Back in the late 19th century, when robber barons owned state and local governments and legislatures lock, stock and barrel, the need for direct democracy measures to throw the corrupt bums out every now and then became readily apparent to… Continue Reading
This week Benjamin Nowain covers Eastern Shasta County fires before addressing Shasta County Brown Act allegations. Benjamin Nowain is an Analyst at Shasta County Health and Human Services. He grew up in Palo Cedro, and has a penchant for storytelling.… Continue Reading
Aug. 19, 1992 My family and I left my grandpa’s house in Round Mountain, California, after our annual visit. I was 11. Since the 1930s, my family has either lived on the 160 Shasta County acres or gathered there each… Continue Reading
The Shasta Environmental Alliance’s June 2021 newsletter covered a number of topics, including the Fountain Wind Project, and the Shasta County Planning Commission public hearing on Tuesday during which commissioners will decide whether a use permit will be granted for… Continue Reading
College students throughout Shasta, Trinity, and Tehama counties have struggled financially during the global pandemic. Many students had to choose between going to school, providing for their families, or staying home to raise and homeschool children. At the onset of… Continue Reading
Has it been just two-and-a-half months since all the fanfare and hoopla that surrounded the unveiling of the Red White and Blueprint project? Carlos Zapata, RW&B leader and internet patriot darling, made so many grandiose proclamations; so many promises. But… Continue Reading
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), passed by a hair when the Democrats had control of all levels of the Federal Government, was the most impactful piece of healthcare legislation since the implementation of Medicare and Medicaid in the 1960s. Unfortunately,… Continue Reading
The good news is that Jake Mangas, the bright and energetic Redding native who’s the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, has a well-functioning inner voice. The bad news is that sometimes he seems to turn a deaf ear to… Continue Reading
During extremely hot weather, Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency follows its heat response plan, which includes distributing educational information about staying cool to the public and working with community partners to monitor conditions and assist those in need.… Continue Reading
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