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Elections Office Says About 29,000 Ballots Remain Uncounted As Of Thursday

The Shasta County Elections Office reported to the state Thursday that it has tabulated about 35,000 ballots so far and an estimated 29,000 remain to be processed. That makes many local races still too close to call. — Mike Gallagher has increased his lead in the District 5 Shasta County...

Shasta County, CA · 6d

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Redding native becomes president of national pest management association

REDDING, Calif. — A Redding native is now leading the National Pest Management Association, becoming the first Californian in nearly four decades to serve as the organization's president. Mike Bullert, president of Anderson-based Big Time Pest Control, received the presidential gavel at the association's annual PestWorld 2026 conference in...

Redding, CA · 6d
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"Amazed" — Tehama Democrats react to McGuire's big win

Members of the Tehama County Democratic Central Committee gathered for a watch party as election results rolled in from across the country and locally. Barbara McIver, a retired Tehama County Supervisor, expressed excitement over Mike McGuire's congressional win, saying she believes the area will be "amazed" by what a congressman can do for a rural district.

Tehama County, CA · 8d
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With less than half of expected ballots counted in Shasta’s election, some likely winners emerge while others remain uncertain

It’s likely that less than half of the ballots from the Nov. 3 election have been counted so far, according to a Shasta Scout analysis that compares the latest Shasta County election results to voting trends from the last few midterm elections. California’s prolonged vote-counting process can make determining...

Shasta County, CA · 8d
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Shasta County voters favor new election measures

One measure decided by Shasta County voters appears to be on its way to revamping how open positions can be filled should one of Shasta County's elected department heads leave before the end of their term. Early results also are pointing to strong voter approval of a second measure, which will decide whether changes are coming to the county's charter governing eminent domain — a policy allowing the government to acquire private property without the owner's consent in some cases. Preliminary results after the Nov. 3 election showed Measure F, which outlines changes to filling department head vacancies, had received a 67.53% yes vote and 32.47% no votes, according to the Shasta County Elections Office. Measure E, to adopt changes to the eminent domain process, had received a 65.66% yes vote and 33.34% no vote in early results. The Shasta County Board of Supervisors supported Measures E and F. That's a reversal from 2024, when two similar measures also proposed by the board both went down in defeat . Why the change in support? Brad Garbutt, who was listed as an opponent of this year's Measure F, said he thought board members crafted the elected official appointment measure to be

Shasta County, CA · 7d

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Tehama County voters decide on college bond, city roles

Voters in parts of Tehama, Shasta, and Trinity counties are weighing in on Measure C, which would provide bond funding for Shasta College facilities. Meanwhile, Red Bluff voters are deciding on Measure D, which would shift the City Clerk and City Treasurer from elected to appointed positions — a change that could take effect as early as 2028.

Tehama County, CA · 8d

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California has one ballot-counting trouble spot. It’s the one run by an election denier

The only California county having problems counting ballots is Shasta, which has an election office run by Clint Curtis, one of Trump’s election deniers.

Shasta County, CA · 8d

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Morning from the polls: Shasta County poll workers share their experiences

It’s Election Day, and hundreds of poll workers across Shasta County have been up since before dawn helping facilitate voting for thousands of local residents. Reporters traveled throughout Redding and the surrounding areas this morning to observe the voting process and interview poll workers and precinct inspectors about their experiences today and in prior elections.

Shasta County, CA · 9d

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Hoopa TRAIL Project Advances Fiber Design and Engineering for Willow Creek and Trinity County Communities

Press release from Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District:. For years, many residents in portions of Willow Creek and Trinity County have lived without reliable internet. The Hoopa Trinity Rural Access Linkup Initiative (TRAIL) Project is changing that, and the Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District (HVPUD), a chartered entity of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, is sharing an update on its progress.

