Together We're Community!

KZFR Community Radio began broadcasting July 6th, 1990 after years of hard work by some very dedicated pioneers. Erik Mathisen is regarded as the prime mover who got the ball rolling. Lee Edwards and Lars Larson are among the folks we honor for putting KZFR on the air.

We're lucky they managed to pull it off, too! There just aren't many community radio stations left in the United States. Today, KZFR Community Radio operates with the support of approximately 120 community volunteers who provide a wide variety of music programming as well as local public affairs and information programs. Read more about our history here.

*This billboard is on Hwy 32 between the Little Red Hen Nursery and Pullins Cyclery... just before you cross Main Street. Pictures of KZFR programmers by local photographer (and community radio listener) Karen Laslo.

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Youth members of the Boys & Girls Club of the North Valley recently toured the station. Our GM gave them a behind the scenes look at an independent, nonprofit community radio station. Your group could too!
Best of Chico is a little different this year - Now there is a Nomination Round! If you value local, independent community radio, please, nominate KZFR before it ends on 5/23...
You can listen back to your favorite shows any time you like on any device you like. Just click the ARCHIVE tab above!
Your volunteer time staffing the phones during our "Pledge To Protect Community radio" Spring 2025 Drive was much appreciated!