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District 1 and District 5 Candidates Offer Contrasting Visions at Chamber of Commerce Forum
Six candidates for Shasta County Board of Supervisors faced off Monday evening, April 27, 2026, in a fast-paced forum hosted by the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce at the Sheraton Hotel. In front of a packed ballroom, candidates fielded business-focused questions with strict time limits: 90-second opening statements and 60-second answers, plus 30-second rebuttals.

Elisa Ballard
Apr 286 min read


Shasta County District 5 Supervisor Candidates Differ Sharply on Priorities, Infrastructure, and Local Values at League of Women Voters Forum
The three candidates vying for Shasta County’s District 5 Board of Supervisors seat offered sharply contrasting visions Thursday evening, April 16, 2026, during a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters at the Frontier Senior Center. Incumbent Supervisor Chris Kelstrom, Anderson City Councilmember Michael Gallagher, and retired nurse and business owner Gary Oxley each highlighted their backgrounds while sparring over public safety, infrastructure funding, family

Elisa Ballard
Apr 177 min read


The SCRA Endorses Gary Oxley for Shasta County-District 5 Board of Supervisors
Shasta County Republican Assembly endorses Gary Oxleyfor District 5 Shasta County Supervisor. Gary represents a principled conservative leader committed to fiscal responsibility, community safety, voter integrity, and upholding traditional values in Shasta County governance.

Rex Ballard
Mar 71 min read


Shasta County Republican Assembly Elects New Board
The Shasta County Republican Assembly (SCRA) held its convention on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Shasta Bible College, where members engaged in lively discussions on conservative priorities and elected a fresh leadership team to guide the organization forward.At the conclusion of the elections, attendees heard from Gary Oxley, a declared candidate for Shasta County Supervisor in District 5. Oxley is a longtime Shasta County resident and retired RN and co-regional director f

Elisa Ballard
Feb 113 min read
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