In this episode of The North State Breakdown, we analyze the fight for fair wages and better working conditions for IHSS workers in Shasta County. Represented by SEIU Local 2015, these caregivers provide essential care to the county’s most vulnerable,… Continue Reading
Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. Today’s episode covers the agenda for the Shasta County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on February 11, 2025, which will begin at 9 a.m. at the County Administration Center, 1450 Court Street,… Continue Reading
Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. In this episode of North State Breakdown, we examine the resurgence of chemtrail conspiracy theories in Shasta County, sparked by Supervisor Kevin Crye’s decision to revisit the topic at a recent… Continue Reading
In this North State Breakdown Agenda Preview we look ahead to the January 14, 2025, Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. Along with the agenda overview, we focus on a controversial appointment to the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District… Continue Reading
Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. The upcoming meeting on December 19th, 2024, will be the last Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting of the year and will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 1450 Court Street. This… Continue Reading
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s tightly orchestrated Monday-afternoon visit to Shasta County came with scant advance notice. A select group of news organizations received a press release late Sunday about a “major announcement related to expanding career and education opportunities.” RSVPs… Continue Reading
The ongoing challenges with the election process in Shasta County serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of hasty decisions. This issue was brought into sharp focus when Nevada County announced delays in their election results due to a… Continue Reading
In this episode of North State Breakdown, we examine the controversial claims of voter fraud by a former Redding landlord, Charles Pierce, who allegedly boasted about using mail-in ballots from former tenants. We also draw parallels to the case of… Continue Reading
This week, The North State Breakdown looks underneath the hood of District 3 candidate Corkey Harmon’s campaign. From Harmon’s ties to far-right figures and potential conflicts of interest to a shocking fentanyl overdose at his ranch, this episode uncovers truths… Continue Reading
In this episode of North State Breakdown’s ‘Fast Facts,’ we discuss the recent appointment of Sean Ewing as Shasta County’s new Director of Resource Management. We look into the questionable panel selection process involving Supervisor Chris Kelstrom, CEO David Rickert,… Continue Reading
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