Judas came to mind Tuesday during the Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. With stunningly duplicitous performances from the dais, supervisors Les Baugh, Tim Garman and Patrick Jones delivered phony-baloney farewells to CEO Matt Pontes, the very man whose life… Continue Reading
On the night of one of the most significant elections in Shasta County’s history, the important business of processing ballots was interrupted by a group of people who decided election night was the perfect time to demand an audience with… Continue Reading
Pat Minturn, who recently announced his retirement after nearly 30 years as Shasta County’s Public Works director, may serve as the county’s interim CEO until a permanent county leader is selected. The decision was made during Tuesday’s Shasta County Board… Continue Reading
Two years after their sons were victims of hazing and sexual assault by bigger, older varsity football players, a pair of mothers still await justice, not just for their boys, but every student brutalized while attending West Valley High School.… Continue Reading
District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones got his wish. Tragically, Jones’ granted wish puts Shasta County in even greater peril. Matt Pontes, Shasta County’s CEO for just 26 months, disclosed to staff Wednesday that he will leave his position as the… Continue Reading
Initially, there was no American flag visible in the Redding Library’s community room Monday evening. Even so, the Pledge of Allegiance and Old Glory were on the minds of many people who attended the League of Women Voters‘ latest candidate… Continue Reading
First there were three: Kevin Crye, Erin Resner and Kymberly Vollmers. Now there are just two: Kevin Crye and Erin Resner. We’re talking candidates vying for the District 1 Shasta County Supervisor seat, a position up for grabs in the… Continue Reading
Dr. Karen Ramstrom has been removed as Shasta County’s chief medical officer. She was fired by Shasta County Supervisors’ majority trio late this afternoon. The decision was announced at the conclusion of the Board of Supervisors meeting after a yet-another… Continue Reading
If you thought that Shasta County’s progressives and conservatives were divided, take a look at Shasta County’s Republicans. They’re so deeply fractured that they’ve devolved into public bickering, subdivision, back-stabbing, and airing their dirty laundry. Take last night’s Shasta County… Continue Reading
UPDATE: A 4-1 vote of approval of county CEO Matt Pontes was reached during the Shasta County Board of Supervisors’ closed-session evaluation of Pontes Tuesday evening. The dissenting vote was cast by District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones. Here’s an excerpt… Continue Reading
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