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Madison Holcomb

Madison graduated from the University of Illinois in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sustainability, energy and the environment. She’s a multimedia and investigative reporter assigned to Shasta Scout’s Civics and Community Engagement beat, which focuses on politics, local governance and accountability and how local community members engage with their environment, each other and people in power.

Madison's Latest Articles

Redding declares emergency in anticipation of El Niño, makes plans to clear congested drainage ditch

The cyclical weather event is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Northern California this winter, something especially worrisome for those who experienced severe impacts from last year’s flooding.

CalMatters, Shasta Scout host local voter information event ahead of midterm elections

CalMatters’ Dan Hu gave a presentation about statewide races and ballot propositions, as well as general information about CalMatters’ election tools. Shasta Scout’s Annelise Pierce presented about local ballot measures.

Redding Rancheria PAC spends $32,000 to support four city council candidates

The Tribe said it created a PAC, or political action committee, to support city council members who understand the relationship between the Tribe and the city. Those candidates haven’t received direct donations of funds; instead, the PAC has provided indirect support through media campaigns.

Redding has eliminated more than a dozen vacant police and fire positions and will close Fire Station 3

The changes were made to increase city savings amidst a struggling budget. Council members were united on fire department changes, but two were opposed to some of the police department cuts.

Meet Rebecca Anne Miller for Redding City Council

Three seats are up for grabs on the council this fall, and nine candidates are running. Miller is a substitute teacher with the Shasta County Office of Education and a caregiver with In-Home Supportive Services, or IHSS.

Meet Jack Munns for Redding City Council

There are three council seats on the ballot this November, and nine candidates are running. Munns is a current council member and former police officer.

Meet Joana Rebollar for Redding City Council

There are three open seats on the council, and nine candidates are in the running. Rebollar is a tax preparer and accountant who has a primary focus on the city’s finances.

Meet Elise Ramirez Sloan for Redding City Council

Nine candidates are running for three open seats on the council. Ramirez Sloan moved to Redding two years ago, and she’s worked in the restaurant industry and in administration for Eureka High School. She now focuses on volunteering and giving back to the community.

Meet Russ Wenham for Redding City Council

There are nine candidates running for three seats on the council. Wenham is a civil engineer who’s focused on the city’s budget, public safety, infrastructure and job expansion.

Meet Paul Saulsbury for Redding City Council

There are nine candidates running for three seats on the council. Saulsbury is a mobile crisis clinician who’s focused on public safety, balancing the budget, homelessness and implementing safeguards for REU ratepayers.

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