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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

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No Contest in District 3 Supervisors Candidates’ Forum Between Mary Rickert and Corkey Harmon

District 3 Supervisor challenger Corkey Harmon showed up with 2 minutes to spare before the 6 p.m. start of his first public one-on-one face-off with two-term incumbent Mary Rickert. The forum was hosted by the Shasta League of Woman Voters… Continue Reading

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A News Cafe’s R.V. Scheide & Doni Chamberlain Chat About Biden’s Announcement. ‘Hang on to your hat!’

R.V. Scheide: Biden dropped out! Holy cow! Where were you when you heard President Joe Biden was dropping out of the race? What are your first impressions? I had just woken up and was lying in bed reading my phone. It… Continue Reading

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Board Chair Kevin Crye Strong-Arms Votes for His DA-Rival ROV Pick. Qualified Assistant ROV Rejected.

Mark this somber date in Shasta County’s history books: June 19, 2024 – Juneteenth, as a matter of fact — not that Shasta County recognizes anything as progressive as Juneteenth. June 19, 2024 is the date when the hard-right majority… Continue Reading

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Supervisors Scrutinized For Undisclosed Attorney General’s Letter Exonerating DA

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story insinuated that CEO David Rickert knew of the Attorney General’s letter to Supervisor Patrick Jones in the winter. However, according to new information provided by CEO Rickert, he only became aware of… Continue Reading

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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

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UPDATE: Preliminary Shasta County Election Results: Too Soon to Call

Joanna Francescut, Assistant County Clerk/Registrar of Voters held a press release at 1:30 p.m. on Wed. March 6 Elections update, 2:17 p.m., Wed., March 6, 2024 Cathy Darling Allen, Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters wishes to inform the… Continue Reading