Redding announces unexpected death of City Manager William Tarbox
The death occurred Sunday, according to a press release shared by the city. The Redding council is expected to appoint an interim manager this week.
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Update: Brooke Fire 30% contained, most evacuations lifted
After several days of efforts CAL FIRE is now reporting 30% containment of the vegetation fire, which started Saturday.
Two Forest Service employees released safely after 15 hours held hostage in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
After a long standoff yesterday, two Forest Service employees being held hostage at Gumboot Lake in Siskiyou were safely released. Local agencies in Northern California, alongside law enforcement agencies across the state and nation, worked to respond to the crisis.
A third of Shasta’s jail deaths in recent years have been ruled suicides. A policy change could save lives
Two dozen people have died while incarcerated at the Shasta County Jail over the last six years. A review of postmortem investigations indicates more intensive monitoring of high-risk individuals could prevent deaths.
Inside the protests dividing the Redding Senior Center
Members of the senior center are calling for regular meetings and greater transparency after proposed bylaw changes that would eliminate statutory voting membership. Center leadership says the protesters represent only a small share of members.
‘I don’t like to limit me’: How North State Senator Megan Dahle continues to use her voice after a life-changing stroke
Megan Dahle, a California senator representing parts of northern California, is living with speech difficulties after having suffered a stroke in late 2023. Her principles, and style of representation, she said, haven't changed.
Shasta’s Health and Human Services Agency warns against scam phone calls
Criminals have been falsifying their caller ID and impersonating county employees to deceive residents, Shasta’s HHSA warned today.
Board approves Measures E and F for November ballot
The measures, estimated to cost $40,000 to $100,000 to place on the ballot, revisit proposals voters rejected two years ago on eminent domain and midterm vacancies.
Shasta ROV Curtis says he has requested federal intervention, claiming a lot of June election ballots ‘did not feel or look right’
Records obtained by Shasta Scout document Curtis saying he’s contacted federal officials over “suspect ballots,” which he believes require outside intervention — potentially from the FBI. A little-known gubernatorial candidate is amplifying his claims.
Mount Shasta appoints new acting city manager, contracts with new attorney, amid ongoing data center concerns
An inquiry from the Dunlieh Infrastructure Group about a potential data center project near the city of Mount Shasta has caused public concern since the query was revealed late last month. It’s unclear if the city’s decision to place its manager on unexplained administrative leave and appoint a new attorney are related to the inquiry.
Update: Brooke Fire 30% contained, most evacuations lifted
After several days of efforts CAL FIRE is now reporting 30% containment of the vegetation fire, which started Saturday.
Two Forest Service employees released safely after 15 hours held hostage in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
After a long standoff yesterday, two Forest Service employees being held hostage at Gumboot Lake in Siskiyou were safely released. Local agencies in Northern California, alongside law enforcement agencies across the state and nation, worked to respond to the crisis.
A third of Shasta’s jail deaths in recent years have been ruled suicides. A policy change could save lives
Two dozen people have died while incarcerated at the Shasta County Jail over the last six years. A review of postmortem investigations indicates more intensive monitoring of high-risk individuals could prevent deaths.
Inside the protests dividing the Redding Senior Center
Members of the senior center are calling for regular meetings and greater transparency after proposed bylaw changes that would eliminate statutory voting membership. Center leadership says the protesters represent only a small share of members.
‘I don’t like to limit me’: How North State Senator Megan Dahle continues to use her voice after a life-changing stroke
Megan Dahle, a California senator representing parts of northern California, is living with speech difficulties after having suffered a stroke in late 2023. Her principles, and style of representation, she said, haven't changed.
Shasta’s Health and Human Services Agency warns against scam phone calls
Criminals have been falsifying their caller ID and impersonating county employees to deceive residents, Shasta’s HHSA warned today.
Board approves Measures E and F for November ballot
The measures, estimated to cost $40,000 to $100,000 to place on the ballot, revisit proposals voters rejected two years ago on eminent domain and midterm vacancies.
Shasta ROV Curtis says he has requested federal intervention, claiming a lot of June election ballots ‘did not feel or look right’
Records obtained by Shasta Scout document Curtis saying he’s contacted federal officials over “suspect ballots,” which he believes require outside intervention — potentially from the FBI. A little-known gubernatorial candidate is amplifying his claims.
Mount Shasta appoints new acting city manager, contracts with new attorney, amid ongoing data center concerns
An inquiry from the Dunlieh Infrastructure Group about a potential data center project near the city of Mount Shasta has caused public concern since the query was revealed late last month. It’s unclear if the city’s decision to place its manager on unexplained administrative leave and appoint a new attorney are related to the inquiry.