Zephyr News

Coverage this week includes reporting from The Orion, the CalMatters and The California Report, along with highlights from the Butte County Board of Supervisors meeting, local news releases, a CAL FIRE wildfire preparedness segment focused on defensible space and home hardening, and updates from the Paradise Town Council.

Coverage this week includes reporting from The Orion, ChicoSol, The Sacramento Observer, and The California Report, along with updates from the Chico City Council, local news releases, and ongoing coverage surrounding homeless camps in Chico.

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 it...

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...

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, transpor...

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...

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...

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 Bo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.