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A beloved lake is facing an unclear future in Shingletown as PG&E prepares to pull out of the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project, which could include removing the dam that forms McCumber reservoir. A group of local residents that hopes to save the lake will face a multitude of environmental, cultural, financial and regulatory complexities to do so.
The Ironman triathlon will be held in Shasta on Aug. 16, and it’s expected to draw thousands of athletes, supporters and staff. Traffic impacts will largely be felt Sunday morning, but community events will be held throughout the weekend.
State workers across California have rallied over the past year to protest against Newsom’s mandated RTO, or return to office. A group of environmental scientists based in Redding are part of the fight.
Curtis was formally rebuked by the board for substantiated findings of retaliation against staff, along with verbal abuse and threats of violence. He responded to the censure by sharing new claims against elections staff.
As more families seek food assistance, the Salvation Army's Hope Market lets people select the groceries they'll actually use instead of offering pre-packaged boxes. The client-choice model reflects a growing movement among food pantries to reduce waste while preserving dignity.
Johnson has announced she’ll soon be stepping away from Children’s Legacy Center and One Safe Place, as both organizations look to hire new executive leadership under their respective boards. Structural changes are allowing for the emergence of a third entity, Arch Services, which will provide administrative support to nonprofits.
The ruling means Shasta’s elections are slated to be run as usual this fall. The decision is a temporary step in a legal process that will determine whether the new elections law, which was passed by voters in June, is actually legal to implement.
In a surprise announcement yesterday, Sheriff Michael Johnson pivoted on the controversial location for a proposed correctional facility. Johnson says that he is moving forward with the project at a new, undecided location, this time with more transparency. The county board has not weighed in.
James ‘Little Man’ Wright disappeared in 1988 at just 19 years old. This week, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office identified his remains, allowing his family and Tribal community to arrange for a dignified burial.
In-person visitations at the death-ridden jail have reportedly been suspended due to a construction project. Visits have been shown to reduce recidivism rates, increase safety for incarcerated individuals and correctional officers and safeguard the mental health of those behind bars and their families.
