For rational folks who’ve kept abreast of the nearly four-year-long dumpster fire that’s Shasta County’s new normal, a cringeworthy dread often accompanies the sight of dignified newcomers at Shasta County Board of Supervisors meetings. It’s akin to the anxiety one… Continue Reading
Sheriff Michael Johnson and the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to inform the public that plans are in motion to reopen the closed floor of the Shasta County Jail no later than Thanksgiving of this year (November 23, 2023).… Continue Reading
The relentless community search is over for 44-year-old Redding resident Daniel Baker — aka Marv Ellis — who went missing on Sept. 12. Wednesday morning Beth Ladd, Ellis’ sister, released a statement that confirmed her brother’s death: “I’m devastate to… Continue Reading
Cathy Darling Allen, Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters would like to announce that the Secretary of State of California has reviewed the attached Manual Tally Plan for Shasta County for the November 7, 2023 Special Election. Please… Continue Reading
The Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters, Cathy Darling Allen, announced the petition to Recall Supervisor Crye was sufficient. This approves the recall of Shasta County Supervisor Kevin Crye for an election. The Committee to Recall Kevin Crye was… Continue Reading
As many people struggle with pain, some believe that mental pain from deeply hidden wounds is the worst. Emotional pain cannot be compared to the physical pain. They’re just not the same. The biggest difference between the two is that… Continue Reading
On Tues., Sept. 5 the Redding City Council considered a recommendation from city staff regarding the parking program and the issuing of parking permits. I attended the meeting as I had previously written the Redding City Council, the City Manager… Continue Reading
More than a year ago 56-year-old Steven King contacted A News Cafe about an incident that featured Carlos Zapata and Jesse Lane. Both men are militia members. King described how the men’s pickup revved loudly outside his modest Redding camper… Continue Reading
Head east on Highway 44 toward Lassen Peak and turn south on Millville Plains Road shortly after you pass Palo Cedro, and you might as well be in a different state. Kansas perhaps. Nebraska. Or maybe an Andrew Wyeth painting.… Continue Reading
The Redding Police Department is seeking assistance locating 44-year-old Daniel Baker, aka Marv Ellis, of Redding, CA. On September 13, 2023, Baker’s mother requested Redding Police attempt to find Baker after he left their residence on foot while appearing upset.… Continue Reading
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