With permission granted by his family, it is with the deepest sadness that I report that Doug Craig, a long-time friend and prolific contributor here at A News Cafe, died on Oct. 6, 2023. Doug was an extraordinary human being… Continue Reading
When a 13-year-old Redding middle school student died after swallowing a counterfeit pain reliever that was laced with fentanyl, authorities arrested the pill’s provider and sought a murder conviction. Ultimately, 20-year-old Ryan Andrew Harrison, who was marketing the pills as… Continue Reading
On Tuesday evening, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors will consider board chair Patrick Jones’ request to transform his 151-acre parcel on the Millville Plains into a commercial recreation zone so Jones can build his dream project, a state-of-the-art sports… Continue Reading
I don’t know why it didn’t dawn on me sooner to knit during Shasta County Board of Supervisors meetings to make them more tolerable. Knitting is not a new coping strategy for me. I once anxiously knit an entire hat… Continue Reading
After a nearly 18-month wait and near the end of an eight-hour meeting Tuesday, Shasta County’s Board of Supervisors on a 3-2 vote selected Dr. James Chienchung Mu, 61 — a family medicine practitioner who’s worked for nearly 34 years… Continue Reading
Being of Jewish heritage all the way back, I have perspective on the Israel-Palestine conflicts that others may not. Palestine was there for thousands of years. There were Jewish people living there at the time, and nobody bothered anyone. But… Continue Reading
It may be the greatest rags-to-riches story in Shasta County’s political history. In just two short years of public life, District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye has gone from declaring no reportable income on his campaign finance forms to purchasing, with… Continue Reading
Transportation, tourism and public safety were the top attention-grabbers Monday at the initial gathering of community members tasked with determining what to emphasize in a far-reaching plan for development of 500 acres of riverfront property in Redding. The Community Coalition,… Continue Reading
There is some great news for Medicare beneficiaries. The Medicare website that allows you to compare Part D Drug plans, as well as supplemental coverage, is up and running for a “sneak peek: www.medicare.gov”. Historically it did not go live… Continue Reading
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 16 pieces of legislation in Sacramento Wednesday, including one — Assembly Bill 969 — that will have a direct impact on Shasta County Elections, much to the chagrin of three county supervisors determined to hand-count… Continue Reading
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