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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Ken Devol |Anthony Vasek
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, May 6, 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 CountyCaliforniaWildfireChico City Council
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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 | Erik Adams |Sarina Grossi |Anthony Vasek
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, April 30, 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 CountyCaliforniaBidwell ParkSafe SpaceChico StateWildfire
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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 | Ken Devol |Sarina Grossi |Erik Adams |Anthony Vasek
Fire season comes fast and experts say now is the time to make sure you’ve taken all the necessary measures to protect your home. Every year Cal Fire visits properties in unincorporated areas of Butte County. Cal Fire Butte County Fire Captain Jacob Gilliam said residents can request an on-site defensible space inspection from the agency if they weren’t able to access your land.
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3 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Anthony Vasek |Ken Devol |Sarina Grossi |Erik Adams
Democratic Assembly member Chris Rodgers has introduced a bill to extend emergency water regulations and protect Klamath River chinook salmon. The existing regulations were enacted during the 2021 drought. The proposed bill would keep them in effect for five years. Rodgers says the legislation is needed to protect water flows in the Klamath River Basin. He says it would save the state $5 million and would benefit sport fishers and provide certainty for farmers.
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3 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Sarina Grossi |Anthony Vasek |Ken Devol
In Shasta County, Redding officials are recommending the city council make changes to rules surrounding short-term rentals in the city’s downtown. The planning commission met this week and decided it would push to permit more vacation rentals downtown. That’s after feedback from property owners who want the city to allow more of these spaces. Staff says more short-term rentals would improve lodging options for travelers in a vibrant, growing downtown region.
