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Montague mayor vindicated after civil grand jury report

A Siskiyou County judge dismissed six charges against Montague Mayor Takeshi Murakami on October 29. The county civil grand jury had accused Murakami of misconduct while serving as the mayor and acting fire chief. The allegations included holding both of those offices at the same time, using his office to benefit his private business and endangering other firefighters.

Montague, CA · 1d
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Shasta County sued for allegedly hiding a federal subpoena

REDDING, Calif. — The First Amendment Coalition filed a lawsuit against Shasta County for refusing to release a federal grand jury subpoena issued to Clint Curtis, the county's Registrar of Voters. The subpoena is part of a series issued to local elections officials across California, some connected to the Trump administration's effort to prove claims about noncitizens voting in the state.

Shasta County, CA · 1d
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Newsom’s death sentence commutation impacts 7 people charged in Shasta County

Gov. Gavin Newsom has commuted all current death sentences in California to life without parole, he announced in a letter addressed to Californians today. The order will impact all 548 people who are currently on the state’s death row list, including seven that were charged in Shasta County. Shasta...

Shasta County, CA · 2d
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Quick reads — With 57% of vote tallied in Shasta County, challenger poised to beat out board supervisor

With 57% of vote tallied in Shasta County, challenger poised to beat out board supervisor. Another Shasta County supervisor could be voted out of office this year. Unofficial results show Anderson City Council member Mike Gallagher leading Supervisor Chris Kelstrom in Shasta County's Fifth District. Gallagher has about 57% of the vote counted so far.

Shasta County, CA · 3d
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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 · 3d

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Ousted ER Doctor Helps Lead Three-Candidate Upset in Trinity Hospital Board Race

Dr. Chad Smith and two fellow challengers appear poised to take all three seats contested in the Mountain Communities Healthcare District Board of Directors election, according to unofficial Trinity County results. Smith, Marianne Keesee, and Laura Ecklin were the top three vote-getters in the November 3 election, outpolling incumbents Sarah...

Trinity County, CA · 2d

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John Heath appointed as Shasta County public works director

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted three-two last week to appoint Interim Public Works Director John Heath as Shasta County’s Public Works Director. Heath had been serving in the top role in an interim capacity since May, when former Public Works Director Troy Bartolomei retired. After appointment to...

Shasta County, CA · 1d

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Shasta County: Deadline for Late Filed Homeowner’s Exemptions

Leslie Morgan, Shasta County Assessor-Recorder, reminds property owners that December 10th is the absolute deadline to file for a late Homeowner’s Exemption for the 2026 assessment roll. To qualify for this exemption, you must have owned and occupied your home on January 1, 2026, or have moved into the property within 90 days of purchasing or newly constructing the residence. A late filed exemption allows homeowners to receive 80% of the full exemption amount, or approximately $56 on the 2026 property tax bill.

Shasta County, CA · 1d

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Heavenly Village to allow open container, enact ‘Walk your Wheels’ policy; Ice Arena to get new management

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – City council will designate Heavenly Village as an Entertainment Zone allowing adults over 21 to openly consume alcohol, make Heavenly Village a “Walk your Wheels” zone and move to terminate its contract with the concessionaire for the city’s Ice Arena after finding contract violations and mismanagement.

Redding, CA · 2d

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Sacramento River habitat project planned along Redding golf course

REDDING, Calif. — A nearly 500-yard side channel along Redding’s Riverview Golf and Country Club is being restored to improve habitat for salmon and steelhead in the Sacramento River, the Sacramento River Settlement Contractors (SRSC) announced. The SRSC is a coalition of irrigation and reclamation districts, mutual water...

Redding, CA · 2d

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Redding pest control owner makes history at national industry event

REDDING, Calif. — A Redding native has become the first Californian in more than 35 years to lead the National Pest Management Association. Mike Bullert, president of Northern California's Big Time Pest Control, received the presidential gavel at PestWorld 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, before a record audience of 4,604 attendees.

Redding, CA · 2d

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Local group seeks to bring therapy dog program to Shasta County schools

SHINGLETOWN, Calif. — A local organization is looking to bring a new kind of support program into Shasta County schools, using a friendly dog to help students who may struggle to open up and connect with others. The program, called Pawsitive Spirit, is run through Mama Moss Mountain Wellness...

Shasta County, CA · 1d

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16-year-old poll worker shares experience from Election Day

When walking into the polls on Election Day in Shasta County, it’s common to see poll workers who are older and retired, with many of them wearing their years of experience with pride. But voters walking into the Red Lion Hotel in Redding this Election Day were helped by...

Redding, CA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Redding officials get clearer count of 38 vacancies tied to general fund budget

REDDING, Calif. — Redding city leaders are getting a clearer picture of how vacant positions affect the city budget as the city council considers potential cuts. For about a month, Redding City Council members had been requesting a list of 27.5 general fund vacancies. This week, Interim City Manager Michael Webb outlined 38 vacant positions funded by the general fund and their budget impact. The figures, which reflect vacancies as of Oct. 26, were divided into three categories.

Redding, CA · 2d

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Redding's north Willis area faces street closures through July 2027

REDDING, Calif. — Multiple streets in the north Willis area will face traffic control and closures through July 2027 as crews work to replace aging water infrastructure. According to the city, the North Willis Area Water Main Improvement Project – Phase 1 started in July and will continue through next summer. The project includes replacing existing water mains, services and fire hydrants, as well as installing new storm drains.

Redding, CA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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This Affordable California Retirement Town Still Has The Old-Fashioned Charm Of Decades Past

A downtown clock tower here is a faithful replica of an 1886 original. It still rises over brick storefronts and Victorian buildings like nothing ever changed. The same town throws one of the biggest rodeos in the nation every April. It also sits on the Sacramento River, about an hour from steaming volcanic vents.

Red Bluff, CA · 2d

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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 · 3d