Dear Supervisors and Sheriff Johnson:
We write to protest the removal of the press and public from the Board of Supervisors meeting
on Thursday, November 7, which violated the Brown Act’s open-meetings protections and
raises serious First Amendment concerns. Continue Reading
Continued patience is required for voters to accept the fact that it could be several weeks before Shasta County election winners and losers are known for sure. This, and other information, was shared Friday afternoon by Tom Toller, Shasta County… Continue Reading
The weekly meeting of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors was held as an evening meeting, called to order at 5:32 p.m. on November 7, 2024. The complete video and agenda are available here. Timestamps are in parentheses. (1:59) Item… Continue Reading
Today, first-time Shasta County Registrar of Voters Thomas Toller said although he understands that the public is hungry for election results, it could be weeks more before there’s a clearer idea of the election outcome. “I’m leery of making any… Continue Reading
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
A News Cafe spent the day at the Shasta County Elections Office. First, we attended a press conference conducted by Thomas Toller, Registrar of Voters. R.V. Scheide reported on that event. Second, we stayed at the elections office awaiting the… Continue Reading
It’s 7 p.m. election night, and CBS News is reporting former president Donald Trump is alleging widespread cheating in Pennsylvania. It’s not clear who’s winning the presidential contest, Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris. All the battleground states are toss-ups… Continue Reading
His real name is Tanner Johnson, but as he neared his last days at the job he once cherished, he told his beloved co-workers they could call him Elections Jesus. Initially, it was in jest that Johnson, the former Shasta… Continue Reading
With Election Day right around the corner on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, Shasta County is committed to ensuring that every resident has the tools and information needed to make voting smooth and successful. Now is the time to check that… Continue Reading
The ongoing challenges with the election process in Shasta County serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of hasty decisions. This issue was brought into sharp focus when Nevada County announced delays in their election results due to a… Continue Reading
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