This former Lieutenant & homicide detective for the Redding Police Department came out of retirement to fight for change in his community. The self-described conservative says he's still in the minority on a lot of local issues, but says that won't stop him from standing up for what he believes to be truth, facts and common sense. We talk about efforts to build new behavioral health and correctional facilities, chemtrails(!) and reducing the risk of devastating wildfires.

Shelly Rogers is not retired, yet she finds the time to help out at 4 different Butte County animal organizations. We talk about coyotes in neighborhoods, whether or not to feed feral cats, what happened to the animals taken from Kirshner, and what motivates her to foster now 173 dogs and cats, and counting.

This Northern California native wants to set a good example for her kids, and create a safe community. She discusses what she thinks the sales tax proposal could do for the city when it comes to public safety and services like the Civic Auditorium. We also talk about the challenges of being a mom, endurance athlete and small business owner.

This former Fire Chief turned politician says Oroville is an amazing community to be a part of, but also says they need to work harder to let the rest of the world know that. We discuss how technology is improving public safety, steps forward in the homeless crisis (plus continuing challenges, like dumping trash in the Feather River). We also discuss FERC stalling on the Oroville Dam licensing agreement, and what it would mean for the city if the deal is renewed.

This District 1 Butte County supervisor says the job's taught him a lot. Also a veteran, he initially ran for office on a mission to build the now nearly-complete Veteran's Memorial. Since then, he's taken on the task of fighting to get the FERC to renew the Oroville Dam license. He says the state should be doing a lot more for the community that's hosting the massive reservoir. We also talk about AI, social media, milking cows and what it will take for people to be a little kinder to one another.

This town councilmember and Camp Fire survivor rebuilt her home, and is spending her free time making sure others can do the same. From new rules for chicken ownership, to building a sewer for the business district, Lange shares what local leaders are working on. She also answers *some of our questions about what instigated the investigation into the town's building division.

This local business owner and current Chico councilmember is committed to improving the city he calls home. He sought out Chico for it's unique blend of culture, community-oriented living and relief from big-city problems. Now, he's laser focused on key goals like preventing flooding at 5-mile, mitigating the impacts of homelessness and the continuing Warren Agreement, plus revamping the downtown area. The local gym owner also shares his secret to living a long and healthy life.

This local business owner is known for his many fundraisers that benefit our community, specifically kids and families in need. Farshad Azad shares more about why he came to the U.S. in the first place, driven by a desire to study political science and to have the right to free speech. We talk about how martial arts isn't really about fighting, but about bettering yourself on all levels.

He hails from the East Coast but now calls Butte County home. We talk to Public Health Officer Dr. Jarett Beaudoin about everything from the E. Coli detection in Big Chico Creek, to vaccine safety, the "MAHA" movement, Lyme Disease, and what's driving the mental health crisis. And you might be surprised to learn that this health expert's favorite local restaurant is found inside a gas station!

This city councilmember is not afraid to tell you what he believes to be right and wrong. Chuck Reynolds talks about his battle to keep pot shops out of the Oroville, waging a war against the "MJ Five", his work to secure the transition from a city fire department to a contract with Cal Fire, and why he believes regular people make better leaders than career politicians.