Author

Brenda Gonzalez

Brenda graduated from Boston University in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science. She’s a multimedia reporter assigned to Shasta Scout’s justice beat, which is focused on public safety and minority communities.

 

Brenda's Latest Articles

Meet Bruce Ross for Shasta County Office of Education Trustee 

Bruce Ross is running for one of four open seats on SCOE. He's served on another local school district board for more than a decade and is a parent who hopes to bring a “focus on kids’ needs, not adults’ dramas" to the SCOE Board.

Meet Dan Sloan for Shasta County Office of Education Trustee 

Dr. Dan Sloan is running for one of four open seats on SCOE. Sloan is a Redding-born candidate who hopes to bring his multicultural and law-focused perspective to the school board.

Redding Chamber of Commerce endorses Wenham and Prosperi for City Council. 

With three seats open, the Chamber has endorsed two candidates after an evaluation “measuring competence over confidence.”

ROV Curtis oversees shredding of 2024 ballots amid activist protest 

Several dozen people protested the mandatory shredding of 2024 ballots at the election office today. Amid the chaos, election official Clint Curtis supervised the proceedings with his signature cheerfulness.

HHSA Eligibility and Employment Services Office reopens with limited services at Park Marina Drive

Eligibility services for CalFresh, Medi-Cal and CalWORKs are not yet available at the new location but can be accessed at other HHSA locations, the county said.

Shasta Scout is proud to have been providing in-depth coverage of local elections since 2022. 

Close the CTA