Democratic Central Committee of Shasta County Resolution in support of the Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Prohibit Involvement in Iran
The Democratic Central Committee of Shasta County has issued the following press release.
Iran, Israel, and America: How We Can Avoid Another Endless War
Perhaps you once again hear George W. Bush’s familiar Texan dialect ringing in your head with all the post 9/11 talk of the Middle East lately. In the past few days, we’ve been on edge wondering how involved the United… Continue Reading
Shasta County Board of Supervisor’s Big Beautiful Budget Week Reveals Culture of Austerity
Shasta County’s recommended fiscal year budget will shrink 3.5 percent according to figures released last week during three days of budget presentations at the Board of Supervisors. The recommended budget for 2025-2026 is $685,293,258, nearly $25 million less than the… Continue Reading
Power of people’s voices: North State ‘No Kings’ demonstrators show and tell why they’re furious with Trump
Redding on Saturday witnessed its largest anti-Trump protest so far in solidarity with similar No Kings demonstrations across the nation. Upwards of 2,500 people, according to one reliable count, turned out at the height of the demonstration that was promoted… Continue Reading
Shasta County Supervisors Turn Their Back on Southern California, Support Trump’s Invasion
Here’s a question for all you restaurant owners, cattle ranchers, strawberry farmers, construction contractors and any other local businesses reliant on Latino labor, documented and undocumented, not to mention all the customers dependent on your products and services: When ICE and… Continue Reading
Ride Against the War in Gaza Passes Through Shasta County
It was precisely noon when Bob Sanders pulled up to From the Hearth in downtown Redding on his bicycle Saturday. He was right on time. The 70-year-old Jewish American from New Hampshire left the Bay Area last Monday on a… Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: It’s about the money!
As the Shasta County Board of Supervisors (SCBOS) enters its lengthy three-day budget hearings, let us understand a few things. Shasta County heavily relies on federal and state funds for various programs and services; we are a welfare county. Continue Reading
Judge Dismisses Gorder’s Request for TRO Against Shasta County. Gorder Regroups, Prepares for Trial
It takes a strong person to go up against an entire county, its CEO, and board, but that’s exactly what former Shasta County Public Defender Jeffrey Gorder did yesterday inside Shasta County Superior Court. Honorable Shasta County Judge Benjamin Hannah… Continue Reading
“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
