This former Chico police chief, current city councilmember and head of the Butter Interagency Narcotics Task Force says he's committed to finding actual solutions to the problems our community faces. We discuss cartels, guns on school campuses and the relentless homelessness dilemma.

Tehama County Supervisor Matt Hansen opens up about the quasi-criminal investigation into Supervisor Pati Nolen and the claims she's made against him. He also gets us up to speed on where the ground is sinking in the county due to over-pumping, and why he's worried about public safety. 

Former Chico Mayor Andrew Coolidge opens up about the homeless camp clearout lawsuit, losing his father in the Cascade Fire, the "ice rink controversy" and why he's now running for state assembly, district 3.

Our guest this week is the Editor-in-Chief of the Chico Enterprise-Record & Oroville Mercury-Register. Mike Wolcott talks about his long history in our area, from his childhood roots in Tehama County, to pursuing his big-city dreams of becoming a sports reporter. We talk about the role of journalism in democracy and how his team combats the "fake news" narrative.

Gaddie is a real-deal firefighter who the Action News Now team has gotten to know pretty well through his work as a public information office with Butte County Cal Fire. We talk about PFAs in firefighting gear, rescuing cats from trees, and why he stays in "business mode" to stay sane in this challenging profession.

This former California Farm Bureau President is also making a run for the state assembly, district 3. We talk about his background as a first-generation olive and citrus farmer, water management, GMOs and pesticides, and what he thinks about the reintroduction of wolves that started in Yellowstone, his favorite place to visit.

Tehama County's District 3 Supervisor is at the center of a criminal investigation after a recent Grand Jury report detailed concern about possible misconduct, alcohol use and secret recordings. She opens up about where she believes the claims against her stem from. Plus, we talk about her roots in the construction industry and her goals for her constituents.

Red Bluff's Police Chief Quintan Ortega worked his way up the ranks in the community he calls home. He's up against illegal drugs, mental health issues, homelessness and funding challenges, but seems to be brimming with compassion, humor and positivity. You just might find the man behind the badge to be truly inspiring.

Chico Unified School District's first-ever female superintendent has retired after 18 years. We talked about navigating the challenges of the COVID pandemic, complicated gender issues and how to serve a school lunch that's both healthy and edible.

The House of Representatives just approved President Trump's spending plan. We caught up with Northern California Congressman Doug Lamalfa right after the vote. He explains what it means for water storage in our area, Medicaid's future, public lands and rural hospitals.