Per state and federal statute, ballot materials from the November 5, 2024, General Election were required to be destroyed on September 5, 2026, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter. Shasta County election materials subject to this requirement remain unprocessed… Continue Reading
This morning, Robert Parker Milton was sentenced to 50 years-to-life in prison plus 2 years and 8 months in prison, for the murder of 71-year-old William Dressler on August 29, 2024. Prior to sentencing the defense requested the court… Continue Reading
Following a 3-1 vote to censure Clint Curtis, Shasta County Clerk/Registrar of Voters during their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the County of Shasta, in tandem with a majority of the Board of Supervisors, disavows and denounces all… Continue Reading
A Redding man who won his Shasta County job back says his legal victory is an example to others that they, too, can successfully fight for their rights. Benjamin Nowain, 43, says political pressure was the reason behind his firing… Continue Reading
An independent arbitrator, David Weinberg, has ruled in favor of Benjamin Nowain in his employment dispute with Shasta County, overturning his termination and finding the County’s actions were not supported by proper procedure or due process. The decision was issued… Continue Reading
Shasta County Sheriff Michael L. Johnson declared a State of Emergency on Monday, December 22, 2025, due to flooding across numerous Shasta County communities. Declaring a State of Emergency allows the California State Office of Emergency Services (OES) and allied… Continue Reading
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
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