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Shasta County Elections Procedures Comparison Report Shows Underreporting of Errors by Prior ROV
An important election will take place this June to decide who will serve as Shasta County's Registrar of Voters for the next four years. Clint Curtis, the current Shasta County Registrar of Voters (ROV), was appointed on April 30, 2025, by the Board of Supervisors after the retirement of Thomas Toller (who only held the position for approximately 10 months). Until Curtis's appointment, citizen election observers were treated poorly, kept behind metal fences and other barrier

Elisa Ballard
2 days ago5 min read


Laser Focus on Shasta County Elections: Town Hall Features Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis
On Thursday, March 12, 2026, approximately 40 community members gathered at Faith Community Church in Redding for a town hall event focused on election integrity in Shasta County. Since taking office, appointed Registrar of Voters, Clint Curtis, has implemented significant, low-cost improvements to the Registrar of Voters’ Office, earning praise for enhancing transparency and security.

Elisa Ballard
Mar 134 min read


PRESS RELEASE Election Integrity Initiative Proponents Redding, CA – March 6, 2026
Court Victory: Proponents Granted Intervention, TRO Modified, Merits Hearing Advanced – Preparations for Measure B on June Ballot Can Proceed Yesterday, March 5, 2026, Shasta County Superior Court Judge Benjamin L. Hanna issued rulings that represent a meaningful step forward for the more than 10,000 Shasta County citizens who signed the petition to qualify the Election Integrity Initiative—now designated as Measure B—on the June 2, 2026 ballot. In a morning ex parte hea

Kari Chilson
Mar 103 min read


Shasta County Judge Reverses Temporary Restraining Order and Accelerates Hearing Timeline for Measure B – Election Integrity Initiative
After hearing arguments from Attorney Haberbush and Petitioner Katzke, and reviewing briefs and a declaration from the ROV detailing the ballot printing timeline, Judge Hanna modified the TRO. The modified order now permits the County and ROV to continue preparations to place Measure B (the Election Integrity Initiative) on the ballot. Additionally, the judge advanced the hearing on the merits of the petition to Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

Elisa Ballard
Mar 63 min read


Fundraising Event for Clint Curtis-Anderson VFW Hall on Feb. 28, 2026
Clint Curtis, the current Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters (ROV), hosted a fundraising dinner for his 2026 election campaign on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Anderson VFW Hall located at 3210 W. Center St., Anderson, CA 96007. The event focused on supporting "elections every citizen can trust," with doors opening at 4:00 PM and dinner served at 6:00 PM. It featured a catered meal by Rocking P BBQ and a live auction.

Rex Ballard
Mar 22 min read


The SCRA Endorces Clint Curtis for Shasta County Clerk
The Shasta County Republican Assembly, a volunteer-driven, grassroots organization and chartered chapter of the California Republican Assembly (CRA) has endorsed and pledged its strong support to Clint Curtis for the position of Shasta County Clerk, which will appear on the June 2, 2026, ballot

Rex Ballard
Mar 11 min read


Shasta Registrar Clint Curtis Blasts County Counsel, Warns of Million-Dollar Fallout from Jane Doe Lawsuit Delay
In a fiery hallway press conference following a Shasta County court hearing on February 26, 2026, Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis lambasted County Counsel Joseph Larimer for what he called unethical conduct and a failure to defend the Voter ID and Hand-Counted Ballots initiative (Measure B). The judge granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) in the Jane Doe lawsuit against Curtis and the Board of Supervisors, blocking the measure from the June ballot pending further revie

Kari Chilson
Feb 274 min read


Shasta County Judge's Ruling Creates Uncertainty for Measure B Ballot Initiative
Plaintiff Jane Doe (pro se, via phone) sought a TRO to block the Voter ID/hand-count/absentee-limits initiative (Measure B) from the June 2 ballot, arguing preemption by state Elections Code (citing Huntington Beach precedent).
The judge partially denied anonymity (ordered name disclosure in 5 days but protected address/phone/employment). He declined to allow late-filed intervenor attorney Alexander Haberbush to participate today, deferring that issue. County Counsel stated n

Elisa Ballard
Feb 263 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap – February 24, 2026
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers. Supervisor Kevin Crye was absent due to being admitted to Mercy Medical Center after experiencing chest pain that morning. On Wednesday morning, a press release went out on Crye’s Facebook page indicating that he had suffered a cardiac episode but is in good spirits and expected to make a full recovery.

