Shasta County News

Live election results for key Shasta County races

More than a dozen Shasta school board candidates have been endorsed by Moms for Liberty

The candidates are running for a range of school boards, including the Shasta County Office of Education. Shasta Scout unpacks what a Moms for Liberty endorsement means and why it matters.

CAL FIRE burning 237 acres near Redding this week

Gary Sinise discusses new memoir at Redding Cascade Theater

In the North State, changes driven by redistricting loom. Some fear a loss of representation, others see opportunity

Proposition 50, passed by voters last year, redrew part of the North State into a new district, one likely to elect a Democratic representative this November. Sources are divided on what that will mean for the North State.

Shasta elections chief says he doesn’t plan to set aside ballots of individuals flagged by Trump administration

The U.S. Department of Justice attempted to sue California in an effort to force election officials statewide to set aside roughly 20,000 ballots it claims belong to noncitizens. The attempt failed in court, and Shasta’s Clint Curtis said he’ll obey the court’s ruling.

Paid ‘supply captains,’ not volunteer rovers, will support Shasta’s poll workers this Election Day

The change means long-term volunteers who’ve provided support to poll workers in the past won’t play the same pivotal role this time. But Shasta’s election staffers said the new approach will still get the job done.

Tensions high as Shasta supervisors discuss possible cancellation of Flock camera contract

During a no-vote discussion today, county board members asked Shasta Sheriff Michael Johnson to bring forward a presentation next month addressing concerns over Flock cameras. If they don’t like what they hear, supervisors said, they could cancel the rest of the five-year contract.

A last-minute voter guide to all 14 propositions on the California ballot

Californians are voting on 14 ballot measures, including propositions on taxes, voting, healthcare, housing and the environment. It’s a lot to take in, but we’re here to help.