Anthony Vasek
Student AssistantAnthony started his student internship with NSPR in October 2024. He is a freshman at Chico State University pursuing a Bachelor's degree in journalism.
Anthony is originally from Arcata, California. He has been working in journalism for almost three years, where he first wrote for his high school’s newspaper, The Pepperbox, and later co-ran it as editor-in-chief. He loves the dynamic environment of news, where there is always a story waiting to be told.
This semester he is also contributing to Chico State's newspaper, The Orion, as a news reporter.
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Two children were injured and one man is dead after a shooting at a private K-8 school in Butte County. Also, three new Chico city council members will be sworn in at City Hall, and California prisons will no longer be able to withhold mandated money from people when they are released. -
The Butte County Search and Rescue Team is currently two years into their five-year plan to fundraise $1.5 million. The goal is to get a new headquarters. Public Information Officer Kevin Soukup talks about why a new facility is needed. -
The Yurok Tribe has hit a new milestone this week in their goal of restoring 2,200 acres of riparian habitat along the Klamath River. Also, several illegal marijuana grow operations were raided in Butte County, and the Butte County Search and Rescue Team is fundraising to build a new headquarters.
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A state-led peer support training program starts in December. Also the Redding Police Department says several encampments in the city have been cleared out, and Safe Space’s Shelter Operations Coordinator Quin Troester shares why it’s important to volunteer this season. -
A vehicle was partially submerged on a Cana Highway this morning. More about the incident and how to stay safe during this week’s storm. -
Floods are expected to hit Butte County over the winter. Here’s how residents can create a plan. Also, an Avalanche Watch has been issued for the region around Mount Shasta and parts of Siskiyou County as the North State is buffeted by heavy rain and snow this week, and Chico Chai shares its love of tea with Chico by opening a new Chai House on Park Avenue.
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Debris from the Park Fire can create landslides which can cause flash floods. Some areas in Butte and Tehama counties are at risk this winter. Here’s what residents need to know to prepare. -
The Camp Fire devastated many communities in Butte County on Nov. 8, 2018. NSPR spoke with those involved with recovery to learn what’s changed over the last six years. -
This month marks six years since the devastating Camp Fire. NSPR has been speaking with those working in recovery. -
Advocates are calling on landowners who can vote on the Tuscan Water District to cast their ballot against funding the groundwater management proposal. They say it unfairly favors large-scale, out-of-state landowners. Also, several flash flood warnings have been issued in the past few weeks. We hear from an expert about the National Flood Insurance Program, and the Chico Ice Rink is open for the season in downtown.
