Many local seats lacking candidates as Shasta’s election filing deadline nears
Multiple seats on school district and special district boards are up for grabs in November’s general election, as the deadline to file for candidacy approaches this week.
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Shasta Sheriff’s Office calls community meeting on proposed ‘Corrections and Rehabilitation Campus’
Next Wednesday, residents will have an opportunity to attend a community meeting to learn more about a controversial Corrections and Rehabilitation Campus that’s proposed to be built off Eastside Road, the Sheriff’s Office said this week.
No decisions yet on proposed Oasis Road shopping center project
The Redding Planning Commission has delayed again on approval of a new shopping center near Oasis Road. Commissioners and legal counsel have expressed concern that the project application relies on a 20-year old environmental study for a much different project, a Costco that never materialized.
Shasta Public Health to “scale back” on services after $2 million in new budget cuts
The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency has cut another $2 million from its Public Health budget since June. The cuts come partly in response to federal funding changes, and will reduce both staffing and services.
Arch Collaborative pivots to help lead new California-funded regional behavioral health initiative
The local nonprofit has just secured a $5 million state grant in collaboration with Rural County Representatives of California to pilot a model inter-county program in hopes of improving behavioral health services across the region.
Redding appoints interim police chief as city navigates multiple changes in leadership
Last night, the Redding City Council appointed Robert Schreeder as interim chief of the Redding Police Department. He was selected by the city’s late manager, and is scheduled to start Aug. 3.
Attorney’s Office releases additional information about alleged kidnapping of Forest Service employees
An incident in Siskiyou County where two Forest Service employees were allegedly held hostage at Gumboot Lake has garnered national attention since it was publicized last Friday. While many details still remain unclear, more information is being revealed.
Two Forest Service employees released safely after 15 hours held hostage in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
After a long standoff yesterday, two Forest Service employees being held hostage at Gumboot Lake in Siskiyou were safely released. Local agencies in Northern California, alongside law enforcement agencies across the state and nation, worked to respond to the crisis.
‘I don’t like to limit me’: How North State Senator Megan Dahle continues to use her voice after a life-changing stroke
Megan Dahle, a California senator representing parts of northern California, is living with speech difficulties after having suffered a stroke in late 2023. Her principles, and style of representation, she said, haven't changed.
Shasta’s Health and Human Services Agency warns against scam phone calls
Criminals have been falsifying their caller ID and impersonating county employees to deceive residents, Shasta’s HHSA warned today.