Nurses demonstrate outside Shasta Regional Medical Center, claiming poor working conditions

The California Nurses Association and the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union have organized a strike of nurses at Shasta Regional amid stalled contract negotiations with the hospital.

Supervisors will discuss legal petition filed over election ballot initiative

The petition seeks to stop a proposed ballot initiative that, if approved by voters in June, would amend Shasta’s charter to implement local election policies. Supervisors will discuss the petition in closed session on Feb. 20.

Bethel Church places leader Ben Armstrong on administrative leave after allegations of sexual abuse and grooming from former students

Bethel Church says the allegations are being investigated by a third party. Armstrong did not respond to a request for comment.

Another case of measles has been confirmed in Shasta County, bringing count to 9

The county has provided a new list of exposure sites where people may have contracted the measles virus.

Anderson Council to discuss social media policy in special meeting Thursday

The council’s decision to consider creating a social media policy comes after controversial social media posts by Council member Darin Hale.

Redding Electric Utility proposes multi-year hike in electricity costs

With the aim of improving aging infrastructure and keeping up with factors such as inflation and California clean energy mandates, REU is proposing a 4.5% increase in utility costs each year, over the next four years, starting in April.

How an aging California is turning to senior centers for romance, community and health

No two senior centers are alike. We visited three very different venues in L.A. to learn how they’re changing for California’s aging population.

California schools face a new budget hit: Soaring insurance costs after sex abuse lawsuits

A recent state law lifted the statute of limitations on sex abuse lawsuits, driving a huge increase in payouts by school districts and government agencies. It has also increased insurance premiums for all agencies.

Democrat from Marin could represent Shasta County in Congress under new Prop. 50 district lines

As Prop. 50 lines come into play at the midterms, Shasta County will join California’s second congressional district, currently represented by Jared Huffman of San Rafael. His representation would mark an immense shift for Shasta’s conservative voters.

Underground Good: Terri and Gary Orwig

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