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Shasta County District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye to South American Asylum Seekers: Drop Dead
When it comes to the arc of the moral universe, I confess I was in the Ta-Nehisi Coates camp decades before he riffed off MLK in his 2015 bestseller, “Between the World and Me.”
And here we are now, in a state of chaos, confined to a box we might call Schrödinger’s County. We’re not binary liberal/conservative, left/right, Democrat/Republican. We’re all over the place, hundreds of chaotic collisions. It’s complicated. Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Say No to White Nationalist BOS Agenda Item R-3
As the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” But, I also think the great doctor understood that the ark will not bend on its own; it… Continue Reading
Shasta College To Sign MOU with Chico State to Support Transfer Student Success
On Monday, April 29, 2024, Chico State President Steve Perez and Interim Superintendent/President of Shasta College, Dr. Kevin O’Rorke, will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize dual admission and streamline the transfer process for students interested in pursuing… Continue Reading
Redding Reaffirms Opposition to Casino Expansion Plans; Council Agenda Includes Energy Projects, Body Worn Cameras and Parking
A divided Redding City Council voted Tuesday to repeat its opposition to Win-River Casino’s proposed expansion and relocation to land fronting Interstate 5 just south of the South Bonnyview Road interchange. The move, following a 3-2 vote, reaffirms the objections… Continue Reading
After Losing Re-election, Will Shasta County District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones Burn It All Down?
Most candidates coming off an unexpected 20-point shellacking by a political novice in a primary election might pause and reflect on what went wrong; what they might do differently next time. But not Shasta County District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones.… Continue Reading
Press Club Honors A News Cafe Publisher Doni Chamberlain With Courage in Journalism Award
Thursday evening in Sacramento A News Cafe publisher Doni Chamberlain was honored at the 4th annual Sacramento Press Club Journalism Awards dinner as the winner of the 2024 Courage in Journalism award. She received a standing ovation as she stood… Continue Reading
Shasta College 71st Annual Art Student Exhibit
Shasta College proudly announces its 71st Annual Art Student Exhibit, slated to run from April 15 to May 16. The event will showcase the exceptional talent of student artists and feature a diverse array of visual practices across various genres… Continue Reading
Kevin Crye’s Victory Party: A Speech, Laughs and Patrick Poncho ‘Veela’
On Friday, April 5, My wife and I attended Shasta County District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye’s (we barely won by 50 votes) victory party. It was held at the Red Lion Inn in Redding. It had been suggested to me… Continue Reading
4/9/24 BOS: Nonstop Complaints About Voting
(.15) The regularly scheduled Tuesday morning meeting of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9 a.m. on April 9, 2024. The complete agenda and video are available here. Timestamps are in parentheses. (2:37) Supervisor Kevin… Continue Reading
