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Butte Co District 2 Supervisor Peter Durfee

April 15th, 2026 08:00am

Durfee running for re-election for District 2 Butte Co Supervisor talks about the campaign, his work over the last 3.5 years as Supervisor and the issues most important to voters.

Marianne Paiva for Butte Co District 2 Supervisor

April 14th, 2026 08:00am

Paiva joins the show to introduce herself to listeners as she runs for Butte County District 2 Supervisor. she talks her family heritage in Butte County(Dates Back to 1863) and how her Studies and work as a Professor at Chico State (21 years) makes her qualified for the position.

Wayne Brooks Red Bluff Roundup announcer | 04-08-2026

April 8th, 2026 10:00am | Duration: 00:07:38

Casey Reynolds, Chico Mayor | 04-07-2026

What makes Downtown Chico so great, attracting consumers

April 7th, 2026 10:00am | Duration: 00:19:03

Darcy Pollock, Berry Creek Elementary School | 03-31-2026

Elementary School resonstruction

March 31st, 2026 10:00am | Duration: 00:07:38

Michael Ariza and Stan Ellis CA Refineries | 03-30-2026

Discussing refinery shutdowns

March 30th, 2026 10:00am | Duration: 00:17:36

Chico Start

March 19th, 2026 08:00am

ChicoStart Executive Director Eva Shepard-Nicholl joins the show to talk about the work the non profit does with helping local entrepreneurs launch & grow their business ideas. She shares the nimber of businesses launched in 2025 , including the jobs created and overall how many business has been served by the group. She promotes the annual Growfest Tech event that brings together Business leaders and Members of the community.

The Rise of Bariatric Surgery

March 18th, 2026 08:00am

Dr Jose Covarrubias from Enloe Health talks about the rise in Patients asking about Bariatric Surgery. He discusses the cause and why there has been a surge in Weight loss surgery and related Weight Loss programs (GLP-1 Medications) Dr Covarrubias describes the benefits and why this is more than surgery, it is about the Patients relationship with Diet and food.

Calif School Board Lawmakers Closing the Gap

March 16th, 2026 08:00am

Troy Flynt, Chief Information Officer for the California School Board Association talks about 4 bills being proposed in Sacramento to hold the State accountable to the recent studies how our schools continue to under achieve in areas like Math and Reading. Especially when teh State contrls all major policy and funding decisions with systems that are incosistent and fragmented.

James Gallagher

March 5th, 2026 08:00am

Gallagher talks the issues facing California and District 1 as he has announced his run for Congress. from water to gas prices to parental rights and the Supreme Court. He and lays out his plans on addressing the issues that face the North State.

Chico Council Update w/ Tom

March 2nd, 2026 08:00am

Chico Councilman Tom VanOverbeek talks about the latest happenings with the Council including the Downtown Revitalization Project Open House, Chico PD Safety and use of Military Equipment, and the Warren Settlement Agreement and what the City can do once it expires in Jan 2027

Habitat Butte County

February 25th, 2026 08:00am

Habitat Butte Co Executive Director Nicole Bateman promotes the "Wall Signing" event on Friday Feb 27 at a new home for a Camp Fire Survivor. Bateman explains the importance for Senior Homeowners and the challenges they face finding affordable homes on the ridge. She also talks about the new Rosyln Court homes being built in Chico . Bateman promote the upcoming Women Builds event on May 1& 2 as well.

Valley Contractors Workforce Foundation

February 13th, 2026 08:00am

VCWF Executive Director Melissa Crick promote the story of Jeremy and his daughters Camp Fire survivors who will moving into their new Home in Paradise after being separated due tot he loss of their home. Melissa talks about the ongoing work of the foundation to get local youth turned on to the trades thru the Foundations work with local schools and volunteers.

Music Therapy Fund Raising

February 12th, 2026 08:30am

Erin Haley, Founder of the Musical Therapy Fund talks about the upcoming "Lip Sync" Challenge Fund Raiser and she also describes the program helping Hospice and Parkinsons patients thru the use of Music..

