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
08/20/26 - Zephyr News | Sixth Street Center closure, ALPR, Oroville City Council
This week on Zephyr News: the closure of Chico’s Sixth Street Center for Youth, a look at Sacramento’s massive rail yards redevelopment, and continued concerns over Chico Police license plate reader data sharing. We also cover a $325,0...
08/13/26 - Zephyr News | Future of Bidwell Mansion, Oroville Hospital CEO lawsuit, Camp Fire recovery
This week on Zephyr News: Oroville Hospital sues its former CEO over a multimillion-dollar real estate deal, the Bidwell Mansion visitor center reopens as State Parks considers the site’s future, and Paradise officials provide an updat...
08/06/26 - 08/06/26 - Zephyr News | AI Data Center Concerns, Chico License Plate Readers, Paradise Grand Jury Report
This week on Zephyr News: concerns over potential AI data centers in Butte County, Oroville’s downtown business district budget, and Chico’s response to wildfire risks along the Lindo Channel. We also cover Chico Police license plate r...
07/30/26 - Zephyr News | Paradise Elementary Reopens, Park Fire Arson Conviction, Auto Insurance Telematics
This week on Zephyr News: Paradise Elementary prepares to reopen, Ronnie Dean Stout II is convicted of starting the 2024 Park Fire, and Butte County supervisors discuss local projects and public safety. We also examine proposed auto in...
07/23/26 - Zephyr News | Oroville City Council , Devotionals for trauma support, Update on Salem Street Bridge
latest from Chico Sol and the California Report, along with highlights from the Oroville City Council meeting, a look at a new devotional offering support for those recovering from trauma, an update on Chico's award-winning Salem Street B...