The board voted 4-1 to approve six new vending machines that will be stocked with the medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. Several supervisors expressed concerns over whether the new machines might encourage drug use.
Flight nurse Susan “Suzie” Smith died in a Sacramento helicopter crash earlier this month. Her memorial will be held at the Redding Civic Auditorium on Nov. 14.
The event held today, Oct. 18, was part of a nationwide protest movement advocating against what many say is President Donald Trump’s abuse of power.
The County Administrative Office published a press release today explaining that local federally funded programs and services may experience disruptions in funding.
The public radio station’s employees were given layoff notices late last month, resulting from an ownership transfer from CapRadio to Chico State. But the job positions will remain in operation, and the change may even increase funding as some public stations nationwide face cuts.
Our Open Notebook series offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at how our journalists work. In this Notebook entry, reporter Madison Holcomb shares what she’s learned about the importance of trust-building with sources from reporting on the communities of Shasta County.
After receiving an anonymous tip, Shasta Scout conducted an investigation into an ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations sub-field office that Redding officials say they know little about. Records requests reveal the facility has been operating for years and has a contract on file with the Redding Police.
The program offered by the Redding Area Bus Authority was discontinued on July 31. It was funded by a regional Agency on Aging that works to support seniors in parts of the North State.
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” cut billions in Medicaid funding. Those working in health care predict these cuts will severely impact hospitals that serve largely low-income populations, including rural hospitals like those in Shasta County.
The special election will be held on Nov. 4. If passed, Redding’s sales tax will increase by 1%.
