
Kelly Frost
Reporter -- ReddingKelly is a graduate of Chabot Junior College in Hayward, California. After nearly 25 years in commercial radio, Kelly arrived in Redding and joined North State Public Radio first as a volunteer. He began covering Redding City Council meetings and other local events and was eventually hired as KFPR's Redding news reporter.
Kelly continues to volunteer for KIXE-TV in Redding. He's active in his church and is an avid Star Trek fan. Kelly’s son, Kelly Jr., also works in radio and is carrying on the legacy!
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The Redding City Council approved an updated fire mitigation plan. Also, a year after spending a $100 billion surplus, California lawmakers must fill a deficit, and a new bill would end involuntary prison labor.
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This year’s stormy weather could mean lower yields for California’s almond crop. Also, the rate of homeless students this school year in counties including Butte, Plumas, Tehama and Trinity is higher than the state average, and the Redding City Council Tuesday agreed to purchase 1.3 acres to build a new fire station.
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April was declared child abuse prevention month in the city of Redding. Also, an event celebrating the storytelling traditions of Northern California tribal communities is happening at Chico State tonight, and the director of the new documentary, “ELEMENTAL: Reimagine Wildfire” shares his hopes for the film.
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An attempt to appeal the Redding Planning Commission’s approval of Bethel Church’s expansion plans didn’t pass at Tuesday night’s council meeting, also a new group for Muslim moms had its first get-together in Chico this month, and the Shasta County Board of Supervisors extended a conditional job officer to former Orange County treasurer Chriss Street.
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As California continues to recover from multiple atmospheric rivers this winter, officials in Butte County estimate local damages in the millions of dollars. Also, the Redding City Council voted to hire a contractor to create a plan for developing its Sacramento riverfront property, and Black educators and students protested Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed education budget.
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A group of Redding residents gathered outside city hall Thursday in support of equipping police officers with body cameras. Also, North State Assemblywoman Megan Dahle announced her run for California State Senate, and up to 3 million low-income Californians are at risk of losing their Medi-Cal coverage.
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A new police chief has been confirmed for the city of Chico. Also, the Redding City Council is again opposing a proposed casino relocation plan, and the small Humboldt County town of Rio Dell grapples with the aftermath of Tuesday’s 6.4-magnitude earthquake.
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Doug LaMalfa and Mike Thompson addressed the House Wednesday urging their colleagues to pass a bill relieving Fire Victim Trust payees of federal taxes. Also, new Redding City councilmembers Tenessa Audette and Jack Munns were sworn into office Tuesday, and Butte County Public Health in partnership with the Feather River Recreation and Park District has installed a new Fit-Trail at Riverbend Park in Oroville.
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Parents and students across the state staged a sit-out Monday to protest Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal for a vaccine mandate for students 12 and older.
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Shasta County was able to loosen some restrictions on businesses last week due to declining coronavirus cases. The county is now in the red tier under the…