Elisa Ballard
Feb 264 min read


Registrar Curtis Weighs In on Lawsuit Targeting Voter ID Initiative
An in-depth sit-down with Shasta County Elections Clerk, Clint Curtis.

Kari Chilson
Feb 221 min read


Jane Doe vs. 10,000 Citizens: Why We Must Secure Our Votes
An attorney named Jane Doe recently filed a felonious lawsuit trying to block due process of the lawful act by ten thousand citizens to put a measure on the ballot requiring voter ID. The Save Act on the federal level, and the Voter ID on the state level are similar measures in process. Polls show at least 80% of the US population know that thirty million undocumented illegal noncitizens have already diluted their vote. Illegals obtain felonious ID’s from the DMV and free per
Letter to the Editor
Feb 213 min read


Gubernatorial Hopefuls Present Policy Plans to Redding Voters
A gubernatorial candidate forum was held at Faith Community Church in Redding on January 15th and was open to the public. Podcast and radio host, Kim Yeater along with Dr. Douglas G. Frank, election integrity advocate, were co-hosting the event. Five conservative candidates presented their ideas about how to fix various issues plaguing California. Election integrity was one of the issues discussed and given high priority by the candidates.

Elisa Ballard
Jan 185 min read


Shasta County ROV Office – A Model for the Nation
A special tour was conducted on Thursday, January 15, 2026, by Shasta County Registrar of Voters (ROV) Clint Curtis of the Elections Office in Redding for the press, a group of California gubernatorial candidates, “Take Your Power Back Show” host Kim Yeater, and election integrity expert Dr. Douglas G. Frank. After the appointment as Shasta County’s ROV, Curtis has implemented an election transparency camera and ballot processing system that is unparalleled throughout the cou

Elisa Ballard
Jan 176 min read


Debates Over Committee Appointments, Teamsters Upset About Cuts to Medical Benefits, and Another Arrest at Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting– January 6, 2026 (Summary Article)
This summarizes the January 6, 2026 Shasta County Board meeting, that includes the issues that were debated. Supervisor Matt Plummer was unable to garner enough support for his proposal to continue to serve on two committees, nor for his proposal to change the rules for how items are put on the agenda and the way the Board approves their raises. The Teamsters expressed anger at the BOS for wanting to cut their medical benefits, and an outburst at the meeting resulted in ano

Elisa Ballard
Jan 83 min read


Another Arrest Mars the Shasta County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting 1-6-26(Detailed Report)
This is a detailed report of the January 6, 2026 meeting of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting. Another arrest is made after a disruption and Supervisor Plummer's committee appointments are a point of contention, as well as his suggestions on changing the rules of placing items on the agenda and the way the Board receives pay raises for the cost of living increases.

Elisa Ballard
Jan 811 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap
Supervisor Crye Reveals He Must Have Surgery to Have a Tumor Removed and Supervisor Kelstrom is Elected as Chair for the Board Next Year
Clint Curtis, Registrar of Voters (ROV) presented the November 4, 2025, Special Election results to the Board, stating that turnout for the election was approximately 65,000 voters, which was higher than expected since it was not a major election. General elections usually see 95,000 voters participating

Elisa Ballard
Dec 10, 202510 min read


Registrar Clint Curtis Exposes Flaws in California's System on KCNR's 'Jefferson State of Mine'
In a riveting hour-long broadcast that crackled with revelations, Shasta County's outspoken Registrar of Voters (ROV), Clint Curtis, joined hosts Terry Rapoza, Janet Chandler and Win Carpenter for the latest episode of Jefferson State of Mine on KCNR 96.5 FM and 1460AM. Airing live from downtown Redding on November 30, 2025, the show delved deep into the heart of California's electoral dysfunction, from suspiciously lopsided Prop 50 results to potential fraud in past Shasta p

Rex Ballard
Dec 3, 20257 min read


Shasta County ROV Press Conference - Clint Curtis Explains Improvements
Video Excerpts of November 6, 2025 Press Conference given by Shasta County ROV, Clint Curtis, explaining improvements he made to the Elections Office.

Elisa Ballard
Nov 8, 20251 min read


Registrar of Voters, Clint Curtis Has Managed to Revamp the Election Processes in Shasta County and Bring More Transparency to the Way the Votes are Counted
Registrar of Voters, Clint Curtis has managed to revamp the election processes in Shasta County and bring more transparency to the way the votes are counted.

Elisa Ballard
Nov 7, 20255 min read
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