Ken Devol

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Host, All Things Considered at KCHO/KFPR-FM (Chico, CA)

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Quick reads - Trinity Alps could be sold if Senate bill passes

5 days ago | mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Anthony Vasek |Erik Adams |Ken Devol

Thousands of acres of federal land in Trinity and Siskiyou counties could be sold if a new Senate reconciliation bill passes. According to reporting by the Redding Record Searchlight, the legislation includes a provision that would allow over three million acres of public land in 11 Western states to be stripped of its protected status and sold. The land is currently managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service.
Controversial Bidwell Park road closure moves forward | North State burn permits suspended | At Home to close Chico location

1 week ago | mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Alec Stutson |Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Headlines is published every weekday morning at 8:30 a.m. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and NPR One. Theme song Borough is courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. Headlines Bidwell ParkCaliforniaButte CountyShasta CountyChico, CaliforniaTehama CountyWildfirePlumas County
Quick reads - Chico City Council to consider 4 options for road rehabilitation in Lower Bidwell Park

1 week ago | mynspr.org | Anthony Vasek |Sarina Grossi |Ken Devol |Angel Huracha

The Chico City Council is set to weigh four options to reduce vehicle hazards on a well-used stretch of road in Lower Bidwell Park. South Park Drive runs from Cypress Street to Caper Acres. It's currently open to cars, but one proposal would close it off entirely to vehicles. Two other options would add a separated pedestrian and bike path — one with and one without more parking. Another proposal is the simplest, just repave the road. Nearby residents favored the least invasive option to repave.
Quick reads - Redding Regional Airport expects month-long closures for runway upgrades

1 week ago | mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Anthony Vasek |Ken Devol |Angel Huracha

People in the Redding area looking to book a flight later this year might need to look to other airports. The Redding Regional Airport is expected to close for nearly a month this fall. According to reporting by the Redding Record Searchlight, the city received almost $32 million in federal grant funding to resurface the main runway and upgrade runway lighting. The current plan is to close the airport Sept. 23 and reopen it on Oct. 21.
Quick reads - ‘No Kings Day’ demonstration planned in Chico, Redding

2 weeks ago | mynspr.org | Ken Devol |Angel Huracha |Anthony Vasek |Alec Stutson

Protestors from around the North State will gather on Saturday morning to demonstrate against actions taken by the Trump administration. 'No Kings Day' is a nationwide event pushing back against what many see as a rising threat to democracy. In Chico, participants will gather at the 'Our Hands' sculpture at 10 a.m., then move on to the city plaza. Dissenters in Redding will meet at city hall from 9 to 10 a.m.'No Kings Day' coincides with Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday.
Quick reads - Highway 172 to close for removal of trees damaged by Park Fire

3 weeks ago | mynspr.org | Ken Devol |Alec Stutson |Anthony Vasek

There’s no more room at the inn at the City of Shasta Lake Animal Shelter. Volunteers told KRCR they’re full and are calling on the community to step up and adopt a dog. Lead Volunteer Cheri Steffen says they’re sheltering 18 dogs, but only have 10 kennels. There are six dogs up for adoption with more to come. A new bill in the state assembly would set aside money to pay student teachers and classroom aides, who usually have to work for free while earning their official credentials.
Spotted a gray wolf? Siskiyou County wants to know

3 weeks ago | mynspr.org | Ken Devol

Gray wolves began to filter back into California in 2018 after being hunted to extinction a century ago. Many people welcome their return, but North State ranchers are increasingly frustrated and concerned as they see increasing wolf attacks of their livestock. “What we’re trying to do is use webpage reporting ... to help us verify if it is indeed a wolf.” - Jeremiah LaRue, Siskiyou County Sheriff Nearly half of these attacks have occurred in Siskiyou County over the last four years.
Quick reads - Red flag warning in effect for North State amid wildfire risk

3 weeks ago | mynspr.org | Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson |Ken Devol |Erik Adams

A red flag warning is in effect until 8 p.m. today. Gusty winds and low humidity, combined with hot temperature helps increase the likelihood of wildfires. Winds should be 15 to 25 miles per hour, but gusts can be up to 40 miles per hour. According to the National Weather Service, the highest threat is in the north Sacramento Valley along and west of the I-5 corridor. Outdoor burning is not recommended while a red flag warning is enacted.
Bidwell Mansion arsonist will likely serve less than full sentence

4 weeks ago | mynspr.org | Ken Devol

The man who burned down Chico’s historic Bidwell Mansion received an 11-year sentence after admitting to the crime. But Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey says he could serve less than that. Ramsey told NSPR that if Kevin Alexander Carlson is on good behavior in prison he could get incentive credits, which could take at least three years off his sentence. It could also be reduced further for other reasons.
Extreme heat, fire danger return to the North State

4 weeks ago | mynspr.org | Ken Devol

It’s going to be extremely hot Friday and Saturday. And that heat will be paired with wind and low humidity, which means elevated fire weather conditions. Rick Carhart, public information officer with Cal Fire’s Butte Unit, said the agency is at peak staffing and has already responded to several small wildfires in the area.