Zephyr News - 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 groundwater and representation in the Tuscan Water District, and local vigils and protests following the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE.

David Fuhs summarizes recent actions by the Butte County Board of Supervisors, Laura Lukes explains the legal challenge to California’s Proposition 50 maps, and Mary Tribbey reports on significant decisions from the Paradise Town Council, including updates on the sewer project, FEMA reimbursements, and local governance issues.


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