Flight school official says multiple international students have withdrawn enrollments after Chinese espionage claims by Anderson council member

After advocacy by IASCO Flight Training Operations Manager Miranda Vorhis, the Anderson city council adopted a social media policy Tuesday night. But she said there’s already been measurable harm inflicted upon the school.

Council defers decision on REU rate increases; approves open alcohol containers during Kool April Nights Cruise

The council agreed to honor a request from REU to take more time for more public outreach, given low attendance at recent workshops used to explain the rate increase.

Woman attempting to sideline Shasta election measure has filed court paperwork with her real identity

County attorney Joseph Larmour confirmed yesterday that Jennifer Katske is the woman behind a “Jane Doe” legal challenge that’s been filed over an election-related ballot measure. She refiled court paperwork this week under her real name after Shasta judge said her identity is a matter of public interest.

Shasta won’t fund election official’s representation amid legal challenge to ballot measure

Curtis asked the board to hire Trump-connected attorney Peter Ticktin in hopes of ensuring the amendment makes it to ballots. A majority said no.

Among a slew of conservative candidates running for local nonpartisan offices, Shasta GOP endorses select few

The Shasta County Republican Central Committee recently made public endorsements of candidates in local offices, including supervisor and registrar of voters, both of which are nonpartisan positions.

Pockets of unvaccinated communities are driving measles outbreaks in California

California is battling measles across seven counties as federal funding cuts gut local health departments and vaccine skepticism fuels spread among unvaccinated children.

Anderson City Council to consider adopting social media policy following member’s controversial posts about local flight school

The discussion comes after council member Darin Hale made numerous claims on his personal Facebook account attempting to link a local flight school to Chinese espionage. The school has called the claims unfounded and said they undermine community safety.

Redding City Council to discuss allowing open alcoholic containers at Kool April Nites Cruise

During a February meeting, council member Tenessa Audette pitched the idea to make part of Hilltop Drive an entertainment zone during a three-hour period on April 24, when the Kool April Nites Cruise is scheduled to occur. City staff have concerns about the idea’s feasibility.

A host of global factors are affecting local power pricing, REU says

Redding Electric Utility has proposed a series of 4.5% annual hikes in electric bills over the next four years. The city-owned utility hosted two public forums for residents yesterday to explain the factors behind price hikes.

Redding property company settles with state after allegations of “egregious” violations of California housing law 

The case against Property Upsurge, which operates about 1,300 rental units across northern California, was first opened in 2023, according to the California Attorney General’s office. The company will pay out more than half a million to settle the suit.

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