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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 volunteers in collaboration with the station’s News Coordinator and Public Affairs programmers, Zephyr News brings together diverse viewpoints, community voices, and hyperlocal reporting not found in commercial media. During emergencies, the program serves as a trusted source for essential updates on evacuations, road conditions, and public safety information—continuing KZFR’s long tradition of being there for the community in times of need.

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    • 02/19/26 - Zephyr News | Colby Mountain Lookout, News Releases, Chico Sol, Chico State Orion, Board of Supervisors & Chico City Council Meeting
      Feb 20 2026

      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, transportation safety, and funding agreements aimed at improving local roads and services. Meanwhile, the Chico City Council focused on municipal priorities including development, public safety, and city operations. Coverage from ChicoSol and Chico State’s student newspaper, The Orion, added local and campus perspectives, reporting on civic engagement, education issues, and broader impacts to the Chico community. Together, the week’s developments reflect continued dialogue on growth, safety, and community preservation in Chico.

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    • 2/5/2026 – Sites Reservoir Approval, Cap Radio Charges, Rural Clinic Closure, E-Bike Rules
      Feb 6 2026

      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 of a rural health clinic in Corning following federal health care cuts, immigration enforcement activity and community response in the North State, and Chico City Council discussion of proposed e-bike speed limits in Bidwell Park.

      Airs Thursdays at 7 p.m. on KZFR 90.1 FM.

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    • 01/29/26 - Zephyr News with stories on Doug LaMalfa's funeral, California local media funding cuts, involvement of united states military in Nigeria, Butte county supervisors meeting, and Ongoing ICE situation in Minnesota
      Jan 30 2026

      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 States military in Nigeria and the broader implications of that presence. Locally, the Butte County Board of Supervisors met to address county business and current community matters. The segment concluded with an update on the ongoing ICE situation in Minnesota, where enforcement actions continue to draw public attention and response.

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      30 min
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