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Outside the elections office, Curtis denies evidence of abuse as his supporters campaign against his opponent
A brief press conference held yesterday by election official Clint Curtis was beset by chaotic interruptions from his opponents. Three election staff members spoke in his support, saying they’ve experienced him as a positive leader, despite substantiated findings that he engaged in abuse. One also campaigned on Curtis’ behalf.
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Gallagher leads in funds raised for District 5 supervisor race, but only from $30,000 donation to himself
At first glance, it appears that Mike Gallagher has received thousands more in donations than opponents Chris Kelstrom and Gary Oxley. But a closer look shows Gallagher’s lead in donations is the result of a major donation to his own campaign.
Unsatisfied with lack of charges against former nonprofit director, Crye takes aim at Shasta’s district attorney
The Anderson Police Department has said it conducted an investigation into former nonprofit director Susan Wilson but did not find enough evidence to charge her with a crime. Supervisor Kevin Crye, who’s publicly accused her of stealing funds from the nonprofit, maintains she’s guilty.
Advance Redding announces it will no longer manage the Civic Auditorium
The nonprofit, which was created to operate the Civic, has been struggling in recent years to stay afloat financially. It operated the auditorium for more than 14 years.
Shasta County Sheriff Michael Johnson makes homicide arrest in cold case
James Redmill Sr. was 71 when he was reported missing in July of 2021. Today, nearly five years later, the Shasta County Sheriff notified the public of a significant update in the case after Redmill’s body was found on a neighboring property
Some are calling this year’s Lone Stranger costumes racist
When Redding Police Department Chief Brian Barner and local restaurant owner Karline Niver played the part of robbers in an annual scavenger hunt, they dressed in costume elements that included an afro wig and a brown mask. A photo of the two went viral on Reddit, drawing concern from some community members.
A ‘death spiral’: Why Shasta prosecutors are leaving the county
After unsuccessfully pushing for more competitive pay from the county, several prosecutors from the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office are leaving for better opportunities elsewhere, leaving the county in a “critical” prosecutor shortage.
