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“Not About A Vaccine”: In Shasta County, Marathon Eight Hours of Public Comment Centers on Feared Loss of Freedoms
Some also expressed concerns about the potential for violence as local unrest against Newsom’s COVID mandates swells.

October 21, 2021
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Civic Engagement

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“Unite the Fight”: Groups Opposing Vaccine Mandates in Schools Unite to Organize School Walk-Outs

Recall Shasta has found new focus after Newsom’s recent announcement of vaccine mandates for school children. A gathering held Wednesday, October 6, by those opposed to COVID mandates in schools, drew hundreds of supporters. A second meeting is scheduled for Monday night, October 11. COVID vaccine mandates for California school children are not yet in effect.


October 11, 2021

Locals Gather In Support of Nationwide Abortion Access

A new Texas anti-abortion law and a pending Supreme Court case that could lead to the overturning of Roe v Wade, present urgent concern for the majority of Americans that support abortion access.


October 5, 2021

Facts and Fears: What Shasta County Needs to Know About COVID Vaccines

Misinformation abounds. We’ve fact-checked. Here’s What You Need to Know


September 8, 2021

Local Gubernatorial Candidate Le Roux Says She Can Manage COVID Without Vaccine or School Mask Mandates

Le Roux attended Thursday’s “Medical Freedom Rally” – a local protest against vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.


August 28, 2021

Newsom Recall Opponents Divided on Response to Ballot Question Two

Confusion and contradiction swirl around whether pro-Newsom voters should fill in the second question on the recall election ballot.


August 22, 2021

Shasta College’s Umoja Program Works to Continue Juneteenth’s Legacy of Freedom

Discussing Juneteenth, Umoja’s Jerry Brown said the day still lacks needed recognition, especially in Shasta County.


June 18, 2021

Progress for Pride in Shasta County

Today the Shasta County Board of Supervisors officially named June as LGBTQ and Pride month. The adoption of the proclamation is significant in Shasta County, where the journey towards LGBTQ+ inclusion has been slow.


June 7, 2021

Wolfpack Clubhouse Expands LGBTQ+ Community Offerings

The group has evolved from a small cohort of close friends to a non-profit community organization with around 200 active participants, Carson says. They focus on women, she says, but their special events and youth activities are open to all genders.


May 2, 2021

Event to Honor César Chávez Will Support Local Farm Workers

While some farm workers prefer to stay in the shadows, Casia says, she hopes the Cesar Chavez Day donations help them to feel supported and welcomed in the community.


March 26, 2021