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No Contest in District 3 Supervisors Candidates’ Forum Between Mary Rickert and Corkey Harmon

District 3 Supervisor challenger Corkey Harmon showed up with 2 minutes to spare before the 6 p.m. start of his first public one-on-one face-off with two-term incumbent Mary Rickert. The forum was hosted by the Shasta League of Woman Voters… Continue Reading

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Board Majority Ignores Most Qualified Applicant, Hires Former Reverge Anselmo Consultant as Interim Resource Management Director

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors’ ultra-conservative board majority has struck again. Even legions of weary rational citizens — those stupefied by countless toxic “Shasta County Shit Show” meetings, people who’d ceased being surprised by board majority shenanigans — were… Continue Reading

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Title: Episode 26 – North State Breakdown – Controlling the Narrative

This week the North State Breakdown analyzes the Ellis Report regarding the controversial handling of a letter from the Attorney General by Kevin Crye and Patrick Jones, raising questions about transparency and potential legal violations. We also examine the disturbing… Continue Reading

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Policies Against Harassment, Abuse, Retaliation? Spell it Out for Some County Leaders, Says Former Shasta County Deputy/Interim CEO

During the last several years of extremist upheaval inside Shasta County Board of Supervisors meetings, most citizens who show up at the meetings to make public comments are regulars. But Tuesday, a woman’s appearance at the lectern brought a hush… Continue Reading

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Humorous Redding School District video sends students serious message: ‘Come back! We miss you!’

Doni: Hi, Seth Hemken. Welcome to A News Cafe, and thanks for taking the time to chat with me about your awesome video that’s getting lots of attention. Before first, before we go any further, I’ll drop your video right… Continue Reading

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Investigation Clears Supervisor Patrick Jones of Wrongdoing in Destroyed AG-Letter Controversy

District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones “did not improperly fail to disclose the Attorney General’s January 29, 2024 letter”. That was the conclusion of an outside investigation conducted by Sacramento-based Ellis Investigations into the controversy that arose after Jones destroyed a… Continue Reading