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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Erik Adams |Angel Huracha |Alec Stutson
The Catholic Church elected a new pope this morning after more than a day of voting. One church in Chico is celebrating the news. Robert Prevost, 69, and cardinal from Chicago, was elected as the 267th pope. He followed Pope Francis’s papacy, who died earlier last month. Prevost has chosen the papal name of Leo XIV. He's the first ever American pope in the history of the church. In Chico, Our Divine Savior Catholic Church is happy about the news.
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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Erik Adams |Angel Huracha |Alec Stutson
As tariffs begin taking effect, North State manufacturing businesses are being invited to a virtual workshop next week to discuss concerns and resources. It’s called “North State Manufacturers: Navigating Tariff Impacts Together” and it’s hosted by Grow Manufacturing Initiative, a group that works to strengthen manufacturing in the region.
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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Angel Huracha |Alec Stutson |Ken Devol
A growing concern over unhoused residents creating hazards by using open flame equipment has the Chico City Council tonight deciding what to do about open-flame cooking and warming equipment in areas that are vulnerable to fire. Chico Fire Chief Steve Standridge is requesting an emergency ordinance banning the use of devices like barbecues, fireplaces and stoves in public spaces. Standridge says more than 100 fires were started by unhoused people this year.
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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Ken Devol |Sarina Grossi |Anthony Vasek |Alec Stutson
The Paradise Animal Shelter is closed for remodeling this week and its operations have temporarily moved to the police department. Staff say they’ll check email and phones regularly and reply as quickly as possible. Some dogs are being temporarily lodged with the Butte Humane Society. Others are in foster homes. Dog licenses are still available at the police department Tuesday through Saturday, or at city hall Monday through Thursday.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Anthony Vasek |Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson |Erik Adams
Lower elevation areas of the Sacramento Valley and foothills are at an elevated risk of fire through Monday. Risk levels in Chico, Redding, Yuba City and surrounding areas have risen slightly, from “little or no risk” to “low risk” of fire. The Shasta Fire Safe Council says dry air and grasses are increasing the chance of large wildfires north of Sacramento. The council recommends people spend this weekend removing dry vegetation from their properties.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Anthony Vasek |Alec Stutson |Erik Adams |Ken Devol
Street lighting is on the agenda for Chico’s next city council meeting Tuesday. City staff have created a 10-page report showing where street lighting currently is, where it’s most needed, and what challenges prevent the city from adding more lights. A big issue is the cost: It can take up to $20,000 to install one street light, and the city doesn't have dedicated funding for it. The report found older neighborhoods and recently annexed areas have the least amount of street lighting.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Alec Stutson |Anthony Vasek
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, May 1, 2025. Headlines is published every weekday morning at 8:30 a.m. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and NPR One. Theme song Borough is courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. Headlines Chico, CaliforniaParadise, CaliforniaRedding, CaliforniaButte CountyShasta CountyCaliforniaHomelessnessSocial Security
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2 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Angel Huracha |Anthony Vasek |Alec Stutson
Butte County Animal Control is offering a low-cost option for residents to get their pet up-to-date on their shots. The department will host a low-cost rabies vaccine clinic at the Environmental Health building in Oroville from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 15. They’ll also offer distemper/parvo and FVRCP vaccines, along with microchipping and dog licensing. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier.
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3 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Sarina Grossi |Angel Huracha |Alec Stutson
Right now is around the time a small unwanted species of shellfish could be spreading in North State lakes and rivers. At Lake Oroville, officials are taking precautions against highly invasive golden mussels. The Department of Water Resources says the mussels pose a threat to the ecological health of the state’s water by potentially feeding on algae and changing the habitat structure of the lake. They can also clog pipes and damage infrastructure.
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3 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Erik Adams |Alec Stutson |Angel Huracha
Oroville residents will soon be able to give feedback to the city’s police department with a new program. The Oroville City Council recently approved the purchase of a software subscription for the Specialized Police Intelligence and Data Resource suite. Officials say the software can alert residents of police arrival times, give updates on cases and send out non-emergency alerts for things like road closures. It also gives residents the opportunity to rate and review different police officers.
