Shasta County

Board majority faces off against Supervisor Plummer on liaison positions, board raises 

During the board’s first meeting of 2026, Supervisor Matt Plummer was removed from a number of pivotal liaison positions.

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New death in custody at Shasta County Jail occurred after arrest for public intoxication

Tine Marie Elrite’s death brings the number of people who have died while incarcerated in Shasta to five in less than a year.

Activist Benjamin Nowain arrested at Shasta County Board meeting 

Newly appointed Board Chair Chris Kelstrom called for Nowain’s removal after the community member spoke out from the floor twice during another speaker’s time.

Redding resident qualifies for 2026 Winter Olympics

Troy Chang will represent Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) in alpine ski racing. He’s a longtime Redding resident who holds dual citizenship with the U.S. and Taiwan.

Natural beauty second to none: Why Redding was picked to host the Ironman

Not only did Ironman officials see Redding as a logistical fit for the race, but they were also struck by the impressive landscape of the region. The event is among the world’s most famous long-distance triathlons.

Flood impacts continue, as some Shasta tenants face displacement

The ongoing impact of flooding that began on Dec. 21 is forcing some residents to leave their homes. This week, a Red Cross team has mobilized to assess damage across Shasta but there’s still relatively little public information about how many residences and businesses were affected.

A group of community members are hoping to start a new medical school in Shasta. Here’s what we know

Redding Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka and Simpson University President Dr. Norm Hall are some of the leading figures behind the plan.

Shasta County issues severe weather and flood warning

Flooding has stranded motorists in Redding. Officials are asking people to stay off the road.

Pit River Tribe prevails as California Energy Commission definitively rejects Fountain Wind Project

The state agency denied energy giant Repsol the required certification to develop a wind energy project on Pit River holy lands. It’s the third time the project has been denied. The first two denials occurred locally, in Shasta County.

Jury convicts activist O’Connell-Nowain for disturbing Shasta County board meeting 

Jenny O’Connell-Nowain has been found guilty of disturbing a public meeting after sitting on the floor during a November 2024 Shasta County board meeting.

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