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Shasta County elections, the Clint Curtis way: 1-day results, zero logic-&-accuracy tests. ‘It is what it is.’

On September 20, 2025, Clint Curtis, Shasta County’s new Registrar of Voters, held an open house to let the public see changes he has made over his predecessor, Tom Toller, and before that, Toller‘s predecessor, Cathy Darling Allen. The first… Continue Reading

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Breaking News: Shasta County Board of Supes’ Error Means No Charter County Status, Despite Voters’ Wishes

Shasta County technically never became a charter county, because officials failed to file the paperwork. District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye revealed this bombshell disclosure during his Sunday, September 7, radio show. Board Chair Crye, renowned for his scapegoating governing style,… Continue Reading

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Testimony in Redding Trailer Park Shooting Reveals Contradictions as Case Moves to Trial

Thirty-five-year-old Michael Hale, who was shot outside a trailer in north Redding earlier this year, testified Wednesday in Shasta County Superior Court. Under oath Hale described the events that led up to the incident, and the subsequent gunshot injuries he… Continue Reading

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The North State Breakdown Episode 38: New California State and Chriss Street, The CFO of Secession

In this episode of The North State Breakdown, we take a closer look at a growing secessionist movement called New California State and its increasing influence in Shasta County. We explore how fringe political ideas are gaining traction through public… Continue Reading

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Letter to the Editor: Peaceful Protest Isn’t Harassment, but Democracy

Recent protests in front of District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye’s Ninja Coalition business really came out of a sense of frustration. People kept asking us, “What can we even do?” They’ve watched public comment get cut short, seen community members and public servants mocked or denied appointments, even to volunteer boards. Continue Reading

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The North State Breakdown Episode 37: 1000+ Protesters Gather in Redding for Hands-Off Protest

Description: More than 1,000 people showed up in Redding for the Hands Off protest, and in this episode, I break down what that growing turnout means for Shasta County and beyond. We’re seeing the real impact of federal cuts from… Continue Reading