Alec Stutson
ReporterAlec Stutson grew up in Colorado and graduated from the University of Missouri with degrees in Radio Journalism, 20th/21st Century Literature, and a minor in Film Studies. He is a huge podcast junkie, as well as a movie nerd and musician.
In high school, he began making audio documentaries. His passion for radio goes back to elementary school when he fell in love with NPR listening to shows like This American Life in the backseat of his grandparents' car.
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The Chico City Council held a special meeting Tuesday, June 8th to discuss how to distribute funds received through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). In total, the city will receive over $22 million in ARP funds. -
As California's extreme drought continues, low levels in the Klamath River have caused a catastrophic salmon kill. According to Yurok tribe biologists, 70% of the salmon caught for testing died from a pathogen Ceratonova Shasta (C. Shasta). 97% of juvenile salmon captured on the Klamath River's Shasta and Scott River tributaries were infected with C. Shasta, and would die from the pathogen.
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PG&E has reached a settlement with ten public entities affected by wildfires found to be caused by the company, including the Zogg Fire.
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House Approves Bill To Investigate Jan. 6 Insurrection; Here’s How North State Representatives VotedThe House approved a bill last week to create a commission to investigate the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. Two north state representatives voted in support of the commission, and one voted against.
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The California Fair Political Practices Commission announced Wednesday that it's investigating several organizations driving the recall effort against three Shasta County Supervisors.
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The Paradise Town Council voted last week to extend Temporary Use Permits allowing residents to live in RVs on their property. The 4-1 decision gave Camp Fire survivors until September 30 to apply for rebuild permits or meet other thresholds.
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Some North State Counties Begin Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Children As Young As 12Shasta is one of at least four North State counties opening COVID-19 vaccine appointments to children ages 12 and up.
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As the legal battle surrounding homeless encampments within the city of Chico continues, the community has to grapple with the best way to address its growing unhoused population. NSPR’s Alec Stutson has more on what shelter options are currently available, and the barriers some face in accessing them.
