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About This Podcast
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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Recent Episodes
03/06/26 - Zephyr News | News releases , Update on Chicos anti camping ordinances , Cover of Chico city council meeting, Chico State Orion, & California report
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,…
02/26/26 - Zephyr News | Recap of Bob Mulholland Memorial, Report of Yuba city water grants, Butte county Board of supervisors
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…
02/19/26 - Zephyr News | Colby Mountain Lookout, News Releases, Chico Sol, Chico State Orion, Board of Supervisors & Chico City Council Meeting
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…
2/5/2026 – Sites Reservoir Approval, Cap Radio Charges, Rural Clinic Closure, E-Bike Rules
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…
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
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…
01/22/26 - Maidu ancestral burnings, Chico city council report, and more
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…
Jan 15, 2026 - MLK Day, Groundwater, ICE Protests, and Local Government Updates
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…
Jan 8, 2026 - Zephyr News | Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies, Chico City Council Actions, and Klamath River Land Return
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…
01-01-2026
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…
12-25-2025
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…
12-18-2025
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,…
12-12-2025
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…
12-05-2025
11-27-2025
11-20-2025
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…
11-13-2025
Zephyr's maiden voyage! This week you'll hear about the latest Chico City Council meeting, California district 1 congressional candidate Audrey Denney, and local news sources The Chico State Orion,…
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Zephyr News has published 16 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Arts.
Zephyr News is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 30m.
