Zephyr News

Coverage this week on Zephyr news draws from The Orion, ChicoSol, and The Sacramento Observer, highlighting key local and regional developments. Stories include updates from the Board of Supervisors, recent news releases, and an interview with journalist Amy Goodman. The roundup also looks ahead to the upcoming primary election, breaking down what voters need to know as the election approaches.

Coverage from the Chico State Orion, ChicoSol, and the California Report highlights a range of local issues, including Oroville’s proposed fire service cost recovery program, updates from Chico Public Works, recent Chico City Council discussions, and various community news releases.

The Butte County Board of Supervisors covered several key updates, including the return of goats to Bidwell Park through Paradise Grazing Company to help with vegetation management, and ongoing work on a fish passage project to support local ecosystems. In related coverage, KZFR’s David Pugh spoke with Supervisor Peter Durfee about priorities for Butte County’s District 2, as Chico prepares for its 2026 construction season. Listeners can support local independent news by visiting kzfr.org/donate or calling 530-895-0706.

Chico Sol and The Orion cover key local stories, updates on the Downtown Revitalization Project and funding for the Jesus Center treatment facility. Support local independent news by donating to KZFR.call 530.895.0131 or www.kzfr.org/donate 

The Chico “No Kings” march drew a large, peaceful crowd advocating for democratic values, while coverage from outlets like ChicoSol, The Orion, and The California Report also highlighted local updates including Chico State fraternity news and recent actions by the Butte County Board of Supervisors.

Zephyr News roundup highlights regional government updates from the Board of Supervisors alongside broader reporting, including ongoing debate over federal funding linked to pregnancy clinics, with additional coverage and local context drawn from outlets like CalMatters, Chico State Orion, Chico Sol, and the California Report.

Local coverage from Chico City Council and Oroville City Council highlights ongoing decisions around housing, infrastructure, and community services, including funding support for Jesus Center programs. Regional reporting from Chico State Orion, ChicoSol, and statewide updates from California Report provide broader context on policy, local impacts, and community response.

 Zephyr news recap covers reporting from Chico Sol and The Orion, updates on the future of the Colby Mountain Lookout, and highlights from recent news releases and the latest meeting of the Butte County Board of Supervisors. 

On today’s Zephyr News, we highlight stories from the Chico State Orion and the California Report, review recent local news releases, bring an update on Chico’s anti-camping ordinance enforcement, and break down the latest developments from the Chico City Council meeting.

In this episode, we recap the Bob Mulholland Memorial, where community members reflected on his impacted and lasting legacy. we also report on Yuba water's grant program being limited after a penstock failure reduced hydroelectric revenue, and highlight key updates from he butte county Board of Supervisors meeting. Plus, we round up additional regional stories reported by ChicoSol, The Orion at Chico state, The Sacramento observer, and the California Report , covering community issues, campus developments, and statewide news shaping Northern California.

This week in Chico, discussions around the future of the Colby Mountain Lookout continue to draw community interest, with preservation efforts and historical recognition remaining key themes. Recent local news releases highlighted ongoing public safety updates and community initiatives across the county. At the Butte County Board of Supervisors meeting, officials addressed infrastructure, transportation safety, and funding agreements aimed at improving local roads and services. Meanwhile, the Chico City Council focused on municipal priorities including development, public safety, and city operations. Coverage from ChicoSol and Chico State’s student newspaper, The Orion, added local and campus perspectives, reporting on civic engagement, education issues, and broader impacts to the Chico community. Together, the week’s developments reflect continued dialogue on growth, safety, and community preservation in Chico.

This week’s Zephyr News covers federal approval of the proposed Sites Reservoir in Glenn County and the debate surrounding its environmental, economic, and tribal impacts. The program also reports on criminal charges tied to past financial mismanagement at Capital Public Radio and the station’s efforts to restore oversight and accountability.Additional coverage from Chico Sol examines the closure of a rural health clinic in Corning following federal health care cuts, immigration enforcement activity and community response in the North State, and Chico City Council discussion of proposed e-bike speed limits in Bidwell Park.Airs Thursdays at 7 p.m. on KZFR 90.1 FM.

Zephyr News covered several regional and national issues, including a funeral held for Doug LaMalfa, where community members gathered to remember their life and service. The broadcast also examined ongoing funding cuts affecting California’s local media outlets, raising concerns about the future of independent journalism. Nationally, the program reported on the continued involvement of the United States military in Nigeria and the broader implications of that presence. Locally, the Butte County Board of Supervisors met to address county business and current community matters. The segment concluded with an update on the ongoing ICE situation in Minnesota, where enforcement actions continue to draw public attention and response.