Trinity County, CA · 7d

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Tehama County election night: Corning mayor's race tight, Red Bluff council seats up for grabs

Votes are being counted in Tehama County, where the race for Corning mayor is tight — current Mayor Robert Snow holds 48% while challenger Jose "Chuy" Valerio leads with 51%. Meanwhile, 4 candidates are vying for 3 seats on the Red Bluff City Council, with incumbents Cassie Pope and Kris Deiters facing strong competition from challenger Marcella White.

Tehama County, CA · 8d

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North State election results: tight margins in multiple races

NORTH STATE, Calif. — New election results show several tight races across the region, with some outcomes still uncertain. In the race for Oroville mayor, Shawn Webber leads with 39.8%. Current Mayor David Pittman has 31%, and Chuck Reynolds has 29.1%. For Chico City Council District 6, Megan Thomas...

Oroville, CA · 7d

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Redding ballot error could cost taxpayers up to $300K

Redding city officials are working to fix a ballot error that left City Clerk Sharlene Tipton's name off the November 3 ballot — and a special election to correct it could cost between $200,000 and $300,000. Mayor Mike Littau says the county should cover the tab since the mistake originated at the county elections office, but either way, that cost falls on taxpayers.

Redding, CA · 10d

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Redding dragstrip operators accuse council member of collusion and demand recusal

REDDING, Calif. — The future of Redding Motorsports Park’s lease goes before the City Council Tuesday, but dragstrip leaders want one council member to sit out the vote. Tenessa Audette is being accused by the park of siding against them and citing a recent donation from a group at the park. Redding Motorsports Park dragstrip leaders are urging City Councilmember Tenessa Audette to recuse herself from Tuesday’s vote on the park’s lease. They accuse her of siding against the dragstrip and cite a recent contribution from another group involved in the dispute.

Redding, CA · 10d

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Francescut to take office Jan. 4, review Shasta County election procedures

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — After a chaotic Election Night in Shasta County, Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters-elect Joanna Francescut spoke with the Northstate's Mike Mangas about how future elections will be different. Francescut was interviewed in the KRCR studio on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, after traveling from...

Shasta County, CA · 8d

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Redding City Council approves special election to fill city clerk seat left off ballot

REDDING, Calif. — Redding voters are expected to return to the polls in March to elect a city clerk after the City Council voted Tuesday to hold a special election. The position was left off the November ballot, so voters did not have a chance to choose a candidate.

Redding, CA · 8d

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Redding tables motorsports park lease vote to Nov. 17 amid collusion claims

REDDING, Calif. — The Redding City Council chamber was packed Tuesday night as many attendees awaited a decision on the Redding Motorsports Park lease. No decision came. It is a conflict that’s been going on since 2024, when the city required groups operating at Redding Motorsports Park to suspend operations while it renegotiated a single lease covering them all.

Redding, CA · 8d

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Results slowly coming in from Shasta County Elections Office

Action News Now reporter Timea Horvath reports live from the Shasta County Elections Office. On Election Night, the Shasta County Elections Office was slow to get the first round of election results posted. While most counties got their results posted by 8:30 PM, it took Shasta County closer to 10 PM to get their first results posted.

Shasta County, CA · 8d

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Shasta County voters back limits on eminent domain power

Shasta County voters are weighing in on Measure E, which would place new restrictions on when the county can use eminent domain to take private property. With early results showing 64% in favor, the outcome could change how local government acquires land from private owners.

Shasta County, CA · 8d

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New inmate uniforms bring back black-and-white stripes in Shasta County

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — In a return to tradition, Shasta County jail inmates are now wearing black-and-white striped uniforms during court appearances and inside the jail, a change that helps distinguish them from staff and medical providers. Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Custody Division Commander Jesse Gunsauls said before the...

Shasta County, CA · 10d

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Redding City Council to review 27.5 vacant general fund positions after weeks of debate

REDDING, Calif. — Redding City Council is expected to take a closer look at 27.5 vacant general fund positions, which have been a talking point for weeks. The discussion started on Oct. 6, 2026, as the city looked at cutting 22.5 positions related to police and fire work. During...

Redding, CA · 9d