This is my somewhat humble — likely futile, hoping not — attempt at trying to reason with those who consider themselves as some sort of “better version” of MAGA; those who consider themselves to be conservative, moderate, reasonable, caring, middle-of-the… Continue Reading
Seemingly untouchable, Congressman Doug LaMalfa has been California’s District 1 Republican representative since 2013. Rose Penelope Yee of Redding believes it’s time for LaMalfa to go, and that come November, she’s just the one to show him the door. Granted,… Continue Reading
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
The North State Breakdown attended the “Election’s Task Force” a so-called citizens election group and made some interesting discoveries. We also discuss the Appointment of interim director Wyatt Paxton and his controversial history with the Shasta County Resource Management department.… Continue Reading
Welcome to the third installment of A News Café’s attempt to report on every school board race in Shasta County this election season. Previously we’ve covered the Shasta County Board of Education where four seats are up for grabs and… Continue Reading
Phil Fountain’s inspiration for today’s cartoon comes from the Sept. 10 Shasta County Board of Supervisor’s majority’s decision to bypass the appointment of the most qualified person as the new Director of the county’s Resource Management department, and instead hire… Continue Reading
The regularly scheduled weekly Tuesday morning meeting of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on September 10, 2024. The complete video and agenda are available here. Timestamps are in parentheses. (2:11) CALL TO… Continue Reading
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
Shasta County announces that Laura Burch, Director of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), will be on leave starting Monday, September 16, 2024, for a planned medical event. Ms. Burch will return to her role once medically approved to… Continue Reading
This fall, the Shasta College Theatre Department will bring Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” to life, a play steeped in potent social commentary and compelling characters. This timeless story, set in 19th-century Norway, explores the intricate dynamics of individual identity,… Continue Reading
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