anticipation they’ll be challenged

en

5:39

Arizona man arrested in connection with Feather River...

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/15

An Arizona man was arrested in connection with the Feather River Adventist School shooting last month. Butte County Sheriff’s Office says Jesse Kitagawa Jr. illegally sold the gun used by the shooter. Also, Butte County supervisors voted to extend a deadline for property owners to apply for debris removal, and a Chico man died of an overdose while staying at Safe Space Winter Shelter on Sunday.

en

6:01

Butte public health monitors bird flu, says risk to...

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/14

The outbreak of bird flu continues to spread. So far, there have been no reported human cases in Butte County. Also, the nonprofit Good News Rescue Mission unveiled their Gold Street Sober Living Home during a ribbon cutting ceremony last week, and the Redding Planning Commission will consider renaming Squaw Creek Court at its meeting tomorrow.

en

9:49

North State unlikely to see wildfires like Southern...

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/13

Experts say current conditions suggest the threat of large wildfires in the North State this winter is low, although there is always some risk. Also, the 2025 state budget is largely balanced, with a moderate surplus and funds in reserve, and new regulations from California's Department of Insurance aim to ensure more Californians in wildfire prone areas will have access to commercial home insurance plans.

en

4:51

Butte County sends resources to fires in Southern...

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/10

Butte County is sending personnel and resources to help fight the wildfires burning in Southern California. Also, Habitat for Humanity Butte County remembered former President Jimmy Carter yesterday, and Northbound Highway 70 in Marysville will reopen today, Jan. 10, after a seven-month closure.

en

5:21

Bidwell Mansion arson suspect arraignment continued...

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/09

The man charged with arson of the Bidwell Mansion appeared in court again yesterday. Also, a Chico student representing Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley recently traveled to Washington D.C. to meet President Joe Biden, and California is a trailblazer for climate and wildfire programs in the nation, but a new report finds that’s at the expense of consumers.

en

5:21

New grant offers support for youth wellness in Camp...

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/08

The Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund has a new grant that’s prioritizing projects that will support youth. Applications for the grant opened this week and will close at the end of February. Also, Butte County is holding four in-person meetings and two virtual meetings regarding the Mental Health Services Act, and Plumas County will soon make updates to its hazard mitigation plans.

en

6:01

No plea entered during Bidwell Mansion fire arraignment

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/07

More details were released about the investigation into the fire that destroyed Bidwell Mansion. Another hearing is scheduled for Wednesday. Also,the Butte County Sheriff’s Office recovered and identified the body of the second teen who went missing while hunting in Thermalito Afterbay last month, and overnight road closures began yesterday on parts of East 20th Street in Chico.

en

5:37

Press conference to shine more light on suspected...

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/06

A press conference today will uncover more about the investigation surrounding the suspect in the Bidwell Mansion arson case. Also, the California Department of Water Resources has conducted the first snowpack survey of the year, and egg prices have hit an all time high in California as bird flu continues to impact poultry supplies.

en

5:56

Avian Influenza detected in Butte County birds

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/03

The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in birds within Butte County. Also, the Butte County Homeless Continuum of Care has scheduled its 2025 Point in Time Count and is now looking for volunteers to help, and a new monthly event welcomes individuals to play a vinyl set of their favorite tunes to share their love of music.

en

4:26

Cal Fire Butte County brings back traditional...

NSPR Headlines ·

2025/01/02

Cal Fire Butte County says Measure H helped with staffing adjustments. Also, the Oroville City Council has sent a letter supporting legislation to permit winter firework sales in California, and California workers now have expanded paid sick leave benefits in the new year.

en

5:04

Butte County Sheriff’s Office modifies search methods...

NSPR Headlines ·

2024/12/31

Two teens went missing in the Thermalito Afterbay during a hunting trip. Authorities have been searching for them since. Now, the Butte County Sheriff's Office says it's having to change its methods. Also, California State Parks and several other organizations are discussing the possibilities of Bidwell Mansion’s future, and a Chico teen will play the snare drum at this year’s Rose Parade in Pasadena.

en

6:04

CHP boasts hundreds of DUI arrests over Christmas

NSPR Headlines ·

2024/12/30

An enforcement period by the California Highway Patrol this week saw hundreds of arrests and thousands of encounters statewide over a two-day period. Also, California State Parks are encouraging people to get outside this new year with First Day Hikes, and Jan. 2 is the first day to file 2024 state tax returns.

en

4:55

Chico food pantry sees increased demand for services...

NSPR Headlines ·

2024/12/27

South Chico Community Assistance Center volunteers say there’s an increased need for food this winter than in the past. Also, Covered California urges residents to enroll for health insurance amid record number enrollments, and Christmas tree disposal begins in Chico. Waste Management is offering curbside pickup service for the next three weeks.

en

5:13

Holiday shopping brings business to downtown Chico

NSPR Headlines ·

2024/12/26

The holiday season brought many shoppers to downtown Chico. But business owners said they’d like to see changes to make the area more appealing. Also, a recent report shows traffic cameras have reduced violations in Redding. This comes as the Chico City Council is exploring options for purchasing cameras for Chico. Plus, Shasta County business owners will have an opportunity to learn about exporting their products or services at a seminar next month.

en

8:57

The Feather River Adventist shooter used a ghost gun...

NSPR Headlines ·

2024/12/23

An expert explains what ghost guns are and what is being done to stop them. Also, PG&E will increase rates by around $3 a month in January and again in March, and California has an ambitious goal to make the state carbon-neutral by 2045.

en

5:18

Advocates call on residents to vote no on Tuscan...

NSPR Headlines ·

2024/12/20

Water advocates are speaking out against the controversial Tuscan Water District. Also, the True North Housing Alliance started a program to provide training and counseling to unhoused Chico residents at the beginning of the year, and Redding plans to cut one of their Crisis Intervention Response Teams, which handle calls involving people suffering from acute mental health crises.

en

3:53

Two new trustees sworn into Chico Unified School Board

NSPR Headlines ·

2024/12/19

Chico Unified School District swore in new board members Teisha Hase and Gayle Olsen at its meeting last night. Also, Shasta Lake levels are nearly 18 feet higher than they were in mid-November, and Sharing Blessings to Others founder Jean Chrislot Michaud welcomes the community to experience Haiti's rich culture.

en

542 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci