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Madison Holcomb

Madison is a multimedia reporter for Shasta Scout. She’s interested in reporting on the environment, criminal justice and politics.

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Local flight school says espionage claims by Anderson City Council member undermine community safety

Anderson Councilmember Darin Hale has made claims on social media that IASCO Flight Training is a security risk to America due to its training of Chinese students. The school said such unfounded claims, made amid national tension over immigration enforcement, put its students at risk.

Decision on city financing for the Ironman competition tabled by Redding City Council

The council’s decision followed a tense discussion on financial spending. The item will be brought back into discussion on Feb. 17. An Ironman official says he’s not concerned about the delay.

Shasta supervisors discuss youth substance use prevention, strategic planning and possible new medical school

Board Chair Chris Kelstrom led an unusually collaborative meeting.

Newsom sets date for congressional District 1 special election

The special general election to fill the remainder of late Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s term has been set for Aug. 4.

MLK Day is this upcoming Monday. Here’s what’s going on in Shasta County

The Shasta Beloved Community and community partners are holding a celebration for the holiday at Sequoia Middle School.

Shasta’s election official Clint Curtis says he took a polygraph exam following last November’s special election. Here’s what we know

Curtis announced on radio station KQMS that he took the exam, also known as a lie detector test, to prove to the public that he didn’t tamper with the last election. Research shows such tests are unreliable.

California lawmaker James Gallagher announces run for Doug LaMalfa’s seat in Congress

The assemblyman was speculated to be a frontrunner for the late congressman’s seat. He’s running with the support of the late Congressman’s wife.

Financial assistance for Shasta flood victims remains uncertain

A locally-set deadline has passed to report flood damage in Shasta County. The sheriff’s office is reporting that information to state officials who will determine if Shasta will receive assistance, what kind and how much.

Recent flooding closed Cal’s Books. This group of young people is working to bring it back

In December, after Cal’s Books was flooded with two feet of water — and thousands of books were damaged — its owner decided to close the store permanently. Now a team of 20-year-olds has a plan to save the beloved store.

Redding resident qualifies for 2026 Winter Olympics

Troy Chang will represent Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) in alpine ski racing. He’s a longtime Redding resident who holds dual citizenship with the U.S. and Taiwan.

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