Zephyr News
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.
Zephyr News
Latest Episodes
05/28/26 - Zephyr News | Oroville table mountain lights project , Glassy winged sharp shooter, butte views and beyond show, board of supervisors , local news, Cal report
On this episode, we cover a proposed lighting project at Oroville's Table Mountain by Mary, concerns over the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter by , and the latest discussions from the Butte County Board of Supervisors by Hopriana . Plu...
05/21/26 - Bidwell Mansion , News Releases, Chico City council, Chico sol. Sacramento Observer
Coverage this week includes reporting from Chico sol and the Sacramento observer along with updates from the Chico City Council and recent local news releases. Stories focused on ongoing discussions surrounding the future of Bidwell Mansi...
04/14/26 - Board of supervisors , news releases , paradise council , chico state orion , california report
Coverage this week includes reporting from The Orion, the CalMatters and The California Report, along with highlights from the Butte County Board of Supervisors meeting, local news releases, a CAL FIRE wildfire preparedness segment focused on d...
05/07/26 - Chico city council, Chico homeless camps, News releases
Coverage this week includes reporting from The Orion, ChicoSol, The Sacramento Observer, and The California Report, along with updates from the Chico City Council, local news releases, and ongoing coverage surrounding homeless camps in Chico.
04/30/26 - Upcoming primary election , News releases , Board of Supervisors, Interview with Amy goodman
Coverage this week on Zephyr news draws from The Orion, ChicoSol, and The Sacramento Observer, highlighting key local and regional developments. Stories include updates from the Board of Supervisors, recent news releases, and an interview with ...