Recent protests in front of District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye’s Ninja Coalition business really came out of a sense of frustration. People kept asking us, “What can we even do?” They’ve watched public comment get cut short, seen community members and public servants mocked or denied appointments, even to volunteer boards. Continue Reading
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will appoint the next Registrar of Voters tomorrow, April 30th, 2025. In this episode, we examine the five candidates under consideration and explore the controversial dynamics surrounding the selection process. With public trust in… Continue Reading
Description: More than 1,000 people showed up in Redding for the Hands Off protest, and in this episode, I break down what that growing turnout means for Shasta County and beyond. We’re seeing the real impact of federal cuts from… Continue Reading
Shasta County saw one of its largest protests in recent years as a little over 400 people gathered to push back against Trump’s executive orders, including the dismantling of DEI programs, proposed Social Security changes, and Elon Musk’s role in… Continue Reading
In this episode of The North State Breakdown, we analyze the fight for fair wages and better working conditions for IHSS workers in Shasta County. Represented by SEIU Local 2015, these caregivers provide essential care to the county’s most vulnerable,… Continue Reading
Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. Today’s episode covers the agenda for the Shasta County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on February 11, 2025, which will begin at 9 a.m. at the County Administration Center, 1450 Court Street,… Continue Reading
Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. In this episode of North State Breakdown, we examine the resurgence of chemtrail conspiracy theories in Shasta County, sparked by Supervisor Kevin Crye’s decision to revisit the topic at a recent… Continue Reading
In this North State Breakdown Agenda Preview we look ahead to the January 14, 2025, Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. Along with the agenda overview, we focus on a controversial appointment to the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District… Continue Reading
Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. The upcoming meeting on December 19th, 2024, will be the last Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting of the year and will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 1450 Court Street. This… Continue Reading
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s tightly orchestrated Monday-afternoon visit to Shasta County came with scant advance notice. A select group of news organizations received a press release late Sunday about a “major announcement related to expanding career and education opportunities.” RSVPs… Continue Reading
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