The board’s discussion included a focus on federal and state issues without questioning the lack of information provided regarding the current shortfall. shastascout.org/financial-de...

Learn how you can obtain records and reporting on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during our next FOIAFriday session. We will be joined by Madison Holcomb from @shastascout.bsky.social and @katehuangpu.bsky.social and Danielle Ohl from @spotlightpa.org. buff.ly/EPzjcux

The report substantiated threats of violence, along with verbal abuse and retaliation. Curtis has denied the findings and will hold a press conference Thursday. shastascout.org/second-inves...

There are three candidates running for Shasta County’s District 1 board seat. Erin Resner says she’s running to give the public an alternative to current Supervisor Kevin Crye. shastascout.org/meet-erin-re...

Steve Dodge was in Redding to speak at a nonpartisan election-related event. He approached ROV Clint Curtis at the elections office, probing him repeatedly with questions while filming. Curtis called the police, referring to the incident as a “conspiracy to intimidate voters.”

The Cascade Union Elementary School District recently lost three of its five board members, prompting the Shasta County Board of Education to temporarily appoint Jackie LaBarbera. The board is functional again but it’s unclear when LaBarbera will step down. shastascout.org/cascade-unio...

The report is a result of the nonprofit’s Building Bridges Initiative, which aims to converse with community members to find ways to bridge divides. “What we heard was honest, and some of it was hard,” United Way’s director said. shastascout.org/united-way-r...

The typos include extra or missing words and a number of misspellings, as well as incorrect dates, including an error related to when mail-in ballots are supposed to be received by the elections office. shastascout.org/shastas-ball...

A substantial portion of the current Shasta District 1 supervisor’s donors are from outside the county. His main competitor, Redding City Council member Erin Resner, has received only a handful of out-of-county donations.

There are three candidates running for Shasta County’s District 5 board seat. Gary Oxley says he’s running to ensure that families who have been separated from their children are offered appropriate reunification services by Shasta’s Health and Human Services Agency. shastascout.org/meet-gary-ox...

Amid an ongoing shortage of prosecutors, four of the county’s current prosecutors will leave by the end of May, the office said. shastascout.org/critical-pro...

The majority of donations made to the two candidates running for county clerk and registrar of voters in Shasta this June have gone to Joanna Francescut, a former long-term election staffer.

Staff from Shasta County’s personnel and administrative departments will be on site at both election offices beginning Monday, May 11. They’re being deployed to mediate conflict and facilitate communication in the wake of findings of abusive conduct by appointed Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis.

For one Shasta mother, a California law allowing forced treatment for severe substance use disorders, provides hope for temporary safety for her adult daughter. But both she and some experts warn the approach does little to address current gaps in care. shastascout.org/could-forced...

Former Igo resident Timothy Ray Thompson was recently sentenced to 11 years in prison after opening fire on the Reyes family, including their children, last July. While no one was physically harmed, the family continues to be impacted.

Circle 6 Consulting, the firm hired by the city at the request of new City Manager William Tarbox, has been making progress to find ways the city can cut costs to reduce its major budget deficit. So far, possible savings are still in the evaluation phase. shastascout.org/efficiency-s...

There are three candidates running for Shasta County’s District 5 board seat. Mike Gallagher says he’s running to bring dignity back to the board chambers. shastascout.org/meet-mike-ga...

May 5 is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day. Yesterday, members of the Pit River Tribe and Redding Rancheria organized prayer walks in Burney and Redding to raise awareness for the systemic crisis. shastascout.org/native-commu...

Vaisakhi is a springtime celebration in the Punjab region of northwest India that’s celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs alike. For Sikhs, it commemorates an important moment in the religion’s early history.

Yesterday, Shasta’s head of personnel reminded the county’s thousands of employees of the commitment to a safe working environment. Today, supervisors voted in closed session to represent and indemnify election staff if they’re named in a lawsuit by election official Clint Curtis.

At a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters in Redding, incumbent Assembly member Heather Hadwick stood her ground as Anderson City Council member Darin Hale took aim at her political decision-making. Mt. Shasta-based Dianna James spoke mostly about her campaign promises.

Chris Kelstrom says he’s running foR District 5 to make things better for the “little guy.” His priorities include improving public safety, stabilizing county finances and addressing issues related to the North Battle Creek Reservoir. shastascout.org/meet-chris-k...

The lantern festival will be held near the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay through June 28. It features Chinese lanterns inspired by plants and animals, and it’s priced at $20 for adults and $15 for children.

Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis — who’s running to maintain his appointed position as county clerk — has denied the findings and says he’ll sue the county. A second investigative report with more serious findings is still pending release.

A Shasta County man currently incarcerated at a state prison in Soledad recently organized a speaking event in which survivors talked to inmates about how violence has impacted their lives. The event was held as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. shastascout.org/in-a-soledad...

