Happy Fire, Knoll Fire, Evacuations Ordered
Fires prompted multiple evacuations. Most have now been lifted.
Fires prompted multiple evacuations. Most have now been lifted.
The fire is moving quickly and has already spread to 40 acres with structures threatened and evacuations ordered.
The fire is moving at a moderate rate of speed and threatening multiple structures.
Following suit with other cities in California, Anderson has officially condemned discrimination based on caste. The effort was spearheaded by Dr. Promila Dhanuka, a Shasta County oncologist who spoke before the council to explain the history of the caste system and its impacts.
The Board of the Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation District voted unanimously to adopt an agreement that reduces water restrictions during critically dry years. Some constituents oppose it, in part because they believe engaging in further deals with the federal government is a losing proposition.
The proposal is the result of negotiations between federal water officials and the Sacramento River Settlement Contractors, a California water users group that includes local irrigators in Anderson and Cottonwood.
Shasta County is home to about 50 Sikh families. On October 26, some gathered to mark a religious occasion with a traditional ceremony, including sharing food and water with the greater Anderson community.
Board President Jackie LaBarbera issued a statement claiming that the Board cannot act unless appropriate reporting of racist incidents occurs. As antiracist advocates pointed out, the District’s current processes already appear to fall short of stated District policy, and may not comply with California law.
Oliver Collins has been selected to replace Interim Chief Greg Baarts as the head of APD. Once appointed, he will become the third to hold the role of Anderson Police Department Chief this year.