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.
Chief Operating Officer Kalie Brisbon has been named as Olmstead’s successor. She will take charge of the regional nonprofit in March 2025.
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.
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.
Paul Dhanuka, Erin Resner, and Mike Littau were sworn in. Council member Jack Munns was unanimously approved as the City's new Mayor.
Over 100 Anderson Union High School families have benefited from the grant so far.
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.
Many local election results remain much too close to call as Shasta County election workers continue to count ballots.
The nonprofit First Amendment Coalition says the County did not have the authority to clear the County's Board chambers during a recent meeting at all, let alone remove the press, during a peaceful protest that posed no threat to the public.
Until November 16, you can see the exhibition, Remembrance Banners, on display at Old City Hall in Downtown Redding.
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