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Shasta and Lassen Counties face ‘dire’ health care access challenges, according to new report
The report, published by the California Health Care Foundation, highlighted the region’s physician shortages, high rates of mortality and recent federal cuts that impact rural health care systems. It also said that political tensions are impacting Shasta’s health care.
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‘Little death bombs’: Illegal cannabis farms poison California’s forests. Who’s cleaning them up?
Even after legalization, illicit cannabis grows continue to pollute California’s public lands. And the contamination, new research shows, lingers.
Football coach Greg Grandell on new hire list for West Valley
Former West Valley football coach Greg Grandell resigned six years ago amid allegations of hazing between players. He firmly denied any knowledge of the situation. A lawsuit against the district and Grandell resulted in a settlement.
State officials announce measles outbreak in Shasta County, with eight cases now confirmed
Shasta has the most reported cases of measles out of any county in the state, the California Department of Public Health said yesterday. The county, which announced an initial measles case on Jan. 31, has not yet released an announcement about the new cases.
Planning commission to discuss Redding Riverfront Plan this week
As the city kicks off an environmental process related to downtown riverfront planning, the public is invited to share comments on the scope of the project through March 2.
Redding attorney sworn in as new Shasta Superior Court judge
Patrick Deedon was a Redding-based attorney for about two decades before being appointed to the superior court by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Shasta’s Public Works director announces retirement
Troy Bartolomei has served more than two years in his current role and 35 years as a county employee.