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Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation District May Sign a new Federal Drought Protection Agreement.

The Board of ACID, a local water District serving about 800 users, could sign on to a federal drought protection plan that would ostensibly increase protections for farmers during dry years while providing much-needed infrastructure funds. Details are complex.

Man Shot, Killed after “Violent Confrontation” with Shasta County Sheriff’s Deputies

The man died after being confronted by Sheriff’s deputies outside a Redding home. According to law enforcement he was under the influence of narcotics and had threatened to harm himself.

A Newly-Formed “Youth Prevention Committee” Will Present Shasta County’s Board with a Rough Plan for $4 million in Opioid Settlement Funds

The informal group is now being referred to in County documents as a “Youth Prevention Committee.” They’ve declined to present a detailed budget to the Board for now, saying more input is needed before spending decisions can be made.

In Rare Visit to Redding, Newsom Unveils Educational Initiative that will Broaden Employment Opportunities in Rural Counties

Governor Gavin Newsom outlined a “Master Plan” that could vastly improve the educational and economic playing field across California, especially in the North State. His presence in Shasta County also ignited longstanding tensions between local and state leadership.

Leadership of the United Way of Northern California Will Change Hands As Larry Olmstead Prepares to Step Down

Chief Operating Officer Kalie Brisbon has been named as Olmstead’s successor. She will take charge of the regional nonprofit in March 2025.

Shasta County Board Declares Certified Election Results, “Under Duress.” Sort of.

Three of Shasta County's five Supervisors added the phrase “under duress” in an attempt to fulfill their legal duty to declare the vote while appeasing a small group of agitators who don’t trust local election processes. The phrase, the Board’s attorney said, has no legal meaning.

A High School District Board Member Has Also Won a Seat on the Shasta County Board of Education. She Says She’ll Hold Both.

Jackie LaBarbera hopes to concurrently hold elected seats on two local school Boards. Whether or not she can legally do so depends on whether the offices are "compatible", something that's defined under state law.

New Redding Council Members Take Their Seats as Focus on Homelessness Continues

Paul Dhanuka, Erin Resner, and Mike Littau were sworn in. Council member Jack Munns was unanimously approved as the City's new Mayor.

Anderson Union High Will Maintain Community Schools Grant Despite Challenge from School Board Members

Over 100 Anderson Union High School families have benefited from the grant so far.

Debate over Student Access to Tampons Heats Up Shasta County Board of Education

A routine facilities policy update by the SCOE Board reflects state law passed in response to data showing girls are beginning to menstruate at younger ages.

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