Judge sets Tyler McCain trial for March
The jury trial was supposed to start last month, but it got pushed back after a request from McCain’s lawyer.
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After nearly two years, Congress throws rural schools a lifeline
Despite decades of broad bipartisan support, funding for the rural schools in heavily forested areas program expired in 2023 and was not renewed. The program provided nearly $34 million to California counties in 2024, a lifeline for rural schools without a strong tax base. Students from California traveled to Washington, D.C., to help push the lapsed bill over the finish line.
Board of Supervisors appeals court decision over 2023 county contract with Redding Rancheria
In August, the Shasta County Superior Court ruled the agreement violated the law. Now the county is asking an appellate court to overturn the local ruling.
Redding City Council member Erin Resner to challenge Supervisor Kevin Crye for Shasta’s District 1 seat.
Resner says she feels it's her duty to run against Crye, after his only opponent dropped out of the race a week ago. “I truly believe the community is looking for someone to be the adult in the room,” Resner said.
City of Redding announces retirement of Interim City Manager Steve Bade
He’s retiring after nearly three decades working for the city of Redding. He had applied for the city manager role that was just given to a different candidate.
Jury trial begins in county’s case against protester Jenny O’Connell-Nowain
The case will continue next week. It’s not yet clear whether O’Connell-Nowain will testify. She’s been charged with disruption for her protest during a county board meeting in 2024.
North State Congressman Doug LaMalfa helps secure funding for rural schools and communities nationwide
The Secure Rural Schools Act secures funding for rural communities. The payments, which had expired in fiscal year 2023, provide funding for schools, roads, public safety and fire prevention in rural areas.
Whitmore and Mountain Union elementary schools will be consolidated under a single district
Effective July 1, 2027, the two school districts will merge. Both schools will remain open
‘No monsters’: Shasta election official Clint Curtis has certified his first election amid public scrutiny
Curtis ran his first election this fall. He claims his new processes have revolutionized Shasta elections and increased trust, something some public commenters contradict.
Crye remains uncertain about Shasta’s proposed True North facility, despite growing local support
Three public meetings in the last 24 hours have included a focus on the proposed behavioral health facility. Dozens of local leaders have supported the project, including, as of today, a majority of supervisors. Board Chair Kevin Crye still has concerns.
After nearly two years, Congress throws rural schools a lifeline
Despite decades of broad bipartisan support, funding for the rural schools in heavily forested areas program expired in 2023 and was not renewed. The program provided nearly $34 million to California counties in 2024, a lifeline for rural schools without a strong tax base. Students from California traveled to Washington, D.C., to help push the lapsed bill over the finish line.
Board of Supervisors appeals court decision over 2023 county contract with Redding Rancheria
In August, the Shasta County Superior Court ruled the agreement violated the law. Now the county is asking an appellate court to overturn the local ruling.
Redding City Council member Erin Resner to challenge Supervisor Kevin Crye for Shasta’s District 1 seat.
Resner says she feels it's her duty to run against Crye, after his only opponent dropped out of the race a week ago. “I truly believe the community is looking for someone to be the adult in the room,” Resner said.
City of Redding announces retirement of Interim City Manager Steve Bade
He’s retiring after nearly three decades working for the city of Redding. He had applied for the city manager role that was just given to a different candidate.
Jury trial begins in county’s case against protester Jenny O’Connell-Nowain
The case will continue next week. It’s not yet clear whether O’Connell-Nowain will testify. She’s been charged with disruption for her protest during a county board meeting in 2024.
North State Congressman Doug LaMalfa helps secure funding for rural schools and communities nationwide
The Secure Rural Schools Act secures funding for rural communities. The payments, which had expired in fiscal year 2023, provide funding for schools, roads, public safety and fire prevention in rural areas.
Whitmore and Mountain Union elementary schools will be consolidated under a single district
Effective July 1, 2027, the two school districts will merge. Both schools will remain open
‘No monsters’: Shasta election official Clint Curtis has certified his first election amid public scrutiny
Curtis ran his first election this fall. He claims his new processes have revolutionized Shasta elections and increased trust, something some public commenters contradict.
Crye remains uncertain about Shasta’s proposed True North facility, despite growing local support
Three public meetings in the last 24 hours have included a focus on the proposed behavioral health facility. Dozens of local leaders have supported the project, including, as of today, a majority of supervisors. Board Chair Kevin Crye still has concerns.
