KZFR News Department

Zephyr News

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Zephyr News is KZFR’s weekly, volunteer-powered 30-minute local news program, created to inform, engage, and uplift the communities of the North State. Each episode features a mix of original reporting, interviews, and curated public affairs content drawn from KZFR’s long-standing news and community programming. The show focuses on the issues that matter most to our region, including local government, environmental and social concerns, Indigenous affairs, emergency information, and stories highlighting the people and organizations shaping life in Northern California. Produced by KZFR voluntee...

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Jan 8, 2026 - Zephyr News | Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies, Chico City Council Actions, and Klamath River Land Return 09.01.2026 30:00

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 ov...

01-01-2026 02.01.2026 29:57

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 w...

12-25-2025 26.12.2025 30:00

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 une...

12-18-2025 19.12.2025 30:00

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...

12-12-2025 12.12.2025 30:02

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....

12-05-2025 05.12.2025 30:06

11-27-2025 28.11.2025 30:00

11-20-2025 21.11.2025 29:51

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.

11-13-2025 14.11.2025 29:37

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" Williams Production: David Fuhs, Trevor Parks, and Lorenz Weissel