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Moe Shimizu

Moe is a reporting intern with Shasta Scout. She’s interested in reporting on local politics and racial minority communities in Shasta County

Moe's Latest Articles

‘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.

Mount Shasta appoints new acting city manager, contracts with new attorney, amid ongoing data center concerns

An inquiry from the Dunlieh Infrastructure Group about a potential data center project near the city of Mount Shasta has caused public concern since the query was revealed late last month. It’s unclear if the city’s decision to place its manager on unexplained administrative leave and appoint a new attorney are related to the inquiry.

Tule Lake Pilgrimage preserves a painful past in northern California

The unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II often remains forgotten, but the Tule Lake Pilgrimage protects its legacy and the lessons it has to teach. The pilgrimage, and its history, have been intertwined with local communities in Redding and other parts of northern California for decades.

Shasta has discussed cutting essential social services. California says that’s a legal risk 

Financial issues at Shasta County’s Health and Human Services Agency have led to talks of cutting some of the essential programs that California requires, like housing supports and food assistance. The state said doing so could result in legal action to protect mandated services.

Wildfire risk reduction efforts lead to recognition for the City of Shasta Lake

The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has named the City of Shasta Lake a 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Community. The recognition acknowledges the city’s efforts to prevent wildfire risk, and could provide potential insurance benefits for residents.

Gallery: Redding Rancheria features dancing and festivities for seventh annual Big Time celebration

In a celebration of Native culture and community, the Redding Rancheria’s seventh annual Big Time featured three-days of traditional dance performances, music, and Indigenous vendors. Eighteen different tribes across California gathered for the celebration.

Here’s how Red Bluff’s Historic Chinatown will celebrate America’s 250th birthday 

As part of the Lions Dance Across America initiative, Red Bluff’s Historic Chinatown will join Tehama County’s July 4 parade to honor the Chinese American community's history in the county.

Shasta County could begin automatically deleting emails after a year

Supervisors will decide whether to implement the new document retention policy tomorrow, June 30. They’re also scheduled to support a bill that would update California public records law in ways that advocates say would reduce public access.

Some supervisors want to put limits on Shasta County’s nonprofit contracts. Here’s what you should know

On June 8, Shasta supervisors voted to move towards passing a local law restricting the county from contracting with nonprofits that spend more than 18% on administrative costs. The county’s elected auditor-controller has pushed back.