REDDING — August 7, 2026 A Butte County Judge on rotation for Shasta County Superior Court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit filed by former Supervisor Patrick Jones against District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett and the County of Shasta, ending the case at the pleading stage. All Shasta County judges recused themselves from the case because of prior professional dealings with the District Attorney’s Office that could create a conflict of interest. Jones filed the suit in l

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

Signature Health has questionable record care for behavioral health patients, but far Northern California Counties are facing bed shortages and high suicide rates