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.

‘Who cares? It’s my last election anyway’: Shasta ROV responds to election mistakes

Just before 8 a.m. at the Market Street elections office this morning, Election Manager Anna Rodriguez handed out the final vote counts from ballots cast at the precincts yesterday. It had taken all night for the team at the elections office to count those votes, a process usually completed by no later than 2 a.m.

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.

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.

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...

Veterans Day Parade held at City of Shasta Lake

On Saturday, members of the community gathered in the City of Shasta Lake for the Veterans Day Parade, which was hosted by the Shasta Lake Lions Club. The public celebrated and honored local veterans with the pancake breakfast from 7AM to 10AM and the parade, which began at 10AM.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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 veterans home seeks 100 birthday cards for Navy vet turning 100 Nov. 16

REDDING, Calif. — A Redding World War II veteran is about to mark a milestone birthday, and the Redding Veterans Home is asking the community to help celebrate. Bob, a retired Navy senior chief petty officer, is turning 100 on Nov. 16. He enlisted in the Navy at 17 years old and served during World War II and the Korean War.

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.

Medford City Council Approves Rogue Disposal Residential Rate Increase

MEDFORD, Ore. — Wednesday night, the Medford City Council approved a rate increase proposed by Rogue Disposal & Recycling. RDR proposed a 3.4% increase for residential waste services. Residents using the 35-gallon service will see an increase of 88 cents per month, while the 65-gallon service will increase by $1.48 a month.

‘Save Hawthorne Park’ group asks seeks public input on proposed stadium

MEDFORD, Ore. – A local citizens’ group is urging Medford residents to make their voices heard on the proposed baseball stadium at Hawthorne Park. Citizens for Hawthorne Park is an advocacy group opposing the development of a baseball stadium at Hawthorne Park. On Thursday morning, volunteers with the group collected signatures and spoke with Medford residents about the proposed stadium at the Medford Thursday Market in Hawthorne Park.

North Medford HS Auditorium Closed Due to Structural Problems

MEDFORD, Ore.–Less than 2 years after the North Medford High School gymnasium collapsed, we’re learning the school’s auditorium has structural problems and is temporarily closed. The gym collapsed in February 2025, and work on a new gym is ongoing. This week North Medford HS Principal Allen Barber...

Medford to discuss minor league baseball stadium on Nov. 12

MEDFORD, Ore. - Medford City Council will discuss the future of a potential Minor League Baseball stadium and proposed changes to the Public Safety Utility Fee for commercial customers during a special study session next Thursday. The meeting is open to the public but is for council discussion and potential...

Medford to host: Drug take-back event

Judge's ruling keeps OHA, Asante medical records confidential in Schofield case

Oregon Health Authority and Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center are able to keep medical records confidential with a judge's ruling to quash subpoenas regarding their information. One figure mentioned in court hinted that the amount of data required to meet the subpoenas could be 100,000 pages.