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Meet Mike O’Brien for District 1 Chico councilor | 'Bonfire Storytelling' tonight | Council member blames City of Chico for failed homelessness policy talks

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, October 24.

In today’s episode:

  • Meet Mike O’Brien for District 1 Chico councilor — Ken Devol, NSPR
  • ‘Bonfire’s Big Night Out’ aims to bring storytelling to greater heights — Angel Huracha, NSPR
  • Chico City Council member releases statement criticizing city’s homelessness policy, negotiations — Alec Stutson, NSPR
  • Safe Space requests city expedite application process for intake center — Alec Stutson, NSPR

Featured: 

Bonfire Storytelling Creator Bonnie Pipkin on stage in Chico, Calif.
Bonnie Pipkin
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Bonfire Storytelling
Creator Bonnie Pipkin’s ‘Bonfire’s Big Night Out: An Open Mic Story Slam’ takes over Chico State’s Laxson Auditorium this Thursday.

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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.
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.
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.