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06/06/2026

Republican James Gallagher is heading to Congress after winning the special election for Doug LaMalfa’s seat, but his next fight is already underway against Democrat Mike McGuire in a redrawn district that could be more competitive in November.

06/06/2026

James Gallagher has won the special election to replace Doug LaMalfa in Congress. But the bigger political fight may still be ahead.

NSPR takes a closer look at Gallagher’s likely November matchup with Democrat Mike McGuire and how California’s new congressional map could reshape the race.

James Gallagher has won the special election to replace Doug LaMalfa in Congress. But the bigger political fight may still be ahead. NSPR takes a closer look at Gallagher’s likely November matchup with Democrat Mike McGuire and how California’s new congressional map could reshape the race.

06/05/2026

• LaMalfa special election primary explained
• Dry conditions signal fire season start
• New hotel eyes Meriam Park

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, June 5, 2026. 🎧

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, June 5, 2026.

06/05/2026

The Chico Unified School Board reassured the community that facial recognition technology would not be used. Some parents are still concerned about their students’ privacy.

The Chico Unified School Board reassured the community that facial recognition technology would not be used. Some parents are still concerned about their students’ privacy.

06/05/2026

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

Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from June 4 to June 7.

Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from June 4 to June 7.

06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

Visitors will soon be able to park for free for up to two hours in downtown Chico's long-term city lots. Leaders hope the pilot program will encourage more people to spend time and shop downtown.

06/04/2026

Audrey Denney for Congress says she’s proud of the campaign she ran and the movement she helped build, even as early election results suggest her third run for Congress is coming to an end.

Audrey Denney says she’s proud of the campaign she ran and the movement she helped build, even as early election results suggest her third run for Congress is ending.

06/04/2026

• Free parking coming to downtown Chico
• Huffman advances in District 2
• Outdoor Shakespeare returns to Chico

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, June 4, 2026. 🎧

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, June 4, 2026.

06/04/2026

James Gallagher is projected to serve out the late Doug LaMalfa’s term in Congress and says he wants to quickly focus on water storage, health care access and energy costs.