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4 days ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Anthony Vasek
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, June 24, 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 Feather RiverCaliforniaButte CountySalmonChico, CaliforniaLocal GovernmentButte County Supervisors
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5 days ago | 
mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Anthony Vasek |Erik Adams |Ken Devol
Thousands of acres of federal land in Trinity and Siskiyou counties could be sold if a new Senate reconciliation bill passes. According to reporting by the Redding Record Searchlight, the legislation includes a provision that would allow over three million acres of public land in 11 Western states to be stripped of its protected status and sold. The land is currently managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service.
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1 week ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Alec Stutson |Ken Devol
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, June 18, 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 Bidwell ParkCaliforniaButte CountyShasta CountyChico, CaliforniaTehama CountyWildfirePlumas County
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2 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams
More than 3,000 people filled the streets of Chico on Saturday as part of a nationwide movement of “No Kings” demonstrations. Protesters marched from the iconic "Our Hands" sculpture throughout downtown, calling attention to what they say are growing threats to democracy under President Donald Trump. Organizers chose June 14 — which is Flag Day and Trump’s birthday — to stage protests across the country.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams
Fire season is here. That means evacuation warnings and orders could begin rolling in as weather conditions become more ideal for wildfire. So what’s the difference between an evacuation warning and an order? "[An evacuation warning] is when you want to pack important documents ...
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3 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Alec Stutson |Anthony Vasek
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, June 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 Oroville, CaliforniaWildfireChico, CaliforniaButte CountyPlacer CountyHomelessnessPark Fire
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3 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Erik Adams
More than 1,600 people have used Butte County’s sobering center since it opened in Chico nine months ago. The center was pitched as an alternative to jail or the emergency room, the two places intoxicated people were typically taken. It’s not a treatment facility, but a place to sober up and get connected to support services. Its opening came amid growing concern for substance use in the region.
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3 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson |Ken Devol |Erik Adams
A red flag warning is in effect until 8 p.m. today. Gusty winds and low humidity, combined with hot temperature helps increase the likelihood of wildfires. Winds should be 15 to 25 miles per hour, but gusts can be up to 40 miles per hour. According to the National Weather Service, the highest threat is in the north Sacramento Valley along and west of the I-5 corridor. Outdoor burning is not recommended while a red flag warning is enacted.
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4 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson |Ken Devol |Erik Adams
A new tool to forecast extreme heat is available ahead of this weekend’s record high temperatures. Gov. Gavin Newsom says the goal of Cal-Heat-Scoreis to protect vulnerable communities by issuing heat risk alerts. Cal-Heat-Score has four levels. A zero means there's no risk of heat-related illness, while a four means it's an extreme heat day with high risk. The tool highlights populations who are most susceptible to extreme heat and offers safety tips, such as how to recognize heat illness.
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4 weeks ago | 
mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson |Ken Devol |Erik Adams
The executive director of Safe Space, a Chico nonprofit that serves unhoused people, has announced her departure. Hilary Crosby has been in the role for three years, and oversaw the nonprofit’s transition from seasonal shelter services to a year-round support system. Crosby expressed her gratitude for her time with Safe Space and getting to care for others. The organization said they were grateful for her service.
