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Torres Community Shelter says it housed more people than ever last year | Butte County’s one-cent sales tax to make November ballot | Housing complex for disabled unhoused residents moves forward in Chico

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, June 12. 

In today’s episode: 

  • Torres shelter says it housed more people than ever last year — Alec Stutson, NSPR
  • One-cent sales tax in Butte County on its way to November ballot — Erik Adams, NSPR
  • New housing complex for disabled unhoused residents moves forward in Chico — Ava Norgrove, NSPR
  • Controlled burn scheduled for Chico airport — Ava Norgrove, NSPR

Featured: 

Ben Kaiser leads the cast of "Tootsie", playing characters  Michael Dorsey and Dorothy Michaels.
Jennifer Redeker Photography
The production company, California Regional Theatre, is showcasing “Tootsie” at the First Street Theater in Chico this June.

In case you missed it:

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Erik began his role as NSPR's Butte County government reporter in September of 2023 as part of UC Berkeley's California Local News Fellowship. He received his bachelor's degree in Journalism from Cal State LA earlier that year.
Sarah has worked at North State Public Radio since 2015 and is currently the station’s Director of Operations. She’s responsible for the sound of the station and works to create the richest public radio experience possible for NSPR listeners.
Angel 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.
Ava is NSPR’s Morning Edition anchor and reporter. They previously worked on NPR’s Weekend Edition and NPR’s Weekend All Things Considered broadcasts and produced weekly national news stories focused on contextualizing national issues for individual communities. They love NorCal and spending time outdoors.
Alec 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.