Voters, observers and poll workers wrap up final hours of Shasta’s Prop. 50 election
Shasta’s Market Street election office had few lines and easy access in the final hours of California’s special election on Prop. 50.
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Election Day in Shasta County: Pictures from the polls midday
By 7 a.m., the polls were open. Voters will decide on the future of California’s congressional districts, which could radically change ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Shasta poll workers train for Tuesday election, relearn paper roster system instead of electronic poll books
Poll worker training sessions took place last week. Relatively little has changed to the process at polling places since a new election official took charge in Shasta - except when it comes to poll pads.
If Shasta doesn’t want the True North Behavioral Health Campus, Tehama might
After the True North Behavioral Health Campus proposal received opposition from Shasta officials last week, some Tehama supervisors said this week they’re hoping their county will be considered as the site for the project instead.
Secretary of State officials just paid the Shasta County Elections Office a visit. Here’s what we know.
Less than a week before Shasta’s November 2025 special election, Registrar Clint Curtis hosted state officials who came to check out his new processes.
Protest over board’s opposition to True North behavioral health facility draws nearly 100
The application for state Prop. 1 funds to build the facility has now been submitted to the state. Those who protested noted personal and professional experiences with the dire lack of resources for mental health across the North State.
True North behavioral health application moves forward despite targeted opposition from Shasta officials
Signature Healthcare announced today it will move forward with a request for $150 million in state Prop. 1 funds to build a regional behavioral facility in Shasta. The decision comes despite last-minute opposition from a few Shasta officials last week.
Chaotic process, uncertain outcome as Shasta supervisor attempts to sideline behavioral health proposal
Shasta County supervisors voted to oppose a community-led proposal for a behavioral health facility project. The collaborative behind the initiative could still move ahead.
An effort to bring state-funded behavioral health services to Shasta is suddenly facing county opposition
On Friday, Oct. 24, county supervisors will consider a letter opposing efforts to gain state funds to build a behavioral health facility in Shasta. A strongly-worded press release sent out today by the collaborative behind that effort accuses county Board Chair Kevin Crye of attempting to block the project.
Audette’s critical report on city finances leads to adjustments in Redding Council policies
An Oct. 22 meeting called in response to Councilmember Tenessa Audette’s claims of financial mismanagement by the city resulted in a series of adjustments to how Redding’s council will manage financial processes moving forward.