BCSO Sheriff Kory Honea New Jail Facility

February 12th, 2026 08:00am

Sheriff Honea talks about the New Jail Facility with the changes and expansion including the new Medical /Mental Health wing. Honea also talks the importance of the new Facility for the community

Red Bluff Chamber BEAM

February 10th, 2026 08:30am

Dave Gowan, Red Bluff Chamber CEO promotes the 14th annual BEAM event (Business Expo & Mixer) on Feb 18th. a chance for local business to highlight and promote their businesses to the Community and other Business owners. Gowan also talks the state of the economy in Tehama County.

Paradise Sewer Project Update

February 10th, 2026 08:00am

Paradise Asst Town Manager/Public Works Director Marc Mattox gives an update on the Sewer Project as it moves to the Environment Reports Phase. Mattox says the Town is exploring 2 sites for the Treatment Plant and discusses the ongoing funding.

Chico State President Steve Perez

February 9th, 2026 08:00am

Chico State President Perez joins the show to give update on everything Chico State, from reports of rising enrollment to happenings on Campus and the economic impact the university shares with the City of Chico.

Chico Mayor State of City

January 30th, 2026 07:30am

Chico Mayor Kasey Reynolds gives a recap to the 2026 State of the City Address.. leaders delivered information about infrastructure, Public safety, Measure H spending and the ongoing Homeless issue. Reynolds also pitched the idea of a Downtown Entertainment Zone. She says the future looking Bright into the future.

Butte County Farm Bureau

January 27th, 2026 08:00am

BCFB Director Colleen Cecil talks about the New Year and challenges still facing our local AG community...from regulations to markets, Water and Cost of running a Farm/Ranch. Also stressing that its important to have Govt Leaders in Sacramento and Washington that understand the AG Community. She also promotes the upcoming BCFB Dinner (Feb 6)

Cal Water Filter Project

January 22nd, 2026 08:00am

Cal Water District manager Evan Markey talks abou the launch of a PFA filtration system through out Chico. 14 filters being installed ahead of the EPA mandate to have systems in place by 2029. Markey talks about these "Forever Chemicals" found in the water and how the filters operate. He covers the funding (40 million) and how the Company plans on funding the project.

Butte County Public Health Flu Clinics

January 15th, 2026 08:15am

Butte Co Public Health PIO Lisa Almaguer promotes the upcoming Flu Vaccination Clinics offered as she says its been an early start to Flu Season in the North State. She stresses how its important to get the shot to avoid the illness from this years strain of Flu

Gallagher announces run for LaMalfa Seat

January 15th, 2026 07:30am

Assemblyman James Gallagher has decided to run in the Special Election to replace Late Congressman Doug LaMalfa . Gallagher talks how his decision and why he feels its important to continue the work the Late Congressman was doing for the North State. The Governor still has not announced a date for the Special Election

Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder Reflects on Passing of Doug LaMalfa

January 7th, 2026 08:00am

Crowder talks about the support from the late Congressman in the years before and after the Camp Fire and the work he did in DC to help in the Recovery with getting Tax Relief for Trust Fund payments to the Funding for the Sewer Project and his continued support for residents impacted by the Fire

Butte Co Farm Bureau Colleen Cecil on LaMalfa Death

January 7th, 2026 07:00am

Cecil reflects on the Congressman's untimely passing and his impact on the Ag Community as a Member of the Farm Bureau but also as the Representative and voice in Washington DC.

Covered California and the battle over Healthcare Costs

December 18th, 2025 07:30am

Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman talks bout the impact of losing the Tax Credit (Subsidies) on those in the North State (70,000) that are currently enrolled in Covered California. She also addresses what Congress should do at least in the short time to assure that costs do not rise for healthcare thru their platform.

