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New tool could help predict fire behavior | First human case of West Nile Virus reported in Shasta County | ‘Save the El Rey’ hopes to take over Chico’s iconic theater

By Sarah Bohannon,
Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove, Adia White
Published September 19, 2024 at 3:53 PM PDT

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, September 19.

In today’s episode:

  • A new computer model may help communities better prepare for wildfire — Ken Devol, NSPR
  • Shasta County reports its first human case of West Nile Virus this year — Adia White, NSPR
  • ‘Save the El Rey’ hopes to purchase and restore the Chico landmark — Angel Huracha, NSPR
  • The Plumas County green waste facility is closing for winter — Ken Devol, NSPR
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Sarah Bohannon
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.
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Ken Devol
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.
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Angel Huracha
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.
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Ava Norgrove
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.
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Adia White
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.
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