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Supervisors eye replacing Steve Kerns as planning commissioner
The agenda item was brought forward by Supervisor Corkey Harmon, who hopes to replace Kerns with civil engineer Kevin Butler. Kerns said the first he heard about his replacement was from a community member who read the board’s agenda. Harmon disagrees.
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Redding’s fire chief has retired. The announcement came Friday, which was also his last day
After serving as the chief for six years, Vanlandingham’s sudden departure is part of a wave of turnover among Redding’s leadership in recent months.
Could Shasta’s elections official actually hire Tina Peters?
The answer is complicated and would involve factors at both the county and statewide levels.
Redding shows up: Hundreds of volunteers power Ironman 70.3 Northern California’s debut
Nearly 750 people volunteered for the Ironman 70.3 Northern California, a number that impressed both Redding officials and those from Ironman. Volunteers saw the race as a way to put Redding on the map in a positive way.
California requires county jails to meet minimum standards. That hasn’t prevented Shasta’s high rate of in-custody deaths
Shasta’s jail has consistently passed most aspects of state inspections amid a worrying level of deaths. A close look at the state’s standards — and the California board responsible for examining deaths in jails — shows key gaps in oversight.
Open Notebook: As journalists, we too are threads in the fabric of our stories
Our Open Notebook series offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at how our journalists work. In this notebook entry, reporter Maya Nelson reflects on what it means to build relationships with sources and the public, and how those relationships play an integral role in shaping stories.
In Shasta, one in 10 moms gives birth with a substance use disorder. A fragmented system is trying to catch up
The county’s rate of neonatal abstinence syndrome is among the highest in California, and the challenges begin long before affected babies are born. Gaps in care, along with fears and stigma, can make it difficult for pregnant people with a substance use disorder to get help — but the county’s millions in opioid settlement funds could make a difference.