“Wasn’t broke but we got a fix, take your competence and hit the bricks”
Shasta County Information Officer David Maung Moves on to PG&E
Shasta County Information Officer David Maung has announced he’s moving on from the position he’s held since Oct. 2022. His last day is Friday, June 6. “I’ve made the decision to step away from my role at Shasta County to… Continue Reading
Shasta County’s New ROV Clint Curtis Fires Assistant ROV Joanna Francescut, MAGA Continues Domination of Board of Supervisors
On a muggy day in May which will go down in infamy in local politics, newly selected Shasta County Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis fired Assistant ROV Joanne Francescut, a 17-year veteran of Shasta County’s elections office earlier today. “This… Continue Reading
Olympian Matt Biondi Named New Swim/Dive Coach at Shasta College
Shasta College is excited to announce that 11-time Olympic medalist and swimming icon Matt Biondi will serve as the new head coach for the Shasta College Knights swim/dive team. Biondi will also lead the Redding Ducks, who will issue their… Continue Reading
My report on Saturday’s town hall meeting: Frankenstein, Godzilla, and all the usual suspects were there . . .
Yesterday, I spent a couple of hours at the library community room along with about 75 others. The occasion was “Meet Your New ROV: Clint Curtis” sponsored by none other than Patrick H. Jones, former BOS blight. And introducing him,… Continue Reading
Iraq War Purple Heart Combat Vet Faces Criminal Charges After Run-In with Off-Duty Redding Police Officer
On the morning of April 26, 62-year-old United States Marine Corps combat veteran Norman Valdez and Lisa Valdez, Norman’s 59-year-old wife of 19 years, hopped into their car at their McArthur area ranch in rural eastern Shasta County. They headed… Continue Reading
A News Café Booted from Public Library Town Hall Featuring New Shasta County ROV Clint Curtis
When newly selected Shasta County Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis was asked during interviews earlier this month what the first thing he would do if given the position, he said he’d restore transparency to the office. Saturday, Curtis chuckled as… Continue Reading
Crying Wolf: Does Northern California’s Growing Gray Wolf Population Pose a Public Safety Threat?
Waiting for the May 13 Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting to begin, Jim Rickert leaned his lanky body into a nearby wall and sighed. Jim and his wife, former Shasta County District 3 Supervisor Mary Rickert, own Prather Ranch… Continue Reading
Glenn Alan Watkins, June 22, 1953 – April 20, 2025: Devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend
Glenn Alan Watkins, 71, passed away on April 20, 2025, after a brief, brave battle with cancer. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Glenn lived a life centered on family, creativity, and quiet strength. He was born in Visalia,… Continue Reading
Changes to Civic, Highway 44 Contemplated in Riverfront Plan Update
Eye-opening ideas for Redding’s riverfront property—including a multi-use event center to replace the Civic Auditorium and rodeo arena—surfaced Tuesday as consultants and city staffers reported on the ongoing Riverfront Specific Plan update. Another noteworthy design concept includes remaking Highway… Continue Reading
