Candidates for California’s District 2 congressional seat — which will represent Shasta under newly-drawn Prop. 50 lines — appeared in Redding for a forum last night. The audience questioned candidates about immigration, voting rights, the environment and how much time they’d spend in Shasta.
The sheriff’s office took actions to enter what’s known as a 287(g) agreement with ICE last May, but the process appears to have been halted. ICE’s 287(g) program, which gives local and state officers immigration enforcement authority, has been making national headlines.
Following a dispute with the superintendent, the majority of CUESD board members resigned over the last week. Shasta County Office of Education Board President Michael Orlicky has appointed SCOE Board Vice President Jackie LaBarbera to fill one of the empty seats, ensuring a quorum.
Districts are trying to develop more systematic approaches to introducing AI into the classroom.
The Mass-Casualty Incident training held last week was a “big success,” said airport Manager Andrew Solsvig. Organizers worked with local emergency personnel and airport staff to train for situations such as a plane crash or other major accident.
Last week the district superintendent allegedly strayed from the specifics of a board-approved raise while bargaining with a teachers' union over pay increases. In response, three of the five trustees — including the board president — have resigned, leaving Cascade Union without a functional board.
The Shasta branch of the national nonpartisan organization has scheduled four candidate forums this spring. The public is invited to bring questions and hear directly from candidates running for a variety of roles.
Community members gathered in Redding today to express discontent with the current federal administration. The event, which was organized as part of nationwide protest action, included dozens of veterans and numerous seniors, some of whom attended in wheelchairs.
California’s conservatorship system can be used to force people with severe psychiatric illnesses into involuntary medical care for up to a year. Marci Fernandes said the process has been life-changing for her adult daughter, Ann, but significant obstacles to her well-being remain.
The city is accepting applications to join the newly-formed Financial Advisory Committee and the newly-formalized Audit Committee. Both applications are due April 17.