HealthCare Costs

December 12th, 2025 07:30am

West Region VP of Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield Beth Keyser joins the show to address the ongoing issue of rising health care costs. Congress is trying to pass a bill to lower the costs, and decide on the Expiring ACA Subsidies.

Chico Council Recap 2025

December 3rd, 2025 08:00am

Chico Councilman Tom Van Overbeek joins Scott & Mike to recap the work done by the city council thru 2025 from the continued work on the homeless to the infrastructure projects.....Tom provides his insight to the challenges still facing the City moving forward

20th Run For Food Chico

November 13th, 2025 08:30am

Amber Abney-Bass, Jesus Center Executive Director, joins us to promote the 20th annual Run for Food on Thanksgiving Morning in Bidwell Park. She explains the history of the event, and how the money raised helps clients at the Jesus Center on their road out of homelessness. It happens Nov 27 starting at 9a at One Mile in lower Bidwell Park.

DCBA Xmas Events 2025

November 12th, 2025 08:30am

Downtown Chico is ready for the Holidays...Meghan Gaddis, DCBA Event & Marketing Manager tells us about all the upcoming Holiday events planned for Downtown Chico

Congressman Doug LaMalfa

October 30th, 2025 07:30am

the Congressman talks about the Special Election (Prop 50) and the impact on North State Communities. also he weighs in on the current Government Shutdown.

34th Annual Azad's Basket Brigade

October 29th, 2025 08:30am

for the 34th year Azad's Martial Arts Center in Chico leading the charge to provide Full Thanksgiving Dinner items to local Families as part of the Basket Brigade. Grandmaster Azad talks about the origins of the program and how they are looking for volunteers to deliver the baskets.

VCWF Builds Home in Paradise

October 23rd, 2025 08:00am

Melissa Crick Executive Director with the Valley Contractor Workers Foundation joins the show to talk about the Foundations work with training a new generation of Trade workers. The Foundation recently completed a Home in Paradise that is now on the market.

Enloe Health Free Flu Shot Clinic

October 9th, 2025 08:30am

Enloe Health's Margie Rackley and Wes Matthews stop by to talk about the upcoming Free Flu Shot Clinic...Monday Oct 13 at the Chico Elks Lodge.. they stress the importance of getting the shot ahead of the Flu Season and what listeners need to to to sign up for the Event

Chico Council Update w Tom VanOverbeek

October 1st, 2025 08:00am

The Councilman talks about the recent work done in the Five Mile Basin area of Chico's Upper Park to clear debris ahead of the upcoming Winter Season. He also talks the latest on the Downtown Chico revitalization Project, Homelessness and Announces his Candidacy for Re Election to the 2026 Council Race for District 6

Grow Tech Fest 2025

September 26th, 2025 08:00am

Chico Start Executive Director Eva Shepherd-Nicoll joins the show to promote the Annual Grow Tech Fest 2025 event . the Event gives Business owners and Future entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their ideas and hear from Industry Leaders. for tickets visit http://www.chicostart.com

Butte Co Farm Bureau

September 17th, 2025 08:00am

BCFB Executive Director Colleen Cecil talks about Harvest Season for the Big 3,, Rice Almonds and Walnuts saying it was a good weather year and it looks like a Good Start to Harvest. She also responded to the use of Drones/technology on the farm . Cecil also says that Prop 50, redistricting of Congressional Districts in the North State , and how it will damage Rural Northern California.

New Interim Town Mgr Paradise

September 16th, 2025 07:30am

Former Chico Police Chief, Chico City Councilman, and Commander of BINTF Mike Obrien joins the show to talk about this new position As Interim Town Manager in Paradise and why he decided to take on the Challenge as the Town continues to recover from the 2018 Camp Fire.

Habitat For Humanity Butte County

September 4th, 2025 08:00am

Habitat's Sierra Stanley joins the show to promote the application window for applications for a new round of homes to be built in Chico and Paradise. Plus she explains how people qualify thru Habitat and when and how they can apply.

