This local contractor isn't just the third-generation business owner behind major projects like the Butte County Jail. He's also involved in the Chico Chamber of Commerce, Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley and Valley Contractors Exchange to name just a few! We talk about philanthropy, civic engagement and building a company that people can trust.

The General Manager/Partner at Deer Creek Broadcasting used to be the GM here at Action News Now. We talk about the future of the industry, what viewers and listeners want in their "on-air" hosts, and why he left a career in law enforcement.

This county supervisor is also a Navy veteran, cryptologist, walnut farmer and educator. We talk about groundwater, risk assessment & why a data center could benefit Tehama County.

Caput is a cybersecurity expert and "ethical hacker" who says AI could soon take his job, and likely yours and mine as well! But it's not all gloom & doom. We discuss ways to protect your identity, and how advances in technology could open up new careers paths for human creativity.

This city manager ran things in Biggs, then Orland, before tackling the latest challenge: retired life with his wife, kids and grandchildren. We talk about his accomplishments, working with a revolving door of bosses on city council, and what he wants all up and coming professionals to keep in mind.

This Butte College head coach returned to his local roots after playing college ball. He says the role offers the perfect balance of fierce competition, and a little time to be a family man as well. We talk about Robby Snelling's own football career as a player, and the secret sauce that makes Butte Football so successful.

This Oroville City Councilmember is a return podcast guest, back to talk about a book he just published: The Watchman's Call. While the book is written from Thomson's perspective as a Christian pastor, he says it applies to anyone who feels helpless about the future of their community. We talk about the best ways for the average person to truly affect change at the local level.

This Orland Volunteer firefighter is on a mission to step things up when it comes to public safety. He talks about his efforts to improve wellness for volunteers, and improve communication with the public. Plus, Dave Kelly shares his back story in law enforcement and safety work for PG&E.

Willows City Manager Marti Brown talks about small-town charm, how the city could pay to bring back its own police department, plus what's planned for the massive homeless camp in "the bamboo".

Billy Aldridge went from military service to the Butte County Sheriff's Office and eventually was appointed as Chief of the Chico Police Department. We talk about the impact of technology and culture changes throughout his career. Plus, how his team has navigated the local homeless crisis and soft on crime legislation.