As many are aware, my job performance was recently reviewed by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors. In preparation, my supervisor, Robin Schurig, Public Health Director, made herself available to the Board, ready to answer any questions and share my… Continue Reading
UPDATE: A 4-1 vote of approval of county CEO Matt Pontes was reached during the Shasta County Board of Supervisors’ closed-session evaluation of Pontes Tuesday evening. The dissenting vote was cast by District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones. Here’s an excerpt… Continue Reading
The baseless recall of District 2 Supervisor Leonard Moty last month triggered a diabolical domino effect in which other respected county leaders are also in danger of being removed from office by a group of ultra-conservative extremists whose goal is… Continue Reading
Prior to sinus surgeries, it’s common for surgeons to spray nasal passages with an iodine-based mixture to help prevent post-op infection. Here in Shasta County, Redding physician Dr. George Domb, an ear, nose and throat specialist, believes a similar treatment… Continue Reading
A rodeo in Cottonwood on Sunday violated the governor’s stay-at-home order and has delayed the county’s ability to re-open retail businesses, restaurants and more during Stage 2. On Friday, May 8, Shasta County Health Officer Karen Ramstrom attested that Shasta… Continue Reading
Did you enjoy a dine-in experience inside your favorite local restaurant over Mother’s Day weekend? Did you walk into a previously closed business and shop directly from a cashier? So happy for you. Unfortunately, much like finding random money in… Continue Reading
The Shasta County Roadmap to Recovery, a path toward re-opening the county, has been completed by Shasta County Health Officer Karen Ramstrom with the guidance of a multifaceted advisory committee. This plan ensures a coordinated approach to safely and gradually… Continue Reading
What forbidden activities did you miss most during the nearly seven weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic shut-down? Shopping? Eating out? Getting your car washed? Having your kids attend school? May 11 UPDATE: According to a media briefing this afternoon, restaurants… Continue Reading
It was a clear and sunny July day on a Trindad, California, beach during our family’s vacation. We lucked out and had the entire shoreline to ourselves. My son and sister surf-fished for perch that we planned to beer-batter… Continue Reading
Is it OK to behave as if it’s business as usual with regard to Shasta County Airbnb/VRBO and other short-term rentals in the era of COVID-19? That topic was among many addressed during this morning’s Shasta County Health and Human… Continue Reading
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