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Will DOGE Budget Cuts Bring Doomsday to Whiskeytown?

Is it doomsday for Whiskeytown National Recreation Area? With all of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts, will Whiskeytown National Recreation Area become an uncared-for free-for-all this summer? These are serious possible scenarios, with Whiskeytown National Recreation Area possibly losing 75 percent of its staff. Continue Reading

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North State Breakdown Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview – Special Meeting 02-11-2025

Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. Today’s episode covers the agenda for the Shasta County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on February 11, 2025, which will begin at 9 a.m. at the County Administration Center, 1450 Court Street,… Continue Reading

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Bidwell Mansion Fire Rekindles Conflicting Views of Chico’s Indigenous History

During the early morning hours of December 11, a fire swept through the historic Bidwell Mansion in downtown Chico. Nearly one week after the fire, a California State Park official announced in a December 17 press conference that the fire… Continue Reading

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Candidate Corkey Harmon’s Campaign is Riddled with Contradictions, Questionable Connections, Characters

So many questions. Who is Corkey Forest Harmon, and why exactly does he want to become Shasta County’s next District 3 Supervisor? Who is supporting Harmon’s campaign, and how do they benefit if Harmon wins? Clear answers have become increasingly… Continue Reading

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Letter to the Editor About Redding Rodeo Grounds by Retired Senator Maurice Johannesseen: Quit Kicking the Can Down the Road

To the Members of the Redding City Council Redding City Manager Director Travis Menne, Community Services Department I am writing to express my support for renewing a long-term lease for the Redding Rodeo Grounds. The rodeo is a long-established historic… Continue Reading

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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 Retaliates Against Recall Crye Supporter; Removes Her From Public Health Advisory Board

Judith Menoher, a 77-year-old retired educator and highly respected lifelong community volunteer, became the latest casualty of District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye’s grudge-fueled mean streak, assisted by District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones during Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting. “There was… Continue Reading