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ANC Publisher Doni Chamberlain Receives Professional Journalists’ Golden Sledgehammer Award

SAN FRANCISCO – The Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists announces its 40th Annual James Madison Freedom of Information Awards, recognizing people and organizations who have made significant contributions to advancing freedom of information and expression in… Continue Reading

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Rustic, Simple, Make-ahead Valentine’s Day Meal: French Onion Soup and Chocolate Lava Cakes

Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, and with Valentine’s Day falling on a Friday, here’s a simple, rustic meal to make ahead, and have at the ready after work or a busy week. On the menu is French onion soup,… Continue Reading

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Four-Year Forecast: Stormy Days Ahead. Battened the Hatches.

Today is the second coming of Donald J. Trump’s presidency. By the day’s end, Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. As things go in Washington, D.C., so they will go in Shasta County, a place where county government has been under siege by far-right extremists for nearly five years. Continue Reading

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Unusual Turkey Roasting Technique Leads to Memories of Julia Child Encounter, Bygone Newspaper Career

I’ve been so focused on covering more than four years’ of Shasta County’s political mayhem and extremism that I almost forgot how to write a food story. Bear with me today. I’m rusty. Continue Reading

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Sheriff’s Deputy Grabs ANC Publisher’s Arms and Cell Phone, Shoves Her From Board Chambers

Editor’s update: This morning ANC received a copy of a letter from the First Amendment Coalition to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and Shasta County Sheriff regarding violations of the Brown Act committed when press and the public were… Continue Reading

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First Amendment Coalition Letter Defends Public, Press, Unlawfully Removed from Supervisors Meeting

Dear Supervisors and Sheriff Johnson:

We write to protest the removal of the press and public from the Board of Supervisors meeting
on Thursday, November 7, which violated the Brown Act’s open-meetings protections and
raises serious First Amendment concerns. Continue Reading

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After Months, Years, Rumors Lead to Facts Revealed About Candidate Corkey Harmon’s Tragic Family Ties

Prologue This story inspects and dissects graphic rumors tied to District 3 Candidate Corkey Harmon regarding both close and extended Harmon family connections. Much of our reporting will exonerate Harmon. While I cannot speak for what’s being said to other… Continue Reading

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Candidate Corkey Harmon’s Campaign is Riddled with Contradictions, Questionable Connections, Characters

So many questions. Who is Corkey Forest Harmon, and why exactly does he want to become Shasta County’s next District 3 Supervisor? Who is supporting Harmon’s campaign, and how do they benefit if Harmon wins? Clear answers have become increasingly… Continue Reading

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Mystery Solved Regarding Why Trump’s Name is Missing From Voter Guide’s GOP Party Endorsement

By now, California voters should have received their Presidential General Election Voter Information Guide in the mail. Here in Shasta County, former President Donald Trump is rock-star popular. His followers are anxious to see Trump return to the White House.… Continue Reading