Can you bear one more mention of last week’s media-room controversy? During Tuesday’s Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting, District 1 Supervisor/Chair Kevin Crye and CEO David Rickert suddenly seemed intent to rid themselves of the media-room hot potato they… Continue Reading
On July 30, 2024 the First Amendment Coalition (FAC) sent the following letter to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors opposing its purported “media policies and procedures” described in a press release issued on July 29. At best, these policies… Continue Reading
This week the Breakdown does something a little different. We produced a short Documentary that takes a look at the events leading up to and including the July 23 2024 Board of Supervisor meeting and the events that ensued.
As I write this on Monday afternoon, July 29, the northern edge of the Park Fire is 20 miles due south from our home. At 370,236 acres, about 500 square miles, it is a red rash the size of Los… Continue Reading
The Park fire grew from 307,000 acres to 350,000 acres Saturday…most of the growth was on the North ½ of the fire. The fire is holding on Hwy 32 in the Forest Ranch area. Calfire is using dozers on the… Continue Reading
JULY 27, 2024 UPDATE: Click here for current information about Park Fire evacuation maps, orders and warnings. Click here for impacted areas map. Click here for KRCR’s Know Your Zone guide. ### Former north state journalist Courtney Kreider provided… Continue Reading
The same day that much of the North State came under attack by the Park Fire, and thousands of residents evacuated and fled the fire in search of shelter and safety, freedom of the press came under fire in Shasta County with stringent rules authorized by Shasta County’s board majority, the CEO and county counsel. Continue Reading
Diminutive, soft-spoken, 40-year-old Jenny O’Connell — known for her extreme expressions of compassion, a lifetime of community dedication, and a deep love of strawberry-themed objects and attire — walked into Tuesday’s Shasta County’s Board of Supervisors meeting as usual. She… Continue Reading
This North State Breakdown investigates controversial appointments made by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and instances of political retaliation. From financial ties influencing key roles to the removal of political opponents, The North State Breakdown uncovers troubling trends in… Continue Reading
R.V. Scheide: Biden dropped out! Holy cow! Where were you when you heard President Joe Biden was dropping out of the race? What are your first impressions? I had just woken up and was lying in bed reading my phone. It… Continue Reading
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