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Curtis updates ballot probe on KCNR, cites new June tally discrepancy
September 27, 2026 Redding, CA On Sunday morning’s “Jefferson State of Mine” on KCNR (1460 AM / 96.5 FM), hosts Terry Rapoza, Janet Chandler, and Win Carpenter interviewed Shasta County Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis and his wife, Jody Curtis, about the federal review of June 2, 2026, primary ballots and what Curtis described as additional problems in that election. A federal grand jury subpoena issued Sept. 10 by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Californ

Elisa Ballard
Sep 284 min read


Shasta County Election Update: Ballot Tabulation Continues – June 7, 2026
As of the latest unofficial results posted Sunday evening (June 7, 2026), Shasta County elections officials have processed most of the ballots from the June 2 Primary Election. The Election Office aims to complete tabulation tomorrow, with the next update expected by 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 8. Note: These are preliminary, unofficial results. Approximately 4,669 ballots remain to be counted across the County and an unknown number across the districts; final certified results wi

Elisa Ballard
Jun 72 min read


Candidates Spar Over Rural Priorities at League of Women Voters Forum in Shasta County
Heather Hadwick, Darin Hale, and Dianna James answer questions posed by Susan Wilson REDDING, Calif. — Incumbent Assemblymember Heather Hadwick (R) and challengers Darin Hale (R) and Dianna James (D) faced off in a spirited League of Women Voters candidate forum Friday evening, May 1, 2026, as they vie to represent California’s sprawling Assembly District 1. The event, held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Riverfront Playhouse in Redding, was moderated by Susan Wilson, who read aud

Elisa Ballard
May 14 min read


Trump’s ‘Complete and Total’ Endorsement of Steve Hilton Highlights Voter Frustrations in California Governor’s Race
President Donald Trump on Monday issued his “COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT” for Steve Hilton in the race for California governor, posting on Truth Social that he has "known and respected" the former Fox News host for many years. “Gavin Newscum and the Democrats have done an absolutely horrendous job,” Trump wrote, criticizing high taxes, rising crime and the exodus of residents and businesses. “Steve can turn it around, before it is too late, and, as President, I will help him

Elisa Ballard
Apr 62 min read
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