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Why Can’t Oak Run Elementary School District Have Nice Things?

On Nov. 20 last year, Oak Run Elementary School District Superintendent Misti Livingston received a letter from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing’s Division of Professional Practices. It read: “Dear Ms. Livingston, “The Committee of Credentials, after careful review and consideration… Continue Reading

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The Redemption of Eric Magrini Part 2: The Shasta County Board of Supervisors’ Hit List

When Shasta County Assistant CEO Eric Magrini arrived at work on March 22, 2023, he’d been on the hit list for about eight months. The former sheriff and a half-dozen other high-ranking county officials had been placed on the unofficial list the year before by a new majority Continue Reading

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FPPC Fines Shasta County District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones and Campaign Treasurer Lyndia Kent $10,000 as Gun Range Case Looms

The California Fair Political Practices Commission fined Shasta County District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones and campaign treasurer Lyndia Kent $10,000 for two violations of the Campaign Reform Act in a stipulation issued at the commission’s monthly meeting on Oct. 17.… Continue Reading

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School Board Q&A: Four Candidates for the Fall River Joint Unified School District Vie for Two Seats

Welcome to the third installment of A News Café’s attempt to report on every school board race in Shasta County this election season. Previously we’ve covered the Shasta County Board of Education where four seats are up for grabs and… 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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Court Report: Gun Range and Casino Cases Move Forward in Shasta County Superior Court

Two high stakes civil lawsuits against the Shasta County Board of Supervisors are moving forward in Shasta County Superior Court. Anderson/Millville Residents versus Shasta County, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and Real Party in Interest Shasta County District 4… Continue Reading

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MAGA Board Majority Shifts New Development Costs onto Shasta County Taxpayers

In a move newly appointed Shasta County Board of Supervisors chair Kevin Crye claimed would “spur growth” and help the “little guy,” the MAGA board majority voted 3-2 to suspend new development impact fees in the unincorporated county during Tuesday’s… Continue Reading