REDDING — Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett continues to highlight a severe prosecutor shortage that is forcing her office to file fewer criminal cases. The primary culprit, according to Bridgett, is uncompetitive pay that makes it difficult to attract and retain talent. High workloads strain the Shasta County DA's office. More pay may not fix it | Jefferson Public Radio Credit: ijpr.org The DA’s office is funded for 28 prosecutor positions, but by the end of