Anderson Council member Darin Hale is running for California Assembly in next week’s primary. In the lead up to the election, he posted an AI video depicting himself assaulting a “woke” teacher. He’s using the endorsement of violence as promotional material for his campaign.
The chamber released its first ever candidate guide this spring. It was focused on supervisor races, endorsing Erin Resner for Supervisor in District 1, and both Chris Kelstrom and Mike Gallagher for District 5.
For those who have recently purchased grapevines or citrus plants from Costco, the county is urging consumers to take immediate steps to prevent the spread of the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter.
In addition to voter ID requirements, Measure B would put in place a number of other changes that, like voter ID, are currently illegal in California, including hand-counting and disconnecting Shasta’s voter rolls from those of the state. If passed by voters, the measure would likely result in costly lawsuits that would be paid for by Shasta’s taxpayers.
The Anderson Police Department has said it conducted an investigation into former nonprofit director Susan Wilson but did not find enough evidence to charge her with a crime. Supervisor Kevin Crye, who’s publicly accused her of stealing funds from the nonprofit, maintains she’s guilty.
James Redmill Sr. was 71 when he was reported missing in July of 2021. Today, nearly five years later, the Shasta County Sheriff notified the public of a significant update in the case after Redmill’s body was found on a neighboring property
When Redding Police Department Chief Brian Barner and local restaurant owner Karline Niver played the part of robbers in an annual scavenger hunt, they dressed in costume elements that included an afro wig and a brown mask. A photo of the two went viral on Reddit, drawing concern from some community members.
Steve Dodge was in Redding to speak at a nonpartisan election-related event. Hours before the event began, he approached ROV Clint Curtis at the elections office, probing him repeatedly with questions while filming. Curtis called the police, referring to the incident as a “conspiracy to intimidate voters.”
The Cascade Union Elementary School District recently lost three of its five board members, prompting the Shasta County Board of Education to temporarily appoint Jackie LaBarbera. The board is functional again but it's unclear when LaBarbera will step down.
Timothy Ray Thompson, antiguo residente de Igo, fue condenado recientemente a 11 años de prisión tras disparar contra la familia Reyes, incluyendo a sus hijos, el pasado mes de julio. Si bien nadie resultó herido físicamente, la familia sigue sufriendo las consecuencias. Afirman que sus esfuerzos por solicitar una visa U han sido una ardua tarea debido a las demoras de las autoridades policiales del condado.