Leo Zacky for Gov 2026

August 24th, 2025 08:00am

Leo Zacky, a Central Valley farmer/rancher joins Scott to discuss his run for Governor in 2026..Zacky gives his background and what ideas he has if elected as Governor. Zacky is the Grandson of the Founder of ZACKY Farms (the longtime Chicken Farm)

Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder

August 21st, 2025 08:00am

The Mayor recaps the decision to Move Forward with the Sewer Project, the project details and where the funding is coming from. Crowder also addresses the change with The Town manager, and talks about the Lawsuits against PGE brought by Fire Victims regarding the Trust Fund.

2025 GOLD CUP Race of Champions

August 19th, 2025 08:00am

Colby Copeland, part of the Ownership team SLC Promotions at Silver Dollar Speedway, Talks about the 71st Gold Cup Race of Champions the weekend of Aug 21-23 ..what race fans can expect and also talks the Economic Impact on the community.

Enloe Health CEO Mike Wiltermood

August 13th, 2025 08:00am

Enloe Health's CEO talks about the recent decision to shut down the Home Health & Hospice departments at the hospital explaining its been running at a 2 Million loss over the last 5 years. Wiltemood breaks down the decision making process and how the move to Butte Home Health & Hospice has been in discussion for the last 2 years. He also gives update on the Work of the New Comprehensive Cancer Center

Butte Home health & Hospice Robt Love

August 12th, 2025 08:00am

CEO of Butte Home Health & Hospice Robert Love joins the show to talk about the recent agreement that his company signed on with Enloe Home Health & Hospice who recently announced the Shutdown of these departments. Mr Love tells us the services provided and also how his Company as a Noon Profit receives their Funding. He also addressed the impact on Patients and Enloe Staffers as those departments plan to close by October 31st.

Congressman Doug LaMalfa

August 11th, 2025 06:45am

The Congressman joins the show to talk about those issues being talked about as he holds 2 town Hall meetings in Chico & Red Bluff. From tariffs to immigration LaMalfa gives his views on the impacts of these issues on our Farmers/ranchers and Communities

Chico Mayor Kasey Reynolds

August 8th, 2025 08:00am

The Mayor addresses her frustrations with the homeless advocates, the courts in the ongoing Warren Settlement Agreement and what teh City is doing with a new Attorney to dig deeper into the agreement. Reynolds also talks about the impact of Measure H on the infrastructure projects and public safety , the latest on things Happening in Downtown and looks to the future of Chico.

Chico Noon Rotary Foundation

July 30th, 2025 08:00am

Anastacia Snyder and Syl Lucena visit to talk about the Chico Noon Rotary and the Foundation behind the Thousands of Dollars raised for the Community for Scholarships to Community Projects (Parks etc)

NVADG

July 28th, 2025 08:00am

North Valley Animal Disaster Groups Mark Thorp talks about the importance of being ready during catastrophe with not only all your important documents, medicine and your 'Go Bag" but also to have a plan for your animals, the North Valley Animal Disaster Group (all Volunteers) are ready to deploy when needed immediately after disaster strikes. They train year round to be ready. Thorp talks how important donations play in keeping the group able to continue with their mission. find out more at NVADG.ORG

Chico State Farm Stand Open

July 17th, 2025 08:00am

Chico State Ag Students Sydney and Lauren join Scott to promote the Chico State Farm Stand that is open for the public to buy Locally Grown (Chico State Farm) Produce and other items produced and grown by the Students.

Former Refinery Worker raises Red Flag on Oil & gas Industry

July 16th, 2025 08:00am

Mike Ariza, 14 year veteran working at the Bay Area Valero Refinery , talks about the issues facing the Oil & Gas industry with continued regulation by State Lawmakers and what be a shortage on the horizon which would spike prices at the pump and lead to shortages that will be felt across a number of Industries doing business in the California

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