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11/09/2025

Cultivating Place is in conversation with Rebecca McMackin, a dedicated public servant working in the context of ecological horticulture.

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This week on Cultivating Place, Host Ben Futa is in conversation with Rebecca McMackin, a dedicated public servant working in the context of ecological horticulture.

11/09/2025

The high court decision allows a lower court time to consider a more lasting pause. The Trump administration is appealing an order to fully fund November food aid for millions of people.

11/09/2025

North State residents who rely on CalFresh may see interruptions in benefits due to the federal shutdown. Here’s a list of local food banks and assistance programs by county.

11/08/2025

Lucia Mercado grew up fearing death. Now, she helps Chico celebrate Día de los Mu***os — blending faith, heritage and healing at this year’s festival.

Lucia Mercado grew up fearing death. Now, she’s helping Chico celebrate Día de los Mu***os — blending faith, heritage and healing at this year’s festival.

11/08/2025

Bipartisan bills in Washington aim to bring back Glenn County’s only hospital and emergency room. But is the effort too late?

11/08/2025

Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from November 7 to November 12.

NSPR’s curated list of arts, culture, and community happenings in the Chico area.

Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from November 6 to November 12.

11/07/2025

Host Dave Schlom is joined by Backcountry Press Publisher Michael Kauffmann, along with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo botany professor Matt Ritter.

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by Backcountry Press Publisher Michael Kauffmann along with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo botany professor Matt Ritter. Both combined to author the superb new book, California Trees: A Field Guide to the Native Species.

11/07/2025

• Butte County sees high voter turnout
• Interview: Shasta County rejects Prop 50, Measure A
• Red Bluff protester assaulted

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, November 7, 2025. 🎧

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, November 7, 2025.

11/07/2025

While most of California voted to approve Proposition 50, the North State went the other way, with every county rejecting the ballot measure.

The new law will split District 1 and could make Northern California’s congressional races more competitive.

While most of California voted to approve Proposition 50, the North State went the other way, with every county rejecting the ballot measure. The new law will split District 1 and could make Northern California’s congressional races more competitive.

11/07/2025

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11/07/2025

NSPR’s curated list of arts, culture, and community happenings in the Chico area.

Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from November 6 to November 12.

Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from November 6 to November 12.

11/06/2025

Cultivating Place Host Ben Futa is in conversation with Rebecca McMackin, a dedicated public servant working in ecological horticulture.

Listen to the latest episode now available online.

This week on Cultivating Place, Host Ben Futa is in conversation with Rebecca McMackin, a dedicated public servant working in the context of ecological horticulture.