Shasta County, this post is for you.
I am quiet by nature and prefer to avoid confrontation. And yet …
I find myself in a moment when it is important to speak up. I am in my 12th and final year of service on the Shasta County Board of Education. Continue Reading
I’m trying to find the right way to say this without coming across as hostile: People of Happy Valley, y’all really need to manage your dogs better. It’s a nearly weekly occurrence that a dog has escaped its property to chase me down, attempting to attack me. Continue Reading
In the summer of 2024 our Paris Park Homeowners Association was contacted by the City of Redding sewer dept about thousands of gallons of clean water flowing into the sewer from one of our home’s laterals. We were advised it… Continue Reading
The latest Census Bureau statistics show that approximately 40,000 Shasta County residents are aged 65 and over. That means many of them are receiving Social Security Retirement or Disability benefits, as well as Medicare. Why is that number important? Because… Continue Reading
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
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
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
Donna Jones Nelson, cherished wife, mother, sister, friend and volunteer extraordinaire, passed away at 90 years of age on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026. Donna was born on June 30, 1935, in Oak Park, Illinois, the eldest of five children,… Continue Reading
As a parent of two young children, I’ve learned that raising a family is equal parts joy, chaos, and constant learning. Like many other parents, I’ve spent countless hours wondering if I’ve made the right choices for my kids during… Continue Reading
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