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The proposal from Populous, K2, Turtle Bay and McConnell to buy prime riverfront land will be discussed as part of an open session of Tuesday’s City Council meeting. At that meeting the Council could decide to enter into a non-binding agreement with developers or declare almost 200 acres of riverfront land surplus.
ConnectGen is appealing a June denial of the controversial energy project by the Shasta County Planning Commission. They say their newly proposed modifications will reduce the scope of the project and provide “enhanced benefits” to the Pit River Tribe, which continues to oppose the project.
During a tense end to Tuesday’s meeting Council Member Dacquisto called for the disclosure of the K2, Populous and McConnell Foundation proposal that was submitted to Council. Shasta Scout followed up with city staff and others. Here’s what we found.
Misinformation abounds. We've fact-checked. Here's What You Need to Know
A lawyer specializing in Brown Act violations said the city's lack of transparency should be seen as a "red flag."
This is a developing story. Shasta Scout is reaching out to relevant parties for comment and further information.
Le Roux attended Thursday’s “Medical Freedom Rally" - a local protest against vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.
The California water rights system’s foundations stretch back to the mid-19th century. It’s been criticized as “antiquated” and “discriminatory,” and critics are clamoring for reform.
Confusion and contradiction swirl around whether pro-Newsom voters should fill in the second question on the recall election ballot.
New studies indicate the hazardous smoke produced by wildfires, like those surrounding Shasta County, are a serious public health concern. John Waldrop, Shasta County’s Air Quality District Manager responds to questions about wildfire smoke and safety.