This episode of Zephyr News features recent news from Chico. Laura Lukes reports on Maidu ancestral burnings and related community responses. David Fuhs covers recent Chico City Council discussions and actions.

In this episode of Zephyr News, community contributors report on major stories across the North State. We cover Chico’s 45th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, a heated community forum on groundwater and representation in the Tuscan Water District, and local vigils and protests following the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE.David Fus summarizes recent actions by the Butte County Board of Supervisors, Laura Luks explains the legal challenge to California’s Proposition 50 maps, and Mary Trippy reports on significant decisions from the Paradise Town Council, including updates on the sewer project, FEMA reimbursements, and local governance issues.

This week on Zephyr News, FM 90.1 KZFR Chico’s weekly local news program, we cover major stories impacting the North State.The episode includes reporting on the death of longtime U.S. Representative Doug LaMalfa and what California law requires to fill the congressional vacancy. We also recap the January 6, 2026 Chico City Council meeting, including discussions on development projects, police oversight, public utility decisions, e-bike safety, and the future of Depot Park.From Ecotopia, we share highlights from an interview with Chico City Council members Addison Winslow and Bryce Goldstein on safe streets, smart growth, public power, and transit planning. The program also covers a landmark land return along the Klamath River, where the Klamath Indigenous Land Trust purchased 10,000 acres from PacifiCorp.Additional reporting from Chico Sol examines immigration detention affecting local residents, challenges within Butte County’s Mental Health Diversion Program, and a lawsuit seeking public records related to officer-involved shootings.Zephyr News airs Thursdays from 7 to 7:30 pm on KZFR 90.1 FM. Support local journalism at kzfr dot org slash donate.

This week’s Zephyr News features local and statewide reporting from KZFR 90.1 FM Chico, with contributions from the Sacramento Observer, Public News Service, and KQED’s California Report.The episode includes a roundup of Northern California headlines, a breakdown of new California laws taking effect in 2026, coverage of updated homelessness protections, and an overview of California’s minimum wage increase. We also examine gaps in Medicare Advantage coverage affecting Black seniors and how PTA food pantries are supporting families during school breaks.Listeners will hear an update on Butte County’s decision to extend the Alert FM emergency warning system through 2031, explaining how the system delivers life-saving alerts over FM radio to rural and wildfire-prone areas when cellular and internet services fail.Zephyr News airs Thursdays from 7 to 7:30 pm on KZFR 90.1 FM and is available wherever you get your podcasts.

This week’s episode features a California Report from KQED, local news updates from David Fus, and a special report by Laura Loops on the one-year anniversary of the Bidwell Mansion fire, including new details on the investigation and the future of the historic site.We also hear from Philosophers on Culture, as Robert Jones and Troy Jollimore revisit A Charlie Brown Christmas, exploring its unexpected production history and lasting cultural impact.Zephyr News airs Thursdays from 7 to 7:30 pm on KZFR.

This week on Zephyr News, we examine the ripple effects of the recent SNAP shutdown on Butte County residents and explore how local organizations—including the Hungry Wildcat Pantry, Salvation Army, and Chico Natural Foods Co-op—are responding to rising food insecurity. We bring updates on Chico’s stalled tiny homes project, a memorial to Alexandra Winter, a HUD policy reversal affecting homeless services, and major decisions from the Butte County Board of Supervisors. The episode also features ChicoSol’s investigation into a Chico State student’s legacy and statewide reporting from KQED’s California Report on immigrant truck drivers, housing reform, salmon populations, and public health. 

This week’s episode of Zephyr News brings together local, regional, and statewide reporting from KZFR community contributors, ChicoSol, and KQED’s California Report. Coverage includes updates on HUD policy changes impacting homelessness services in Butte County, a detailed report from the Paradise Town Council meeting, and investigations into law enforcement use of force and misconduct in Chico. The episode also features statewide reporting on housing policy, water management in the Central Valley, border sewage contamination in the Tijuana River Valley, and the decline of condominium development in California. 

Welcome back to Zephyr News! This week you'll hear about the latest Chico City Council meeting, Chico Board of Supervisors meeting, segments from The Chico State Orion, ChicoSol, and an interview with the head coach of Chico State's men's basketball team.Contributors this week are: David Fuhs and Grant Charles Parks.Production: David Fuhs, Trevor Parks, and Lorenz Weissel.

Zephyr's maiden voyage! This week you'll hear about the latest Chico City Council meeting, California district 1 congressional candidate Audrey Denney, and local news sources The Chico State Orion, Chico Enterprise-Record, and ChicoSol. Contributors this week are: Julie Kennedy and Jim "Uncle Jim" WilliamsProduction: David Fuhs, Trevor Parks, and Lorenz Weissel