New rules for public comment will take effect at Shasta board meetings starting July 1
The changes amount to a reduction in public access beyond what’s required by Senate Bill 707, the new state law which triggered the board’s discussion.
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New Shasta strategic plan lays out ambitious five-year agenda. Money remains a central problem
Shasta’s new five-year strategic plan prioritizes several projects, including a corrections and rehabilitation campus and local medical school. But a lack of clear funding sources may keep Shasta from following through.
Two measures, rejected by Shasta voters in 2024, could return to ballots on taxpayers’ dime
Two years ago, dual ballot measures related to land rights and filing midterm vacancies both failed to gain the 50% of votes needed to pass. Supervisor Kevin Crye wants to try again. He may have enough support to do so.
Shasta’s district attorneys and public defenders will get bonuses this year. Will it be enough?
The district attorney’s and public defender’s offices asked for higher salaries and more manageable caseloads to address ongoing staff shortages. As a temporary solution, the board gave all attorneys a $10,000 retention bonus. It’s “a meaningful first step,” DA Stephanie Bridgett said — but “there’s still a long way to go.”
Shasta certifies Congressional District 1 Special Primary Election, though other primary results still await certification
Sixty-seven percent of Shasta voters cast their ballots for California Assemblyman James Gallagher. Shasta’s election office has certified the vote for the special congressional election. The rest of the races on the June 2 ballot are not yet certified.
Linden Fire prompts evacuations in downtown Redding
A three-acre fire that started in Redding's Mercy Canyon just before 1 p.m. has already prompted evacuations.
Shasta’s 1% manual tally rolls forward despite small hurdles
Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis is using the same method he chose last November — randomly selecting precincts via ping-pong balls — to conduct the tally. It’s a hand count of a statistically significant sample of votes that’s used statewide to confirm machine counts.
Outgoing ROV Curtis wants a new building and in-house printing. His likely successor says Shasta should budget for Measure B
Unofficial results show Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis will not continue to maintain his seat. During a presentation to supervisors this week, he asked for almost a million more than his last budget, describing plans to lease a new office space and conduct in-house printing. Former Assistant ROV Joanna Francescut, who's poised to take his seat, has other priorities.
Jury finds Shasta community member Steven King not guilty of attempted murder
King, who claimed self defense after shooting Michael Hale in April 2024, was charged with attempted murder. A jury has acquitted him of all charges related to the shooting.
Joanna Francescut’s likely win for elections role will not deter her lawsuit against Shasta County
The lawsuit, which claims Francescut was wrongfully terminated from her position as assistant registrar of voters in 2025, also cites incidents of alleged harassment, retaliation, and discrimination by county officials, dating back to 2024.