After an extensive hiring process, the city of Redding hired William Tarbox as the new city manager. He started about two months ago. But what are his intentions for the city? Shasta Scout sat down with him for an exclusive interview to answer this question. shastascout.org/new-redding-...

Vaisakhi is an annual festival celebrated by both Hindus and Sikhs in Punjab, a region that straddles the border of India and Pakistan. On May 2, Shasta’s Sikh community is inviting the public to enjoy devotional music, the reading of holy scripture and a community meal.

Two investigations have confirmed the registrar of voters engaged in abusive conduct against staff. That conduct included violent threats, a county staffer said today, noting that a restraining order may be needed. shastascout.org/board-wont-c...

Interviews with several staff members and labor reps painted a picture of a work environment where staff have allegedly been subjected to the removal of job assignments, ongoing verbal abuse and threats of violence. ROV Clint Curtis did not respond to a request for comment.

With the primary just five weeks away, Shasta supervisors have called a special meeting to discuss whether or not to censure Curtis after a substantiated investigation by the county. shastascout.org/in-run-up-to...

Barner has been chief of police for about three years and an RPD employee for 34. shastascout.org/redding-poli...

The forum will be held on Monday, April 27 beginning at 5:30, with the first hour dedicated to District 5 candidates and the second to those of District 1. shastascout.org/redding-cham...

Candidates responded to questions as basic as their willingness to comply with state and federal law while each claimed they were the person to maintain the public’s trust in the election process. shastascout.org/emotions-run...

Documents obtained by Shasta Scout tell a more complex story than the sheriff’s office’s presentation to supervisors on Tuesday. shastascout.org/the-shasta-s...

The school is now leading a process focused on bringing a medical school to Redding. During a presentation today, the university’s president pitched an initial request to the county for an “anchor investment” of $10 million. shastascout.org/simpson-univ...

Shasta County’s Southeast Asian community has been celebrating the traditional new year for decades. This year, for the first time, the spring-time festivities were held at a Buddhist temple in Redding. shastascout.org/lao-thai-cam...

California law allows law enforcement agencies to assist in federal immigration enforcement but only under specific circumstances. The sheriff’s office will present about how many times that occurred last year during tomorrow’s board of supervisors meeting. shastascout.org/shasta-sheri...

Two women say they were told to leave a poll worker training session Thursday after showing concern about political commentary from Shasta’s election official. shastascout.org/volunteer-di...

Retired nurse and business owner Gary Oxley, Anderson City Council member Mike Gallagher, and incumbent Supervisor Chris Kelstrom duked it out over pressing issues important to voters in the rural south county. shastascout.org/in-anderson-...

Richard Gallardo, Erin Resner, and Kevin Crye answered questions from the public on hot-button issues, outlining their campaign promises ahead of the June primary. shastascout.org/electoral-ca...

A small Anderson school district’s current challenges include a shortage of board members and a vote of no confidence in the district superintendent by unionized teachers. An attempt to gain new board members this week fell short but the district plans to try again. shastascout.org/as-board-vac...

Former district employee Kelly Hughes accused Fire Chief Michael Steineke of misconduct at the small fire protection district’s board meeting on Wednesday. She was initially discouraged from speaking in the public forum, a right protected by the First Amendment. shastascout.org/a-complaint-...

About 40 people attended a Q&A held yesterday by local Redding organizations. The meet and greet featured officials from the Ironman organization who shared an exciting announcement about the internationally known triathlon event, among other details. shastascout.org/ironman-even...

Anyone is welcome to take part in the celebration at Redding’s small Buddhist temple. Festivities will include traditional dance, food and the custom of cheerful water splashing as a form of spiritual cleansing. shastascout.org/shastas-lao-...

Concerned about equal enforcement? Curious whether it’s legal for the county to close the chamber during closed sessions? Wondering about the new barriers between the public and supervisors? Bring your questions! This is a nonpartisan event focused on public access. We hope you can join us!

The event will be hosted by the Redding Chamber of Commerce, Visit Redding and Choose Redding Lodging. It will be held tomorrow, April 14, at 4 p.m. at Westside Tap & Cork. shastascout.org/redding-orga...

The news of one stakeholder’s withdrawal from the project was announced after Anderson Council member Mike Gallagher expressed concern about alleged misrepresentations on grant materials. A second stakeholder has not announced whether the project will move forward. shastascout.org/future-of-an...

The church announced last week that it chose Sintra Group Professional Investigations to conduct an investigation into clergy abuse allegations made earlier this year about Armstrong. The firm doesn’t list experience with this type of investigation on its site. shastascout.org/bethel-churc...

The golf course has been closed the past several months while its owner, The McConnell Foundation, figured out improvements and changes to the site. shastascout.org/lake-redding...

A community member has submitted a legal challenge to the state over the dual roles school board member Jackie LaBarbera has held since January 2025. The challenge was submitted not long after LaBarbera was temporarily appointed to a third school board role last week. shastascout.org/after-most-r...