Facts and Fears: What Shasta County Needs to Know About COVID Vaccines
Misinformation abounds. We've fact-checked. Here's What You Need to Know
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Transparency Concerns Swirl Around Redding’s Riverfront Land Negotiations
A lawyer specializing in Brown Act violations said the city's lack of transparency should be seen as a "red flag."
City Will Consider Deal for Prime Riverfront Land Including Rodeo Grounds, Civic Auditorium and Riverfront Park
This is a developing story. Shasta Scout is reaching out to relevant parties for comment and further information.
Local Gubernatorial Candidate Le Roux Says She Can Manage COVID Without Vaccine or School Mask Mandates
Le Roux attended Thursday’s “Medical Freedom Rally" - a local protest against vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.
Newsom Recall Opponents Divided on Response to Ballot Question Two
Confusion and contradiction swirl around whether pro-Newsom voters should fill in the second question on the recall election ballot.
Mask Up Shasta County: The Serious Health Risks of Wildfire Smoke Exposure
New studies indicate the hazardous smoke produced by wildfires, like those surrounding Shasta County, are a serious public health concern. John Waldrop, Shasta County’s Air Quality District Manager responds to questions about wildfire smoke and safety.
Redding Climate Activists March as Shasta County Faces Heat, Drought, and Wildfires
The climate march came one day after the release of an intergovernmental climate report indicating that even with swift and immediate worldwide action to curb emissions, current climate warming will continue for decades.
Local Schools, Not Public Health, Responsible for Enforcing State Mask Mandates in Schools
Neither the Board of Supervisors nor Shasta County Public Health has jurisdiction over local schools and neither dictates school policies.
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.
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.”
