Near-final results show Shasta’s vote holding steady
As an initial June 11 state deadline nears, the county has 1,423 ballots left to process.
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Shasta introduced ‘poll closers’ for the June 2 election. How did it go?
The new role, implemented by Shasta Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis, was intended to increase efficiency. For some working at the polls, it added chaos and confusion to an already-complex process.
In rural northern California, Second Amendment rights reign supreme. Public health advocates hope slowing access to guns in a crisis will reduce suicides
In Shasta County, suicide rates are among the highest in California. So are gun ownership rates — and most local suicides involve the use of a firearm. Widespread availability of gun locks and gun safes, experts say, could prevent deaths.
Measure B continues to succeed, incumbents still failing, new vote totals show
The Shasta County elections office updated vote totals this afternoon. Incumbents are still behind for three important local seats on the ballot, while Measure B — a controversial election initiative — continues to succeed. There are about 2,500 ballots left to be processed, the office says.
Jury finds Shasta community member Steven King not guilty of attempted murder
King, who claimed self defense after shooting Michael Hale in April 2024, was charged with attempted murder. A jury has acquitted him of all charges related to the shooting.
‘Incident’ at Shasta Elections Office triggered report to Secretary of State, county says
The incident allegedly involved Shasta’s election official removing from the office copies of documents that “may have” included confidential voter information, the county said in a press release today. Shasta won’t be initiating legal charges because the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State.
Taking back the seat: What Resner’s campaign team did differently this time around
Four years after her loss to District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye, Erin Resner’s 2026 campaign for the same role has been centered around accessibility and authenticity. Her approach appears to have worked.
With an estimated 5,000 ballots left to count, Shasta’s incumbents still trailing
Candidates Joanna Francescut and Erin Resner continue to hold a strong margin of success. So does Measure B, a controversial ballot initiative likely to prompt legal action. Mike Gallagher is still ahead of his opponent Supervisor Chris Kelstrom — but lacks the more than 50% of votes needed to win in the primary.
Joanna Francescut’s likely win for elections role will not deter her lawsuit against Shasta County
The lawsuit, which claims Francescut was wrongfully terminated from her position as assistant registrar of voters in 2025, also cites incidents of alleged harassment, retaliation, and discrimination by county officials, dating back to 2024.
Special Shasta board meeting results in a decision to release information, ‘as soon as possible’
The board’s closed session was related to the initiation of litigation. Supervisors voted to release as much information as possible
"related to an issue that falls under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State," California's chief election official.
Shasta introduced ‘poll closers’ for the June 2 election. How did it go?
The new role, implemented by Shasta Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis, was intended to increase efficiency. For some working at the polls, it added chaos and confusion to an already-complex process.
In rural northern California, Second Amendment rights reign supreme. Public health advocates hope slowing access to guns in a crisis will reduce suicides
In Shasta County, suicide rates are among the highest in California. So are gun ownership rates — and most local suicides involve the use of a firearm. Widespread availability of gun locks and gun safes, experts say, could prevent deaths.
Measure B continues to succeed, incumbents still failing, new vote totals show
The Shasta County elections office updated vote totals this afternoon. Incumbents are still behind for three important local seats on the ballot, while Measure B — a controversial election initiative — continues to succeed. There are about 2,500 ballots left to be processed, the office says.
Jury finds Shasta community member Steven King not guilty of attempted murder
King, who claimed self defense after shooting Michael Hale in April 2024, was charged with attempted murder. A jury has acquitted him of all charges related to the shooting.
‘Incident’ at Shasta Elections Office triggered report to Secretary of State, county says
The incident allegedly involved Shasta’s election official removing from the office copies of documents that “may have” included confidential voter information, the county said in a press release today. Shasta won’t be initiating legal charges because the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State.
Taking back the seat: What Resner’s campaign team did differently this time around
Four years after her loss to District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye, Erin Resner’s 2026 campaign for the same role has been centered around accessibility and authenticity. Her approach appears to have worked.
With an estimated 5,000 ballots left to count, Shasta’s incumbents still trailing
Candidates Joanna Francescut and Erin Resner continue to hold a strong margin of success. So does Measure B, a controversial ballot initiative likely to prompt legal action. Mike Gallagher is still ahead of his opponent Supervisor Chris Kelstrom — but lacks the more than 50% of votes needed to win in the primary.
Joanna Francescut’s likely win for elections role will not deter her lawsuit against Shasta County
The lawsuit, which claims Francescut was wrongfully terminated from her position as assistant registrar of voters in 2025, also cites incidents of alleged harassment, retaliation, and discrimination by county officials, dating back to 2024.
Special Shasta board meeting results in a decision to release information, ‘as soon as possible’
The board’s closed session was related to the initiation of litigation. Supervisors voted to release as much information as possible "related to an issue that falls under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State," California's chief election official.
