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Bethel Church chooses third-party group to investigate abuse allegations made against leader Ben Armstrong
The church announced last week that it chose Sintra Group Professional Investigations to conduct an investigation into clergy abuse allegations made earlier this year about Armstrong. The firm doesn’t list experience with this type of investigation on its site.
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Lake Redding Golf announces reopening and new driving range
The golf course has been closed the past several months while its owner, The McConnell Foundation, figured out improvements and changes to the site.
After most recent school board appointment, Jackie LaBarbera faces new legal challenge
A community member has submitted a legal challenge to the state over the dual roles school board member Jackie LaBarbera has held since January 2025. The challenge was submitted not long after LaBarbera was temporarily appointed to a third school board role last week.
Shasta launches Mobile Probation Vehicle program to remove barriers for those living in rural areas
The MPV will be used to provide services to people who are unhoused or live in rural areas to help them successfully comply with the terms and conditions of their probation. It’s funded by a more than $280,000 state grant.
Shasta announces measles outbreak is over, 10th case was misdiagnosed
The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency announced the end of Shasta’s measles outbreak yesterday. The outbreak contained nine cases total.
In brief speech to county board, CEO of MEDIKO calls adequate care for Shasta’s incarcerated a constitutional right
Dr. Kaveh Ofogh, whose company, MEDIKO, will soon replace Wellpath as the medical provider at the Shasta County Jail has vowed to treat Shasta’s incarcerated people as his personal patients.
An activist behind Measure B works for the Shasta election office. Her role is raising concern
After leading an effort to gather thousands of signatures in support of the petition that led to Measure B, Laura Hobbs was hired as an analyst by Shasta’s election office late last year. Her involvement with decisions related to the measure as part of her professional role appears to violate county policy. A misstep in the process may have also violated state law.