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Current bylaws require Shasta County Office of Education Board approval for training and conferences. A proposed update would remove that approval process, a move one trustee warns could risk becoming an “open checkbook.”
Interviews with about two dozen sources — including former, current and future county leaders — suggest the result of Shasta County's June election was less a rejection of conservatism than of a tumultuous leadership style that emerged during the pandemic.
In a surprise announcement, Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis shared the news during an interview yesterday. Curtis fired Francescut from the same position last year. His current assistant ROV hasn’t confirmed plans to vacate the role.
HHSA's former CFO was hired to manage and oversee all fiscal and accounting services. But she wasn't included in public efforts to address HHSA's dire financial situation over the last year. Supervisor Matt Plummer believes implementing an external audit to address specific areas within HHSA finances may be needed.
In an announcement today, the city said three police captains will rotate through chief responsibilities this summer until an interim chief takes over in August. The mayor said a new police chief may start in September or October.
The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has named the City of Shasta Lake a 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Community. The recognition acknowledges the city’s efforts to prevent wildfire risk, and could provide potential insurance benefits for residents.
Supervisor Kevin Crye united with community members over how long to retain county emails. His fellow board members voted to pass an amended policy which allows for auto-deletion of county emails after two years, instead of one.
The state’s lawsuit against the county was initially filed in appellate court, in what the state said was an attempt to expedite a ruling. After the court determined the suit should be considered in trial court first, it was refiled yesterday, here in Shasta.
In a celebration of Native culture and community, the Redding Rancheria’s seventh annual Big Time featured three-days of traditional dance performances, music, and Indigenous vendors. Eighteen different tribes across California gathered for the celebration.
Chief Brian Barner will finish his 34-year career with the Redding Police Department today. The city has initiated a process to recruit the next police chief, City Manager William Tarbox said, with interviews likely starting in July.
