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.

Winnie is an adorable 6-month-old retriever mix who arrived at the shelter as a stray through no fault of her own. She’s a happy, playful puppy who’s already showing off some great manners!

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.

Clint Curtis, Registrar of Voters, Holding a Press Conference Redding, CA — Clint Curtis, Shasta County’s Registrar of Voters and County Clerk, held a press conference on Thursday evening, May 21, 2026, to push back against recent accusations of workplace harassment and a hostile work environment in the elections office. Curtis and several current employees defended his leadership and character, claiming the allegations are politically motivated and one-sided. The event, held

Redding, CA - May 21, 2026 Jennifer Katske Jennifer Katske is making a name for herself in Shasta County, even though she initially wished to remain anonymous, filing her first complaint in Superior Court as Jane Doe (filed February 17, 2026, as Katske v. Shasta County Board of Supervisors, et al., Case No. 26CV-0209919). The original case was filed against the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and Clint Curtis, Shasta County Registrar of Voters and County Clerk, to preve

Redding, CA (May 20, 2026) — The Shasta County Board of Supervisors convened its regular meeting on Tuesday, addressing a mix of public safety initiatives, long-term planning, fiscal pressures, and community health concerns amid ongoing local tensions. Shasta County Fire Chief Sean O'Hara Defensible Space Push One of the opening presentations came from Chief Sean O’Hara on the rollout of stayreadyshasta.com, a new resource aimed at helping residents prepare for wildfires and

If you’ve been around for a long time (multi decades!), maybe even born and raised in the North State, attending that very first Redding Rodeo Parade on a Saturday morning in the late 1940s, when you were “knee-high-to-a-grasshopper,” you might say that this year’s Redding Rodeo Parade, held on a splendid May 16, 2026, Saturday morning……”was the best ever.” The late 1940s was when the Redding Rodeo Parade started, 1949 to be exact, and it debuted as the Shasta County Sherif

The panel stated that during the March 2024 election, Shasta County experienced over 20 different time changes many of which occurred in 60-second increments and many occurred in the middle of the night (which indicates possible remote access.) In this same election, a thumb drive containing 100 votes disappeared and did not make it into the Cast Vote Record data, in a race that was decided by just 14 votes

Redding’s signature Western celebration is saddling up once again. The 78th Redding Rodeo kicks off this week at the historic Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, bringing four days of professional rodeo action, family-friendly events, and community tradition to Northern California. Redding Rodeo Flag Girls - Credit: redding.com What began as a small-town idea from Sheriff John Balma has grown into one of the region’s premier rodeo traditions. Rooted in the ranching and farming heritage

Redding, CA — The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit (MCU) has arrested a local man after recovering stolen chain-link fence panels valued at more than $1,000 from a Redding residence. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, deputies responded to a theft report from a home on Victoria Drive in Redding. The property, which had previously been impacted by the Carr Fire, had chain-link fence panels taken. Initial evidence gathered during the investigation led the case to the Majo

Former Shasta County Supervisor, Redding City Councilmember, and Mayor Patrick Jones made a startling disclosure during a Sunday morning appearance on KQMS radio’s “Poke the Hornet’s Nest” with host Nick Gardner. Jones detailed what he described as illegal harassment directed at Assistant Registrar of Voters Brent Turner by county personnel. According to Jones, Turner recently received a phone call from someone in Shasta County’s Support Services Department—believed to be an

This report summarizes notable incidents, arrests, and enforcement activities reported by the Redding Police Department (RPD), Anderson Police Department (APD), Shasta County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), and California Highway Patrol (CHP) Northern Division for the period April 1–30, 2026. Data is compiled from publicly available sources, including official agency media releases, press reports (KRCR, Action News Now, Redding Record Searchlight), social media, and arrest logs. Cri

Every Spring for the past 37 years, something very special happens in Redding, an active city in Northern California, that punches way above its weight, with a population of less than 100,000. It’s called Kool April Nites, a 10-day, epic event when classic cars fill the busy streets, where 10,000+ classic car enthusiasts congregate on Redding’s sidewalks—and rooftops—to watch hundreds of classic cars, pickups, specialty vehicles, and hot rods cruise Redding’s main thoroughf

Residents of the River Ranch neighborhood are pushing to preserve city-owned land near Eastside Road as open space and recreational trail connections rather than see it developed into a correctional facility, with attorneys reporting progress toward a potential settlement following a court hearing Monday. In a status hearing held April 27, 2026, in Department 64 of Shasta County Superior Court, Judge Ryan H. Biras set a follow-up status hearing for June 15 at 9 a.m.