Neither Maher nor Shasta Scout has been able to obtain body camera footage of his arrest, despite his claim that two of his ribs were broken during the incident.

A Shasta College spokesperson said the college respects that some staff and students may have had issues with the thoughts expressed during the event encouraging them to “engage in civil constructive dialogue."

“Let the evidence speak for itself and let Cheng’s spirit be in the courtroom."

Pairing people with opposing ideological views to work together in the election process is one theme for Curtis’ approach to administering elections.

During the last testimony of the day, an interview with Shasta’s lead detective in the case, Kilee Holroyd, the prosecution presented footage from a Ring camera mounted at the front door of the home of Saelee-McCain’s sister, Chloe Saelee.

The policy how allows elected officials to censor the public based on subjective opinions that a remark is “slanderous” or “profane”, something that could be used to silence political dissent.

During an interview with a Shasta Scout reporter, Shasta County's election official mused on his hopes for the indictment of his campaign opponent and former Assistant Registrar of Voters Joanna Francescut. We're sharing highlights from that interview.

“This designation strengthens our ability to shape a brighter future for Shasta County while preserving our values and priorities," Board Chair Kevin Crye said.

Up the Pacific coast, various species of similar pine mushrooms have been historically cultivated by Indigenous people during the autumn season, including by the Karuk tribe of Northern California.

"There’s a universe of protected speech that could fall within those definitions,” First Amendment Attorney David Snyder told Shasta Scout today, referencing a proposed policy for public comments the City of Shasta Lake will discuss this week.

Amity facilities, CEO Doug Bond said,are an example of the ways that state and local carceral systems can integrate to provide an off-ramp for people released from state prisons, something that can reduce recidivism.

Three witnesses took to the stand on the fourth day of a preliminary hearing to determine whether McCain will move forward to trial. They included a man who said he was in a relationship with Saelee-McCain in the year before her disappearance.

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On Day 3 of a preliminary hearing for Tyler McCain, who’s facing murder charges, the hearing was briefly interrupted by McCain after the court was shown a picture of framed family photos on the walls of their home, prompting an outburst. shastascout.org/brief-outbur...

Notably, former Assistant ROV Joanna Francescut was the only person among those pointing fingers to make a reference to the law, which clearly spells out the process.

It’s not clear from RPD’s initial press release what, if any, immediate danger to the public the RPD officer suspected when they initiated a motorcyclist pursuit.

Testimony included items found in the home of Tyler McCain and his wife Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain in the days after she went missing. The judge agreed to put new criminal protective orders in place to prevent McCain from contacting two of Saelee-McCain’s sisters. shastascout.org/new-criminal...

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Shasta Trinity’s Fire Management Officer Kevin Osborne urged the public to “help us by following fire restrictions and only having campfires in designated areas with a valid campfire permit.”

On the recording, Saelee-McCain’s voice sounded strong and clear as she spoke to Shasta County Sheriff’s Sergeant Gerry Maul from a local emergency room where she sought treatment after an alleged attack by her husband in their home on December 1, 2023.

Council member Erin Resner noted that the council has hired the firm Peckham & McKenney for a national recruitment with the hope of having a large pool of candidates to choose from.

The judge acknowledged that it was apparent that a meeting had occurred between McCain, Saelee-McCain and Borges last year on April 10, but asked the prosecution why that meeting should disqualify Borges from serving as McCain’s attorney.

Late last week, the Shasta District Attorney’s Office filed a motion requesting that McCain’s defense attorney, Michael Borges, be disqualified from the case. The reason is not yet apparent. Court documents have been hidden from public view.

Harm reduction is rooted in compassion, connection, and taking care of people, which the Rancheria says "drives the program’s approach of creating a welcoming, judgment-free space where relationships are built and individuals learn they have options."

"The original structure of the lease provided a fantastic solution for the City of Redding and for BSSM. What it didn’t do was provide a structure with an eye for long term sustainability once BSSM left the building.”

Tim Mapes, a spokesperson for the Shasta Sheriff said local law enforcement is “aware of the California Attorney General’s focus on copper wire theft, which has also impacted our community and caused real disruptions."

McCain appeared briefly in court today where he was mostly shielded from view by his attorney.

People from varied backgrounds and age groups rely on Redding’s expanding and evolving bus system. Unique partnerships are expanding the services RABA offers.

“I think we got more comments on the fire fee than the tree ordinance, or tobacco or anything else over the past six months."

Supervisor Plummer made a “bold” move, convincing a majority of supervisors to delay the county’s agreement to run a special election for Redding, until the city agrees to its end of a land deal with the county.

Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain’s two sisters spoke briefly to those gathered at a press conference thanking law enforcement for their efforts to bring justice.

A six-month healthcare consulting contract authorized by the Shasta Board has resulted in no definitive action.

If legislators vote to move forward, holding the special election this fall will cost the state about $200 million. But Newsom, who’s faced big budget issues, is undeterred. He told reporters last week that “there’s no price tag for democracy.”

Despite Shasta County’s rich agricultural legacy, for many, simply farming the land isn’t enough anymore to provide peace of mind for the future.

"From a personal faith standpoint, I feel like this is where the church should be. You’re not trying to get people to come into a church, you’re just going where the needs are. I’m really happy to be part of a church community that sees that as what we are called to do."

A letter to the editor from someone who describes themselves in the words of Will Rogers, saying "I am not a member of any organized political party. I’m a Democrat.”

Increasing trust in elections is Curtis’ primary stated focus. It’s a nebulous goal given that the level of trust in elections before he took the role was never formally assessed or measured by the county.

The Redding warehouse will be what is known as a “last mile” facility. At this step, large shipments of products are sorted into individual orders to be dispatched to customers.

I walked away from the interview with new goals for the summer: show up for my sources to help repair their trust in the media, don’t let personal biases interfere with my reporting and tell stories fairly without sensationalizing them.

One speaker chastised LaMalfa, saying the congressman should feel ashamed to have shown up to lecture the crowd about being responsible and civil when he supports a President who mocks women and people in wheelchairs.

ICE officials, both national and regional, as well as local, did not respond to repeated requests for comment by phone and email.

Coleman responded by saying she believes in an open-door policy and will continue to foster open communication with HHSA employees.

Since hospitals are legally obligated to provide care to people regardless of insurance coverage, they will treat those uninsured people — but won’t get paid for it.

Video of LaMalfa's event in Chico this morning shows he was well received by some but pilloried by the majority of attendees who jeered, booed, and loudly expressed their discontent for his support for recent tariffs, cuts to healthcare, and the U.S–funded Israeli assault on Gaza.

The idea that many Shasta community members have low trust in elections is not based on data. Instead it comes from repeated public complaints and lawsuits by a small but vocal group of community members.

“Although a board of supervisors can make bad decisions or unpopular decisions” Judge Stephen Baker wrote, “it cannot make illegal decisions.”

“We should not shortcut the public’s voting power by delaying the election."

Safe shelter for victims of violent hate crimes can be found by contacting Arch Collaborative's 24 hour hotline or walking in to the One Safe Place facility on Benton Ave in Redding.