Straight from the Source with Hayley Watts

Coach Robby Snelling won't take all the credit for Butte's football success

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.

Scott Thomson wants you to get involved in local politics

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.

Dave Kelly has an unstoppable need to help his community

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.

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.