Angel Huracha
Social Media & Web EditorAngel Huracha has been a part of the journalism field since 2006 and has covered a range of topics. He is a graduate of Chico State with a Bachelor's degree in news-editorial and public relations with a minor in English.
With journalism expanding its strength in various areas, he can quickly adapt to any form of storytelling. His experience lies in print, digital, and radio. He is currently the Social Media and Web Editor for NSPR.
Previously, he was an Account Manager and Social Media Specialist with SynMedia for six years, a columnist and arts writer for Chico Enterprise-Record, Music Director with KCSC Radio, and Social Media Assistant at Tehama Group Communications.
He remains a huge fan of social media as much as he does of fried chicken, hipster tunes, and Jennifer Aniston rom-coms.
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A new modeling tool may help emergency officials better predict how wildland fires move through communities. Also, Shasta County reported its first human case of West Nile Virus this year, and an effort to preserve the historic El Rey Theater in Downtown Chico is in full swing. -
Autumn is quickly approaching but that doesn’t mean the danger of wildfires has lessened. In fact, this is an especially risky time. Also, a motel in Redding may become transitional housing for homeless residents, and Park Fire survivors can learn more about fire cleanup assistance at a meeting today.
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An upcoming hearing on the future of the Warren v. Chico settlement agreement may be rescheduled if the court determines a need to hear oral arguments in the case. This comes after the city of Chico filed a motion in federal court asking that it be excused from certain provisions under the agreement. Also, the EPA has officially added Afterthought Mine east of Redding to its list of Superfund sites. The mine has been leaking toxic amounts of pure acid into nearby streams for decades, and California’s Sustainable Ground Water Management Act was enacted 10 years ago.
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The Chico City Council will review a draft of its response to the latest Grand Jury report at its meeting tomorrow. The report made recommendations on how the city could improve its response to homelessness. Also, the “Journey Home” program helps transport unhoused people in Redding back to friends or family elsewhere who can help support them, and CalMatters is coming to NSPR! Join us to learn about the statewide propositions on the ballot for the general election this November.
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Mill Creek Resort was spared from the Park Fire. Still, its owner grieves some of the surrounding old growth forest that was likely lost. Also, Shasta County supervisors selected an interim resource management director at their meeting this week, and the cabaret "All is Fair in Love & War" is based on the director’s experiences with heartbreak.
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Director Stevie Saffen created the cabaret "All is Fair in Love & War" based on her experiences with heartbreak. It premiers tonight and runs through the weekend. -
The Shasta County Elections Commission voted to send a proposal to the board of supervisors that would severely limit the use of absentee ballots in the county. Also, a former Yuba City school counselor has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for threatening community members, and a community meeting will help inform local nonprofit Chico Velo on how to design its new bike park.
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Measure H would implement a one-cent sales tax for Butte County residents that could lead to millions of dollars in the county’s coffers. Also, Plumas County is trying to attract people to live and visit the area by being featured in the PBS show “Viewpoint,” and Gov. Gavin Newsom yesterday released an optimistic progress report on efforts to reach an ambitious goal to conserve 30% of California’s land by 2030.
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The city of Chico announced plans for several major road infrastructure projects. Also, the Paradise Town Council today will hear an update on its efforts to connect the town to Chico’s sewer infrastructure, and a panel of experts met Friday to weigh what the city of Marysville should do about the burned historic Marysville Hotel.
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The city of Chico is again using goats to reduce fire risk. The project is funded in part by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Also, Shasta County’s former Health and Human Services Agency Chief Financial Officer alleges he found discrepancies and issues with the agency’s finances before he was terminated just a day later, and California's Health and Human Services Secretary is stepping down. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the departure of Dr. Mark Ghaly on Friday. He’ll leave at the end of the month.
