Judith Menoher, a 77-year-old retired educator and highly respected lifelong community volunteer, became the latest casualty of District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye’s grudge-fueled mean streak, assisted by District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones during Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting. “There was… Continue Reading
There is zero love lost between Shasta County supervisors Tim Garman and Kevin Crye. In the last weeks their simmering dislike for one another has reached a boiling point that has slopped over into supervisors meetings. Their rift has also… Continue Reading
Editor’s note: Two new passages were added to the conclusion of this story on the afternoon of June 26, 2024. One is a statement from Allen Long. The other is a statement from Laura Hobbs’ webpage. We apologize for any… Continue Reading
Nathan Pinkney, arguably one of Shasta County’s most left-leaning, widely recognized, outspoken community advocates, may soon have a seat upon one of the most sketchy, toothless conservative boards; the Shasta County Elections Commission. For some perspective, Garman’s recommendation that Pinkney… Continue Reading
Mark this somber date in Shasta County’s history books: June 19, 2024 – Juneteenth, as a matter of fact — not that Shasta County recognizes anything as progressive as Juneteenth. June 19, 2024 is the date when the hard-right majority… Continue Reading
Let’s cut to the chase before wading into Wednesday’s tangle of legal weeds from Day 2 of the Hobbs vs. Long et al lawsuit hearing at the Shasta County Courthouse. In short, no ruling was made by Shasta County Superior… Continue Reading
Tuesday morning, the crush of people who filled the hallway outside the last courtroom on the sixth floor of the Shasta County Courthouse resembled sports fans clamoring toward the entrance to ensure snagging the best seats inside. Election-denier Laura Hobbs… Continue Reading
Who died and made Shasta County District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye king? Renowned for a pants-on-fire personality disorder, low moral fortitude, and what must be a record for the shortest stint in office before being targeted for recall, King Crye is… Continue Reading
Once again, A News Cafe is a winner. Out of 2,964 total statewide entries submitted to the 2023 California News Publishers Association’s California Journalism Awards, five members of A News Cafe’s team are on the list of finalists. ANC’s CNPA… Continue Reading
Laura Hobbs, the defeated District 2 Supervisor candidate who brought a double lawsuit against the District 2 winner and the retired Registrar of Voters, was back in court Wednesday morning. Nine days ago Hobbs was in the same sixth-floor courtroom… Continue Reading
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