Shasta County technically never became a charter county, because officials failed to file the paperwork. District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye revealed this bombshell disclosure during his Sunday, September 7, radio show. Board Chair Crye, renowned for his scapegoating governing style,… Continue Reading
If there’s one thing local election deniers such as former Shasta County supervisor Patrick Jones, right-wing enforcer Rich Gallardo and SoCal transplant Laura Hobbs constantly demand, it’s transparency. “We can’t have free and fair elections unless we have absolute transparency… Continue Reading
On May 13, 2025, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution declaring a local state of emergency in response to increased gray wolf activity, including confirmed livestock attacks and growing concerns from rural residents. The resolution, sponsored by… 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
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
Shasta County announces the resignation of Paul Hellman, Director of Resource Management, effective Tuesday, September 3, 2024. After six years of dedicated service, Paul has made the decision to step down from his role to pursue another professional opportunity, leaving… Continue Reading
Based on recent misreporting in our local media and blogs, I want to clear a few things up: • Public Safety and Security of County Buildings is the responsibility of the Sheriff’s Department. • The Media Room was created by… Continue Reading
Shasta County is set to conduct public interviews for the role of County Clerk/Registrar of Voters following the retirement of Cathy Darling Allen on May 4, 2024. This recruitment process, designed to identify the most qualified candidate to serve the… Continue Reading
Shasta County Elections Department administrators and staff are scrambling to pack up and return leased Dominion Voting Systems Inc. machines, precinct voting kiosks, printers, sorters, optical readers, computers, memory cards and other assorted paraphernalia following the March 28 decision —… Continue Reading
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