Part of the Old Shasta County Courthouse (Annex) Built in 1966 - Credit: shastaufiltered.com The Old Courthouse at 1500 Court St., Redding, was completed in 1956.- Credit: shastaunfiltered.com Old Courthouses Still Serve Across California —While historic courthouses throughout California continue to serve the public effectively, Shasta County appears poised to demolish its own Old Courthouse — a decision that stands in contrast to practices elsewhere in the state and raises q

How Investigators Overcame the Challenges of a No-Body Case in the 2019 Killing of Redding Mother Danielle Renee Bisnell Nearly seven years after her disappearance, a Siskiyou County jury convicts a Chico man despite no remains being recovered. Sentencing set for August 18, 2026. Eric Eugene Card, convicted July 9, 2026, of the second-degree murder of Danielle Renee Bisnell. (Photo: Redding Police Department) A Siskiyou County jury has convicted Eric Eugene Card of second-deg

Shasta County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) isn’t just another department. It accounts for more than half of the county’s roughly $600–650 million annual budget — approximately $300 million under its control — and employs around 1,000 people across roughly 100 programs. Much of that money flows from state and federal sources to fund mandated services such as social services, behavioral health, public assistance, and public health. When the bulk of your funding com

Here is the plan for implementing Measure B, should Shasta County need to do so. We will be ready regardless of how they want the election performed. It will stay the same as last time if Measure B is not required to be implanted. If it is, then here is the plan so far. We will begin collecting the necessary resources while Measure B works itself through the courts.

Shasta County continues to stand at the forefront of efforts to restore local control over elections and strengthen election integrity in California. On June 2, 2026, voters in the county overwhelmingly approved Measure B, a charter amendment designed to implement common-sense reforms, including voter ID requirements, hand counting of ballots, single-day in-person voting, and other measures aimed at enhancing security and transparency. The measure passed with more than 55% of

Shasta County employees who completed a CSAC course in leadership and planning, posing with the Board of Supervisors and Graham Knaus The meeting opened with a call to order, invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance. Key agenda items and discussions included: Presentations (CSAC): Graham Knaus, CEO of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), provided updates on CSAC activities, state budget negotiations (including funding for counties and distressed hospitals), advoca

Citizens Locked in Legal Battle Against Their Own Government to Restore Election Integrity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – (June 25, 2026) REDDING, CALIF. – The California Court of Appeal for the Third Appellate District today denied the State of California’s petition to invalidate Shasta County’s voter-approved election integrity measure, Measure B. The court declined to exercise its original jurisdiction “to review the challenged measure at this time” and directed the State to see

REDDING, Calif. — The Redding City Council heard an important update on the future of local film promotion during its June 16, 2026, meeting: Tyler Lockamy, a North State native and established filmmaker, has been named Film Liaison for Shasta and Tehama Counties under the Upstate California Film Commission (UCFC). The appointment takes effect July 1, 2026, as longtime Regional Film Commissioner Sabrina Jurisich transitions out of the role after a decade of leadership. Lockam

Shasta County, CA — On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting featuring a closed session on vaguely worded “anticipated litigation.” The public soon learned the item stemmed from a June 4 incident at the Elections Department, possibly triggered by insubordinate conduct by one supervisory employee. Clerk/Registrar Clint Curtis had reportedly been trying to obtain needed information from that employee to complete critical reconcili

Shasta County, CA — A politically motivated lawsuit filed by a vocal critic of Supervisor Kevin Crye, Jeffrey Gorder, has been dismissed with prejudice after draining county resources and delivering zero benefit to taxpayers. In March 2025, Gorder — a former Shasta County Public Defender and leader of the failed recall effort against Crye — sued County CEO David Rickert, the County of Shasta, and the Board of Supervisors. His target: a $40,000 Personal Services Agreement (PSA

Shasta County voters took a clear stand for electoral integrity in the June 2, 2026, primary election, approving Measure B with an unofficial majority of approximately 55%. The citizen-initiated charter amendment would bring greater transparency and security to local elections by requiring government-issued photo ID, single-day in-person voting with limited absentee exceptions, precinct-level hand counting, and locally controlled voter rolls maintained on a secure, air-gapped

Deputy Sheriff Austin Nelson, Employee of the Month The Monday, June 8, 2026, regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held in the Shasta County Board Chambers at 1450 Court St., Redding, where lively discussions took place surrounding several topics. As usual, the meeting began with the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Austin Nelson, Deputy Sheriff, was named Employee of the Month for his outstanding professionalism and commitment to duty. Nelson, who joined

A heightened level of tyranny has surfaced at the Shasta County Board of Supervisors (BOS) meetings. Chair Kelstrom, and by omission, the remainder of the Board, showed their personal disdain and contempt for the people who want transparency and desire to participate in local government affairs. The meeting was eerily reminiscent of the last two months of Leonard Moty's term in office as Chair before his removal by recall.

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Laura Hobbs, a Shasta County elections office analyst and dedicated election-integrity advocate, has stepped forward as a whistleblower in a sharply worded email sent Sunday, June 7, 2026, to county supervisors, elections officials, and government leaders. In the message — accompanied by her signed declarations under penalty of perjury — Hobbs details harassment, threats of arrest, and what she calls election interference while attempting to complete official duties and speak

Joanna Francescut served as Deputy Registrar of Voters during Shasta County’s March 2024 primary and November 2024 general election (she effectively ran the March primary while the previous ROV was on medical leave). She is now running against Clint Curtis for the full Registrar of Voters position. While her campaign highlights her experience, many election observers say her time as deputy was marked by serious problems: violations of election laws, no proper tracking of ball

Northern California’s North State is shaking off the last of spring and diving headfirst into summer with a lineup of fairs, festivals, markets, and community celebrations. From Redding’s Sculpture Park to Yreka’s Golden City Days and everything in between, here’s your complete, no-fluff guide to the biggest upcoming public events in Shasta, Tehama, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties. Mark your calendars, grab the kids (or the dog), and get ready for some classic NorCal good time

Equal Justice or Does Something Smell Fishy? OPINION If a personnel department is doing its job properly, I would think that any employee complaints would be investigated, that bad behavior would be noted, and that offending employees would be warned. Since January, sources inside the Election Office have indicated that complaints were made about entrenched employees’ harassment of new employees and insubordination toward Clint Curtis, the new Registrar of Voters, and it

OPINION Update: In response to questions we received about our article, we are publishing additional information. A reader suggested that the majority of county workers are paid only the minimum wage of $17/hour and that they accept this meager wage only because of the benefits. While it is true that many do only get paid minimum wage, the data show that the vast majority of county workers are paid far more. Here is that data: Shasta County Public Employees (2024 data) Emp

I'm writing this after watching a very well-produced movie, based on real events, portraying a portion of the Vietnam War. The movie reminds me of the sacrifice, suffering, and lives lost that US military members and their families experienced in the name of attempting to preserve individual freedom. By extension, I'm also reminded of the U.S. Founders' sacrifices as well.