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.
Episodes
35 episodes
07/16/26 - Zephyr News | Chico City Council, Paradise Town Council, Cleanup Efforts in Bidwell Park, Update on Big Chico Creek
Zephyr News brings you stories from the California Report , highlights from the Chico City Council by Hopriana and Paradise Town Council meetings by Madi , updates on recent cleanup efforts in Bidwell Park by Hopriana and conditions along...
Zephyr News | 07/09/26 - Chico Compost facility closure, Oroville Youth in Action, farm Land summit, Oroville City Council , Local News
Stories from the Sacramento Observer and ChicoSol, including the closure of Chico's compost facility by Hopriana , Oroville Youth in Action by Madi Vannucci, highlights from the Farmland Summit by Hopriana , a recap of the Oroville City Council...
07/02/26 - Zephyr News | Sterling City school for sale, Paradise water quality , Oroville new oppotunity zone, Middle trail maintenance , & News releases
Zephyr News features stories from the Sacramento Observer, including the sale of the Sterling City School property, updates on Paradise's drinking water quality, Oroville's new Opportunity Zone, volunteer efforts to maintain the Middle Trail, a...
06/25/26 - Zephyr News | Board of Supervisors , Chico Unified school district , Juneteenth Celebration, Oroville Charter Schools
Zephyr News with news stories on the Butte County Board of Supervisors, the Chico Unified School District, Chico's Juneteenth celebration, and Oroville Charter School.
06/18/26 - Zephyr News | Commercial cannabis cultivation, Paradise Unified school district, Big chico creek, Oroville city council budget deficit
This week on Zephyr News, we bring you stories from the Sacramento Observer and The California Report, along with local coverage from across Butte County. We take a look at Chico's ongoing discussion over commercial cannabis cultivation by Hopr...
06/11/26 - Zephyr News | Board of Supervisors, Paradise town council meeting, Iron canyon fish passage project
Zephyr News with stories on the Sacramento observer , California report , Butte county board of supervisors meeting, Iron canyon fish passage project, & A Report on paradise town council meeting and local news happenings.
06/04/2026 - Zephyr News | Chico city council meeting, Election results and local news , Helping veterans
This week's coverage included stories from ChicoSol, the Sacramento Observer, and the California Report, highlighting local election results, Chico City Council discussions, and other important community news. The week also featured a look at p...
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 ...
04/23/26 - Oroville fire service recovery , Chico public works, Chico city council meeting, news releases
Coverage from the Chico State Orion, ChicoSol, and the California Report highlights a range of local issues, including Oroville’s proposed fire service cost recovery program, updates from Chico Public Works, recent Ch...
04/16/26 - Board of Supervisors , Fish Passage Project , Goats returning to bidwell park, Interview with Peter Durfee, Chicos 2026 Construction season
The Butte County Board of Supervisors covered several key updates, including the return of goats to Bidwell Park through Paradise Grazing Company to help with vegetation management, and ongoing work on a fish passage project to support local ec...
04/09/26 - Zephyr News | Revitalization Project, Chico Sol, Jesus Center treatment center project funding, Orion News, Support local news at KZFR with a donation
Chico Sol and The Orion cover key local stories, updates on the Downtown Revitalization Project and funding for the Jesus Center treatment facility. Support local independent news by donating to KZFR.call 530.895.0131 or www.kzfr.org/don...
04/02/26 - Zephyr News | Chico No Kings march, Chico state fraternities , Board of Supervisors, Chico sol, Chico orion, & The California report
The Chico “No Kings” march drew a large, peaceful crowd advocating for democratic values, while coverage from outlets like ChicoSol, The Orion, and The California Report also highlighted local updates including Chico State fraternity news and r...
03/26/26 - Zephyr News | Board of Supervisors , News releases , Segment on Pregnancy Clinics , Cal matters, Chico state Orion, Chico sol, & California report
Zephyr News roundup highlights regional government updates from the Board of Supervisors alongside broader reporting, including ongoing debate over federal funding linked to pregnancy clinics, with additional coverage and local context drawn fr...
03/19/26 - Zephyr News | Chico city council, Oroville City council, Funding towards Jesus center, California report, Chico State Orion, Chico sol
Local coverage from Chico City Council and Oroville City Council highlights ongoing decisions around housing, infrastructure, and community services, including funding support for Jesus Center programs. Regional reporting from Chico State Orion...
03/12/26 - Zephyr News | Chico Sol , Chico State Orion, Update on Colby Mountain lookout, News Releases, Butte county Board of Supervisors Meeting
Zephyr news recap covers reporting from Chico Sol and The Orion, updates on the future of the Colby Mountain Lookout, and highlights from recent news releases and the latest meeting of the Butte County Board of Supervisors.
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, and b...
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 penstock failure reduced hydroelectric revenue, and ...
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 local news releases highlighted ongoing publi...
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 criminal charges tied to past finan...
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 ongoing funding cuts affecting California’s lo...