NSPR spoke with candidates running for the Chico Unified School District school board this fall. They spoke about the topics most important to them and how they would represent families and educators. Today we hear from Teisha Hase who is running for Trustee Area 3. Also, a student filmmaker from Chico details his opportunity to attend one of the b…

NSPR spoke with candidates running for the Chico Unified School District school board this fall. They spoke about the topics most important to them and how they would represent families and educators. Today we hear from Michele Cooper who is running for Trustee Area 3. Also, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats in California has been …

NSPR spoke with candidates running for the Chico Unified School District school board this fall. They spoke about the topics most important to them and how they would represent families and educators. Today we hear from James Bishop who is running for Trustee Area 2. Also, a nonprofit will work with the Plumas Audubon Society next month to dispel h…

NSPR spoke with candidates running for the Chico Unified School District school board this fall. They spoke about the topics most important to them and how they would represent families and educators. Today we hear from Gayle Olsen who is running for Trustee Area 2. Also, parking will be free in downtown Chico for the holiday season between Thanksg…

The City of Chico announced plans to remove more encampments, but those camping there say they are not able to get in to open micro shelters at the city’s Genesis site. Also, California’s online voter registration deadline has passed, but that doesn’t mean those who aren’t yet registered can’t vote. Voters can still cast a provisional ballot in per…

NSPR spoke with candidates running for Chico City Council this fall. Today we hear from Mike O’Brien who is running against Mike Johnson for District 1. Also, Chico City Council member Addison Winslow is criticizing the way the city handled homelessness policy negotiations. He claims the city has refused to negotiate in good faith or make changes t…

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.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.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.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…