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John Heath appointed as Shasta County public works director
The decision to appoint John Heath was made by supervisors after a tense conversation that included a split vote. He’s taking the place of Troy Bartolomei who retired in May.
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Redding Chamber of Commerce names new CEO
Wendy Laros, who was born and raised in Redding, will start in January. She replaces Todd Jones, who held the position from 2024 until the end of last month.
Newsom’s death sentence commutation impacts 7 people charged in Shasta County
Today’s executive order commuted the death sentences for over 500 state prisoners, including seven charged in Shasta County. Shasta’s district attorney issued a rebuke to Newsom’s decision this afternoon, calling it an irresponsible political agenda.
Redding City Council race still too close to call after new vote totals
A small lead has widened between Mark Mezzano, who’s in third place, and Christina Prosperi, who’s in fourth. But the difference in votes is still minimal compared to the number of ballots left to count.
16-year-old poll worker shares experience from Election Day
Morris Kopf, a sophomore at Redding School of the Arts, said he decided to become a poll worker for this year’s midterm election for two main reasons: the $100 stipend, and to learn how Shasta County’s election system works.
With less than half of expected ballots counted in Shasta’s election, some likely winners emerge while others remain uncertain
If this year’s voter turnout follows trends from previous midterm elections, the county has over double the number of ballots still left to count. Nearly 32,000 ballots have been counted so far.
‘Who cares? It’s my last election anyway’: Shasta ROV responds to election mistakes
Missing poll workers, overflowing drop boxes and delayed tabulation were just a few of the issues during Shasta’s Nov. 3, 2026 election. It’s the third to be run by appointed official Clint Curtis, who promised quick results, full transparency and a reunification of the people.
