A portion of Nick Patterson’s skeletal remains, finally recovered years after he went missing, were lost again by officials during his missing person investigation. The stunning error has complicated the Pit River Tribe’s grieving process and led to suggestions for policy changes.
The North State's Mien population took root as families sought escape from an American bombing campaign during the Laotian Civil War. Now, 40 years after resettling, some are at risk of being forcibly returned to a country they have little connection to.
The state agency denied energy giant Repsol the required certification to develop a wind energy project on Pit River holy lands. It’s the third time the project has been denied. The first two denials occurred locally, in Shasta County.
The funding will help support paid internships for students working towards future careers in drug and alcohol treatment. It will also support the basic needs of some recently incarcerated students through the STEP-UP program.
Wind energy company Repsol needs the Energy Commission’s approval to proceed with a plan to develop a wind energy plant in Shasta County. The recommendation coming from the commission’s director makes that approval seem unlikely.
In August, the Shasta County Superior Court ruled the agreement violated the law. Now the county is asking an appellate court to overturn the local ruling.
Resner says she feels it's her duty to run against Crye, after his only opponent dropped out of the race a week ago. “I truly believe the community is looking for someone to be the adult in the room,” Resner said.
Effective July 1, 2027, the two school districts will merge. Both schools will remain open
Redding police initially denied a public records request for body camera footage from Daniel Maher’s arrest. With legal help, Shasta Scout obtained the video, which shows officers using several forms of force on Maher, who was later diagnosed with broken ribs.
Senate Bill 43 expands the definition of a grave disability to include people with substance use disorder — making those with severe substance use eligible to be committed to care against their will.
