Annelise Pierce

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Annelise Pierce is the founder and primary reporter of Shasta Scout. She covers government accountability, Bethel Church and local paramilitary groups. Read more under the "Meet the Team" tab.

Building Democracy

Why We’re Building a Civic News Organization in Shasta County

Economists call local journalism a public good, because it’s essential to civic society but not lucrative enough for a competitive market to fund, endangering its very existence.

Annelise Pierce
July 22, 2021

Militia Leader Calls for Demonstrations Against Shasta County District Attorney

“As members of the county, we should be fearful of a public figure in a position of power succumbing to biased and unconstitutional pressure from others in Shasta County leadership,” Clendenen wrote. “Let’s keep draining our own swamp from corrupt leadership by taking action now.”

Annelise Pierce
July 6, 2021

Adena’s Family Says County “Stonewalled” Requests for Autopsy Results After His Death in Custody

The delay in the release of the autopsy report to the family complicated their legal options, a lawyer for the Adena family, Julia Sherwin, says. Family and friends of John Adena will hold a A Rally for Justice June 29th, at 5 pm at the gazebo in Lake Redding Park.

Annelise Pierce
June 24, 2021

News: Civic Engagement

Shasta College’s Umoja Program Works to Continue Juneteenth’s Legacy of Freedom

Discussing Juneteenth, Umoja’s Jerry Brown said the day still lacks needed recognition, especially in Shasta County.

Annelise Pierce
June 19, 2021

“The Art Hunger”, Art for All People, Opens Tonight

Velazquez is developing something unique. “This is not a collective,” he says, “It’s not a group of people, it’s not a club.” Instead, he is working to create an accessible community around art, that benefits both artists and the community.

Annelise Pierce
June 18, 2021

Distribution Events Demonstrate Solidarity With Shasta County Farm Workers

Farm worker families were full of thanks for the provision of goods and services, Casia says, but at the end of the day it was hard to determine who felt more grateful, those giving out supplies or those receiving them.

Annelise Pierce
June 12, 2021