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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
21 hours ago3 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights: February 10, 2026
Public Health Officer Dr. James Mu presented a report on 2025 accomplishments and 2026 priorities, highlighting the county's ongoing physician shortage crisis. Recruitment efforts in 2025 yielded good results across local medical centers, however, smaller clinics and outlying clinics have lost physicians in 2025. Retention of physicians remains a challenge. Dr. Mu outlined plans to improve communication with healthcare providers through a new newsletter on current healthcare

Elisa Ballard
Feb 125 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


Board of Supervisors Chairman Kevin Crye Reveals His Cancer Diagnosis and Shasta County Bracing for More Social Services Cost Increases
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors held their last meeting of the calendar year with new revelations from Chairman Kevin Crye about his health challenge and more cost-cutting measures ahead for the Social Services Budget under Shasta County’s Health and Human Services Agency.

Elisa Ballard
Dec 18, 20256 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


Key Support Obtained for Proposed Behavioral Health Campus in Shasta County
A Press Release was issued on November 26th by HHSA that indicates Director Coleman and her team has been able to “complete a deeper review of the financial models, payor mix, Medi-Cal impact, staffing implications, and regional commitments related to the campus…Having now received the additional information needed, I [Coleman] am confident this project aligns with the best interests of Shasta County and our broader region.

Elisa Ballard
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Signature Health Has Questionable Record of Care for Behavioral Health Patients - But Far Northern California Counties are Facing Bed Shortages and High Suicide Rates
Signature Health has questionable record care for behavioral health patients, but far Northern California Counties are facing bed shortages and high suicide rates

Elisa Ballard
Oct 30, 20255 min read


Shasta County Board and Behavioral Health Department Director Oppose Plan for Regional Behavioral Health Campus
Shasta County Board of Supervisors and the Shasta County Behavioral Health Director Oppose Plan for Regional Behavioral Health Campus.

Elisa Ballard
Oct 26, 20256 min read
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