Shasta election official Clint Curtis uses board presentation to praise his own leadership, critique predecessors
The county board voted unanimously not to act on requests included in Curtis' presentation.
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Board majority faces off against Supervisor Plummer on liaison positions, supervisor raises
During the board’s first meeting of 2026, Supervisor Matt Plummer was removed from a number of pivotal liaison positions.
Activist Benjamin Nowain arrested at Shasta County Board meeting
Newly appointed Board Chair Chris Kelstrom called for Nowain’s removal after the community member spoke out from the floor twice during another speaker’s time.
North State Congressman Doug LaMalfa has died after emergency surgery
The news of his death was announced by House Republicans today. LaMalfa’s empty seat narrows the already-thin margin between Republicans and Democrats in Congress.
Flood impacts continue, as some Shasta tenants face displacement
The ongoing impact of flooding that began on Dec. 21 is forcing some residents to leave their homes. This week, a Red Cross team has mobilized to assess damage across Shasta but there’s still relatively little public information about how many residences and businesses were affected.
Emergency supplies available for Redding residents as flood impacts continue
City officials have not yet announced how many residents and businesses are believed to have been impacted by the flooding, which they say occurred as a result of clogs in stormwater drain systems brought on by a high volume rain falling in Redding over a short period of time.
With more rain ahead, Redding officials explain flooding, urge caution
This weekend, the city’s stormwater infrastructure became clogged with debris due to the speed and volume of rain, officials said, leading to serious flooding in parts of Redding.
Shasta County issues severe weather and flood warning
Flooding has stranded motorists in Redding. Officials are asking people to stay off the road.
Pit River Tribe prevails as California Energy Commission definitively rejects Fountain Wind Project
The state agency denied energy giant Repsol the required certification to develop a wind energy project on Pit River holy lands. It’s the third time the project has been denied. The first two denials occurred locally, in Shasta County.
Jury convicts activist O’Connell-Nowain for disturbing Shasta County board meeting
Jenny O’Connell-Nowain has been found guilty of disturbing a public meeting after sitting on the floor during a November 2024 Shasta County board meeting.