‘What the hell is going on?’: Democratic leaders clash over congressional endorsement
Sen. Mike McGuire accused Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks of trying to block his endorsement despite the backing of 74% of delegates.
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Redding officially welcomes new city manager
William S. Tarbox attended his first Redding City Council meeting last week and is transitioning into the role by meeting with staff and touring city facilities.
Shasta supervisors will revisit discussion on election official’s behavior, this time with public comment
A discussion about an allegation that Shasta’s election official misused public resources took place earlier this month without any public comment. This week the item has been brought back to allow the public to weigh in.
Nurses demonstrate outside Shasta Regional Medical Center, claiming poor working conditions
The California Nurses Association and the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union have organized a strike of nurses at Shasta Regional amid stalled contract negotiations with the hospital.
Supervisors will discuss legal petition filed over election ballot initiative
The petition seeks to stop a proposed ballot initiative that, if approved by voters in June, would amend Shasta’s charter to implement local election policies. Supervisors will discuss the petition in closed session on Feb. 20.
Bethel Church places leader Ben Armstrong on administrative leave after allegations of sexual abuse and grooming from former students
Bethel Church says the allegations are being investigated by a third party. Armstrong did not respond to a request for comment.
Another case of measles has been confirmed in Shasta County, bringing count to 9
The county has provided a new list of exposure sites where people may have contracted the measles virus.
Anderson Council to discuss social media policy in special meeting Thursday
The council’s decision to consider creating a social media policy comes after controversial social media posts by Council member Darin Hale.
Redding Electric Utility proposes multi-year hike in electricity costs
With the aim of improving aging infrastructure and keeping up with factors such as inflation and California clean energy mandates, REU is proposing a 4.5% increase in utility costs each year, over the next four years, starting in April.
Democrat from Marin could represent Shasta County in Congress under new Prop. 50 district lines
As Prop. 50 lines come into play at the midterms, Shasta County will join California’s second congressional district, currently represented by Jared Huffman of San Rafael. His representation would mark an immense shift for Shasta’s conservative voters.
Redding officially welcomes new city manager
William S. Tarbox attended his first Redding City Council meeting last week and is transitioning into the role by meeting with staff and touring city facilities.
Shasta supervisors will revisit discussion on election official’s behavior, this time with public comment
A discussion about an allegation that Shasta’s election official misused public resources took place earlier this month without any public comment. This week the item has been brought back to allow the public to weigh in.
Nurses demonstrate outside Shasta Regional Medical Center, claiming poor working conditions
The California Nurses Association and the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union have organized a strike of nurses at Shasta Regional amid stalled contract negotiations with the hospital.
Supervisors will discuss legal petition filed over election ballot initiative
The petition seeks to stop a proposed ballot initiative that, if approved by voters in June, would amend Shasta’s charter to implement local election policies. Supervisors will discuss the petition in closed session on Feb. 20.
Bethel Church places leader Ben Armstrong on administrative leave after allegations of sexual abuse and grooming from former students
Bethel Church says the allegations are being investigated by a third party. Armstrong did not respond to a request for comment.
Another case of measles has been confirmed in Shasta County, bringing count to 9
The county has provided a new list of exposure sites where people may have contracted the measles virus.
Anderson Council to discuss social media policy in special meeting Thursday
The council’s decision to consider creating a social media policy comes after controversial social media posts by Council member Darin Hale.
Redding Electric Utility proposes multi-year hike in electricity costs
With the aim of improving aging infrastructure and keeping up with factors such as inflation and California clean energy mandates, REU is proposing a 4.5% increase in utility costs each year, over the next four years, starting in April.
Democrat from Marin could represent Shasta County in Congress under new Prop. 50 district lines
As Prop. 50 lines come into play at the midterms, Shasta County will join California’s second congressional district, currently represented by Jared Huffman of San Rafael. His representation would mark an immense shift for Shasta’s conservative voters.