Straight from the Source with Hayley Watts

Marti Brown says a safer Willows is in the works

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".

Chief Billy Aldridge is staffing up and cracking down on crime

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.

Melani Kain wants to give you a voice in Tehama County

This retired county worker says she knows how local government works from a career working behind the scenes, and that's why she's running for Supervisor District 3. We talk about her goals for better transparency and community involvement with issues before the board of supervisors. Public safety is a big focus for, which is no surprise since she's married to current Sheriff Dave Kain.

Assemb. James Gallagher wants to represent you in Congress

Gallagher says he'll fight for lower gas prices and affordability, and will tackle waste and fraud. The Northern California lawmaker talks about what motivated him to run for a seat as a federal representative after the death of Rep. Doug Lamalfa earlier this year.

Dr. Frank Nigro says Shasta is more than a community college

The Shasta College president has local roots, and a background in English. We talk about what the community college has to offer, above and beyond what many might expect! Plus, the role of AI in higher education, expected state funding and why he loves long-distance running.