Roman Battaglia
Reporter | Jefferson Public RadioRoman came to JPR as part of the Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism in 2019. He then joined Delaware Public Media as a Report For America fellow before returning to the west coast. He focuses on politics, science, the environment and energy reporting. When not out in the field, Roman enjoys traveling and reading.
Get in touch with Roman at battaglir@sou.edu
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Michael Gallagher finished ahead of incumbent Chris Kelstrom in the June primary, but neither won a majority, sending the contest for the District 5 supervisor seat to a November runoff. -
A dispute over flat charges for parks and public safety has become a broader fight over affordability, public trust and the city’s financial flexibility. -
Scientists and high school interns are studying gray whales in Port Orford and the changes in kelp and zooplankton that may explain their scarcity. -
A U.S. House Committee is investigating Oregon Wild, Cascadia Wildlands and 17 other environmental groups over taxpayer-funded attorney fees. -
Shasta County's elections chief wanted Tina Peters to help with the November election, drawing opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and California's senators. -
The California Transportation Commission recently approved $124 million dollars for major improvements to I-5 through Redding. -
The displays target visitors who may not realize they are in a hazard zone or know how to respond when a tsunami threatens. -
The unnamed developer originally behind Medford’s Creekside Quarter did not submit a proposal when the city sought developers earlier this year. -
The Ashland City Council is considering whether or not to renew a fee that’s helped keep the city's parks department afloat. -
Shasta County’s outgoing elections chief wants to hire Peters as a consultant, but questions remain about parole restrictions and county approval.
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The sheriff says the cameras helped solve crimes, but privacy concerns and vandalism led the county to end its contract with Flock. -
The temporary court order includes nighttime restrictions, area closures and a pause on new event permits while the Forest Service conducts further environmental review.
