This Chico State sociology professor is focused on getting ahead of disasters like wildfires and flooding with better planning. We also talk with Marianne Paiva about her post-Camp Fire research, and why she thinks being a mom will make her a better public servant.

Butte County's clerk-recorder is in Primary Election-prep mode. We talk about everything that goes into getting the ballots out to the right people, including eligible inmates! Keaton Denlay walks us through how his team makes sure each ballot counted is valid, and shares his stance on the push for stricter voter ID processes.

This former Assistant Shasta County Clerk & Registrar of Voters is running for the elected office this June. We talk about her experiences over the past nearly 2 decades when it comes to election security, fraud concerns, the need for more poll volunteers, ink over-spray issues and being unexpectedly fired.

From campaign spending to checking dinner receipts, the FPPC works to make sure you know what your elected officials are spending money on, and Adam Silver is at the helm. We talk about new rules in the works, managing challenges brought on by cryptocurrency and AI, and what happens to bad actors who get caught.

This Shasta County native first pushed for the State of Jefferson and now as a supervisor, he's focused on keeping water running in the ACID canal, plus streamlining planning and permitting to benefit the local economy. We also cover wolf management, bear hunting and election security.

Chico's District 7 councilmember is a planner by profession, and she is fighting to keep Public Works needs front and center. She believes better roads and bike lanes are a key part of public safety. Plus, as a lifelong musician, Bryce Goldstein says she'll work to keep downtown venues thriving amid recent closures.

This Modoc County rancher went from emergency services to the state legislature, and hit the ground running. Hadwick says it's better to show than tell when it comes to getting her Democratic counterparts to understand the needs of her Assembly District 1, the largest by territory in the state. We talk about wolves and other predators, wildfire management, Second Amendment protections and the need for better healthcare.

The Red Bluff native rose to fame but never forgot his hometown roots. We talk about his growing family, working with AI in the music industry, his side gig shoeing horses, and why singing the national anthem still makes him sweat!

The Chico Housing Action Team Executive Director shares how she went from trying to build her own wealth in real estate, to helping others do the same. Young explains why “housing first” isn’t about handouts, and why local support for non-profits like CHAT can benefit the whole community.

Your favorite morning weatherman returns to the Action News Now studio to dish about what's keeping him busy these days: a new career with the CA Department of Fish & Wildlife. And now that he's no longer an employee here, he gets honest about past co-workers, working the early morning and late evening shifts, and all the other not-so-glamorous aspects of TV news.