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6 days ago | 
mynspr.org | Angel Huracha |Sarina Grossi |Erik Adams
California has reached a milestone in wildfire preparedness with its 1,000th Firewise community designation. Cal Fire and the National Fire Protection Association last week recognized Table Mountain Rancheria in Fresno County for its commitment to reducing wildfire risk. There’s been a rapid increase of Firewise communities, in the North State, including about 20 in the Paradise area, and more than 30 in Plumas County.
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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 | 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 | Erik Adams
An invasive plant contributing to wildfire risk in Bidwell Park may be best controlled by fire itself, when it’s used strategically. That’s the key takeaway from a new study conducted by a group of Chico State Earth and Environmental Sciences students.
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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams
“They send it directly to the patron’s house. The patron will get a package that says, ‘this is a Zip Book from Butte County Library. Please return it when you're done.’” - Misty Wright, Butte County Library director Readers of Butte County are making their literary habits known to their local libraries. ZipBooks is a state-funded service that allows library-users to get their hands on the books they want while also potentially stocking the library shelves with them.
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1 week 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
