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Cohasset residents begin rebuilding process after Park Fire | Park Fire meetings in Red Bluff, Chester tonight | U.S. Forest Service builds new fire station

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, August 9.

In today’s episode:

  • Cohasset residents begin the uncertain process of rebuilding after the Park Fire — Alec Stutson, NSPR
  • Park Fire meetings in Red Bluff, Chester tonight — Sarah Bohannon, NSPR
  • The U.S. Forest Service is breaking ground on new fire station — Ken Devol, NSPR
  • Colusa County announces first case of West Nile Virus this season — Ken Devol, NSPR

NSPR is continuing to bring you news about the Park Fire. Find all of our special coverage on our website, tune in to NSPR weekdays during Morning Edition and All Things Considered, or subscribe to our Headlines podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the NPR App.

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Hose lined the ground during the Park Fire on Aug. 19, 20024.
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The Park Fire has grown very little over the past few days. Firefighters are making progress on increasing containment.

In case you missed it:

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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.
Ken came to NSPR through the back door as a volunteer, doing all the things that volunteers do. Almost nothing – nothing -- in his previous work experience suggests that he would ever be on public radio.
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.