Sunny’s podcast: April 6-8, 2026
Sunny reports on our interviews with candidates Tami Ritter and Marianne Paiva, who are running for seats on the Butte County Board of Supervisors. Ritter, who is running unopposed, discusses her progress in bringing behavioral health services to the area. Paiva says that in District 2, “Water is the big issue.” Scroll down our home page to see our interview with Paiva. Our interview with Ritter is coming soon, and we’re awaiting incumbent Peter Durfee’s response to our interview request. Happy Local News Day! Come by our booth at this evening’s (April 9) Thursday Night Market.
Sunny’s podcast: March 24-April 1
Sylvia, a participant in No Kings 3, explained why she was marching. And Samantha Zangrilli explains the Idea Fab Labs Chico in this week’s podcast.
Sunny’s Podcast: March 20-25, 2026
The ramifications in the North State of the devastating allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez; Ali Meders-Knight on stewarding the land; the upcoming “No Kings 3” March 28 protest.
Sunny’s Podcast: March 14-17
Sunny interviews writer Yucheng Tang and discusses reporting on Mental Health Diversion, dropping enrollment at Chico Unified and the lawsuit related to the Bidwell Mansion fire.
Sunny’s Podcast: March 3-11, 2026
Sunny interviews ChicoSol founding Editor Leslie Layton and reviews headlines, from the City Council’s action on military-grade equipment for Chico PD to today’s stories on Project Tea and the Chinese community in Chico.
Sunny’s Podcast: Feb. 19-26, 2026
Sunny reviews the Feb. 23 public meeting hosted by the Chico Police Department to discuss its military equipment use and its interest in expanding inventory. Chico resident Chris Nelson comments on her concerns over the use of drones and citizen privacy. Sunny also recaps our stories on the June primaries and Chico Unified School District’s vote to not use controversial surveillance features that are part of a new security system.