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Simpson University requests $10 million in county funds as ‘seed money’ for medical school
The school is now leading a process focused on bringing a medical school to Redding. During a presentation today, the university’s president pitched an initial request to the county for an “anchor investment” of $10 million.
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Lao, Thai, Cambodian New Year draws crowd of hundreds in Redding
Shasta County’s Southeast Asian community has been celebrating the traditional new year for decades. This year, for the first time, the spring-time festivities were held at a Buddhist temple in Redding.
Shasta Sheriff’s Office to conduct public forum about ICE cooperation at supervisors meeting
California law allows law enforcement agencies to assist in federal immigration enforcement but only under specific circumstances. The sheriff’s office will present about how many times that occurred last year during tomorrow’s board of supervisors meeting.
Shasta Superior Court swears in youngest-ever judge in lighthearted ceremony
Judge Ryan H. Birss, who’s 38 years old, became the court’s youngest judge last Friday. His swearing ceremony was full of jokes and heartwarming stories.
Volunteer dismissed from poll training after pushing back on political commentary by Shasta election official Clint Curtis
Two women say they were told to leave a poll worker training session Thursday after expressing discontent with political commentary made by Shasta’s chief election official. A third poll worker made it through her training earlier in the week but was left with significant concerns.
In Anderson, Shasta’s District 5 candidates debated mental health facilities, Measure B, and county jail operations
Retired nurse and business owner Gary Oxley, Anderson City Council member Mike Gallagher, and incumbent Supervisor Chris Kelstrom duked it out over pressing issues important to voters in the rural south county.
Electoral candidates for Shasta’s District 1 discuss elections, mental health, and the conduct of the county board
Richard Gallardo, Erin Resner, and Kevin Crye answered questions from the public on hot-button issues, outlining their campaign promises ahead of the June primary.






