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Shasta County Supervisor Kevin Crye Strikes COVID Goldmine, Buys Fancy New Home, FPPC Investigations and Recall Loom

It may be the greatest rags-to-riches story in Shasta County’s political history. In just two short years of public life, District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye has gone from declaring no reportable income on his campaign finance forms to purchasing, with… Continue Reading

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Community Coalition Cites Traffic, Safety and Tourism as Riverfront Plan Essentials

Transportation, tourism and public safety were the top attention-grabbers Monday at the initial gathering of community members tasked with determining what to emphasize in a far-reaching plan for development of 500 acres of riverfront property in Redding. The Community Coalition,… Continue Reading

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Governor Signs AB 969 Legislation Wednesday; Under Urgency Clause, Ballot Hand-Counting Ban Takes Effect Immediately

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 16 pieces of legislation in Sacramento Wednesday, including one — Assembly Bill 969 — that will have a direct impact on Shasta County Elections, much to the chagrin of three county supervisors determined to hand-count… Continue Reading

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Certification of Recall Petition Ignites War of Words as 3-1 Vote Combines Election With State’s March 5 Primary

Official certification of a petition submitted by District 1 voters to recall Supervisor Kevin Crye set off a war of words during the Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday. After the Elections Department reviewed 5,106 signatures received on Sept.… Continue Reading

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Red, White and Blueprint Movement Mostly Ignored in Christian Nationalist Field Guide

For a book that claims to be inspired by Shasta County’s quasi-fascist Red, White and Blueprint movement, there’s very little Red, White and Blueprint content in retired Army Major William J. Ostan’s “The Patriot’s Field Manual: A Citizen’s Guide to… Continue Reading