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Multiple seats on school district and special district boards are up for grabs in November’s general election, as the deadline to file for candidacy approaches this week.
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With charges still pending, CHP search warrant reveals further details about the case against Michael Kamfolt
The raid of the Anderson man’s home made headlines, drawing attention to Kamfolt’s “underground bunker,” alleged cache of firearms, and his friendship with Supervisor Kevin Crye. Six months later, the Shasta County District Attorney’s office said it’s reviewing Kamfolt's case.
Shasta Sheriff’s Office calls community meeting on proposed ‘Corrections and Rehabilitation Campus’
Next Wednesday, residents will have an opportunity to attend a community meeting to learn more about a controversial Corrections and Rehabilitation Campus that’s proposed to be built off Eastside Road, the Sheriff’s Office said this week.
Supervisor Matt Plummer launches ‘Front Porch Shasta’
The volunteer initiative aims to strengthen community connections across the county, starting in five neighborhoods.
‘A very, very difficult transition’: Kings View to end mental health services in Shasta, citing HHSA contract delays
Kings View says it has absorbed hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost payments due to the county’s delays in contract execution over recent years. The county’s Health and Human Services Agency said it has paid all “contracted eligible expenses.”
Shasta College reports early success with use of county opioid settlement funds
College officials say Shasta County's $889,000 investment is helping students stay enrolled, complete degrees and enter the behavioral health workforce. The presentation follows public scrutiny over how the county's using millions in opioid litigation funds.
Across the state, communities are taking down Flock Safety cameras. Could Shasta be next?
Just months after the sheriff's office expanded the county’s network of ALPR cameras, two local elected officials are calling for them to be removed. The change of heart comes amid growing statewide scrutiny of the company’s data-sharing practices and local community concern over privacy and surveillance.
Shasta Public Health to “scale back” on services after $2 million in new budget cuts
The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency has cut another $2 million from its Public Health budget since June. The cuts come partly in response to federal funding changes, and will reduce both staffing and services.
Arch Collaborative pivots to help lead new California-funded regional behavioral health initiative
The local nonprofit has just secured a $5 million state grant in collaboration with Rural County Representatives of California to pilot a model inter-county program in hopes of improving behavioral health services across the region.
Shasta County conserves first client for severe substance use under SB 43
Senate Bill 43 went into effect locally in January. It empowers the county to institutionalize qualifying individuals for mandated substance use treatment. The law was initially touted as a partial solution to California’s homelessness crisis, but implementation has been slow.
With charges still pending, CHP search warrant reveals further details about the case against Michael Kamfolt
The raid of the Anderson man’s home made headlines, drawing attention to Kamfolt’s “underground bunker,” alleged cache of firearms, and his friendship with Supervisor Kevin Crye. Six months later, the Shasta County District Attorney’s office said it’s reviewing Kamfolt's case.
Shasta Sheriff’s Office calls community meeting on proposed ‘Corrections and Rehabilitation Campus’
Next Wednesday, residents will have an opportunity to attend a community meeting to learn more about a controversial Corrections and Rehabilitation Campus that’s proposed to be built off Eastside Road, the Sheriff’s Office said this week.
Supervisor Matt Plummer launches ‘Front Porch Shasta’
The volunteer initiative aims to strengthen community connections across the county, starting in five neighborhoods.
‘A very, very difficult transition’: Kings View to end mental health services in Shasta, citing HHSA contract delays
Kings View says it has absorbed hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost payments due to the county’s delays in contract execution over recent years. The county’s Health and Human Services Agency said it has paid all “contracted eligible expenses.”
Shasta College reports early success with use of county opioid settlement funds
College officials say Shasta County's $889,000 investment is helping students stay enrolled, complete degrees and enter the behavioral health workforce. The presentation follows public scrutiny over how the county's using millions in opioid litigation funds.
Across the state, communities are taking down Flock Safety cameras. Could Shasta be next?
Just months after the sheriff's office expanded the county’s network of ALPR cameras, two local elected officials are calling for them to be removed. The change of heart comes amid growing statewide scrutiny of the company’s data-sharing practices and local community concern over privacy and surveillance.
Shasta Public Health to “scale back” on services after $2 million in new budget cuts
The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency has cut another $2 million from its Public Health budget since June. The cuts come partly in response to federal funding changes, and will reduce both staffing and services.
Arch Collaborative pivots to help lead new California-funded regional behavioral health initiative
The local nonprofit has just secured a $5 million state grant in collaboration with Rural County Representatives of California to pilot a model inter-county program in hopes of improving behavioral health services across the region.
Shasta County conserves first client for severe substance use under SB 43
Senate Bill 43 went into effect locally in January. It empowers the county to institutionalize qualifying individuals for mandated substance use treatment. The law was initially touted as a partial solution to California’s homelessness crisis, but implementation has been slow.