Author: Phil Fountain
Clint Crosses the Aisle, Finds Himself in “Novelties and Games”
“Wasn’t broke but we got a fix, take your competence and hit the bricks”
I Know Where the Loopholes Are and How to Use ’em!
This Phil Fountain cartoon was inspired by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors’ upcoming April 30 special meeting to select a new Registrar of Voters, and journalist R.V. Scheide‘s recent report on ROV candidate Clint Curtis.
The Key to Surviving These Times is Preparedness!
This Phil Fountain cartoon was inspired by incidents that took place at the Jan. 28, 2025 Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. The meeting was covered by journalist R.V. Scheide. And video reporter Benjamin Nowain’s North State Breakdown delved into… Continue Reading
The seats of power still have ‘butt dents’
Things are never so bad that a Philbert Cartoon can’t make it worse.
This Phil Fountain cartoon was inspired by the results of the 2024 General Election. Check back with A News Cafe for ongoing elections updates. Continue Reading
‘It’s Crye’s Party and He’ll Cancel if He Wants To’
Phil’s inspiration for today’s cartoon comes from Supervisor Kevin Crye’s cancelation of Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, followed by Crye’s announcement on his radio show of a special meeting on the steps of the county admin building, followed by his… Continue Reading
‘No qualified candidates need apply’
Phil Fountain’s inspiration for today’s cartoon comes from the Sept. 10 Shasta County Board of Supervisor’s majority’s decision to bypass the appointment of the most qualified person as the new Director of the county’s Resource Management department, and instead hire… Continue Reading
‘Gosh, what’s the problem? We’ll put in a window, sheesh’
Phil Fountain’s inspiration for today’s cartoon comes from the county’s recent decision to limit media members’ mobility access within the Shasta County Board chambers. This policy change followed an incident at the July 23 Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting.… Continue Reading


