There has been considerable recent discussion about the County partnering with Simpson University to bring a medical school to Shasta County. I wanted to share where I stand on this issue. Continue Reading
The Shasta County Agricultural Commissioner is urgently asking residents to take immediate action after invasive glassy-winged sharpshooters were detected on plant shipments delivered to Costco stores throughout California. Residents who purchased grapevines or citrus plants from any Costco store since… Continue Reading
Given that the Voter Information Guide (VIG) is the single most important source of information for voters in deciding how to vote on issues, and, that it is sent to every single Shasta County voter, I was particularly careful and… Continue Reading
In the early 1900s a young woman, her husband and baby boy left their Greek homeland for passage to the United States to start a new life. Inside her coat she’d sewn a generational secret; a small bundle of oregano… Continue Reading
On June 2nd we are facing one of the most consequential elections seen in Shasta County for decades. Many mainstream voters fail to cast ballots in primary elections, creating a vacuum which often leads to extremists prevailing. The hundred thousand… Continue Reading
Editor’s note: The following post was written by Dawn Duckett of Cottonwood, scheduled for presentation during today’s Shasta County Board of Supervisor’s public comment period. Good morning Board. With the election coming up in two weeks, I want to address… Continue Reading
Shasta College will hold its 76th Commencement ceremony at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, in the Shasta College Memorial Stadium. A total of 1,869 degree applications, including 326 certificate applications, have been received. Among the graduates there are… Continue Reading
Measure B is not what it claims to be. Rather than strengthening Shasta County’s elections, it would undermine the very way that 85% of Shasta County residents choose to vote – which is by mail. If passed, Measure B would… Continue Reading
Performing at the 22nd annual Mushroom Festival in McCloud CA this year will be the Summer Schappell Band, featuring that talented little girl from Lakehead who represented Shasta County very well nationally. After taking a break from the music business… Continue Reading
The word “addiction” might be a tad strong when it comes to describing Teresa Moravec’s obsession with irises, but just barely. Moravec traces her love of irises to her mother and grandmother. “I’ve always loved gardening,” Moravec said as she… Continue Reading
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