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We want to build a media organization that reports the news both for, and with, the people of Shasta County. That’s why we’ve opened our journalistic process to all monthly members. We want you to see into our Open Notebooks and collaborate with Scout!
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We’re proud to be providing Shasta County with free, online news.
Our commitment to in-depth and inclusive local news coverage represents a change in Shasta County’s status quo. Our grass-roots approach to news is centered in the belief that access to information empowers people to build a stronger, safer democracy. Our nimble structure means we can keep costs relatively low, allowing us to run hard on a lean budget and put every dollar where it’s most needed.
As we connect with grant organizations and reach out to businesses for sponsorship, we also deeply need the financial support of readers like you.
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Shasta Scout is proud to be an independent, non-profit, civic news media organization, committed to Shasta County’s diverse and investigative stories.
