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Residents warned to drive safely near Park Fire | $13.8M awarded for broadband internet in Sutter County | You can pick peaches at Chico State’s farm today

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, August 14.

In today’s episode:

  • Officials urge those returning to Park Fire burn scar to drive safely — Sarah Bohannon, NSPR
  • $13.4M grant could expand low-cost, broadband internet in Sutter County — Adia White, NSPR
  • U-Pick Peach event returns to Chico State’s University Farm — Adia White, NSPR
  • Now is the time to consider landscaping with native plants for a beautiful garden — Ken Devol, NSPR

NSPR is continuing to bring you news about the Park Fire. 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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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.
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.
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.
Adia White is a broadcast journalist and producer with nearly 10 years of experience. Her work has appeared on WNYC, This American Life, Capital Public Radio and other local and national programs. She started at North State Public Radio as a freelance reporter in 2017 before leaving for a stint at Northern California Public Media in Santa Rosa.