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June 23, 2026, Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting - New Rules and Time-Limits for Public Comments are Approved
Shasta County Permanent Road Division Assessment Zones Redding, CA The Shasta County Board of Supervisors convened its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, addressing a range of administrative, fiscal, and local governance matters. Discussions included an update from the Department of Public Works on the County’s Permanent Road Division Zones, adjustments to public comment procedures to comply with new state law SB 707, the formal adoption of the FY 2026-27 budget, and

Elisa Ballard
Jun 265 min read


Whistleblower: Old Courthouse Suitable for County Use, Demolition Unnecessary
Shasta County legacy Courthouse - copyright shastaunfiltered.com Redding, CA — A whistleblower with direct knowledge of the Old Courthouse at 1500 Court Street in Redding has come forward anonymously, asserting that the building remains suitable for immediate use by Shasta County departments that currently spend substantial sums on leased space. Rather than proceed with demolition — the current plan — the whistleblower argues the facility is usable despite what they describe

Elisa Ballard
Jun 243 min read


Taking a Stand Against Tyranny of the State’s “S-ELECTION” System In Shasta County
OPINION I’m proud to have helped gather signatures for Measure B, Shasta County’s Charter Amendment to shut down the cheating methods California allows in our elections. As predicted, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber have sued to overturn it — despite Measure B winning 55.59% of the vote on June 2, 2026. The lawsuit has been served on the County and is on the agenda for the Tuesday, June 16 Board of Supervisors meeting. Will our Supervisors defe

Elisa Ballard
Jun 134 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Tackles Wildfire Mitigation, Medical Education, and Budget Challenges in May 19 Meeting
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

Elisa Ballard
May 205 min read


Shasta County Supervisor Candidate Raises Red Flags Over Runbeck Election Services Contract Renewal
Redding, CA – May 3, 2026 — Shasta County Board of Supervisors candidate for District 1, Richard Gallardo, appeared on the KCNR (1460 AM/ 96.5 FM) radio show “The Jefferson State of Mine” this morning and highlighted what he described as a troubling item on Tuesday’s Board agenda. Item C7 under the Consent Calendar is a proposed Personal Services Agreement with Runbeck Election Services, LLC for ballot printing and mailing services for an amount not to exceed $3.5 Million. Th

Elisa Ballard
May 32 min read


Shasta-County-Hired Investigator Faces Lawsuit Over Deeply Flawed Bay Area Probe
Parallels Drawn to Local Case Against Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis May 1, 2026 A Bay Area teacher who spent 18 years at the Oakland School for the Arts is suing his former school district and the Oppenheimer Investigations Group for millions after what he describes as a deeply flawed third-party investigation that led to his termination and a criminal charge that was later dropped. The case, detailed in a Feb. 28, 2026, San Francisco Chronicle article by Jill Tucker title

Elisa Ballard
May 13 min read


Board Votes to Release Investigative Report to the Public and Defer Vote on Censure Until After the June 2 Election
A special meeting of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors was held Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, to consider censuring Registrar of Voters (ROV) Clint Curtis over substantiated findings of managerial misconduct following an investigation.

Elisa Ballard
Apr 2811 min read


Shasta County Supervisors Receive Hopeful Presentation on Medical School Viability and Funding Amid Some Debate
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on Tuesday morning in Redding. The agenda included presentations from the Fire Safe Council and the Sheriff's Department, as well as a request for studies on senior suicide and homelessness. However, two topics generated the most discussion: continued planning and potential county support for a proposed rural medical school, and a sharp divide over how California should fund its roads as the state shifts toward e

Elisa Ballard
Apr 216 min read


District 1 Supervisor Candidates Clash on Fiscal Accountability, Mental Health Funding at Redding Forum
Incumbent Supervisor Kevin Crye, challenger Richard Gallardo, and Redding City Councilmember Erin Resner squared off Wednesday night, April 15, 2026, in a League of Women Voters forum, laying out contrasting visions for Shasta County’s future as voters prepare for the June primary.

Elisa Ballard
Apr 165 min read


Important Candidate Forums in Shasta County
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet and hear from the candidates appearing on the ballot for the June 2nd Election! Three events are scheduled by the League of Women Voters: District 1 Supervisor Candidates, District 5 Supervisor Candidates, and Shasta County Clerk / Registrar of Voters Candidates.

Elisa Ballard
Apr 141 min read


New Vendor Approved for Healthcare Services for Jail Inmates at BOS Meeting of March 10, 2026
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors convened its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the County Administration Center in Redding, addressing a range of local issues from jail healthcare upgrades to community recognitions and ongoing county operations.

Elisa Ballard
Mar 115 min read


PRESS RELEASE Election Integrity Initiative Proponents Redding, CA – March 6, 2026
Court Victory: Proponents Granted Intervention, TRO Modified, Merits Hearing Advanced – Preparations for Measure B on June Ballot Can Proceed Yesterday, March 5, 2026, Shasta County Superior Court Judge Benjamin L. Hanna issued rulings that represent a meaningful step forward for the more than 10,000 Shasta County citizens who signed the petition to qualify the Election Integrity Initiative—now designated as Measure B—on the June 2, 2026 ballot. In a morning ex parte hea

Kari Chilson
Mar 103 min read


Over 10,000 Petition Signers: Chance to Speak Tuesday at Special Board Meeting on the Blocking of Measure B
Over 10,000 Shasta County citizens signed the petition to qualify Measure B for the ballot. Now they—and all concerned residents—have the opportunity to show up, submit a speaker card early, and speak up to defend direct democracy against preemptive legal challenges.
This is a rare and valuable window for citizens to directly urge the Board to take action in defense of a voter-qualified measure. With the April 10 court hearing looming, your voice could influence whether the

Kari Chilson
Mar 23 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap – February 24, 2026
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers. Supervisor Kevin Crye was absent due to being admitted to Mercy Medical Center after experiencing chest pain that morning. On Wednesday morning, a press release went out on Crye’s Facebook page indicating that he had suffered a cardiac episode but is in good spirits and expected to make a full recovery.

Elisa Ballard
Feb 264 min read


Coffee with Kevin Crye – 1/30/26
In his latest community update, Supervisor Crye defends the proposed ACP facility site, responds to ongoing legal battles, and weighs in on ballot initiatives.

Gary Peyrot
Feb 24 min read


Shasta BOS Meeting: ROV Curtis' Transparency Praised Amid Supervisor Long's Optics Concerns
Redding, CA – January 23, 2026 – The Shasta County Board of Supervisors' regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, showcased the county's ongoing commitment to election integrity, even as Supervisor Allen Long raised questions about Registrar of Voters (ROV) Clint Curtis' proactive public engagement. Local activist Laura Hobbs, during public comments, passionately defended Curtis' transparency initiatives while shedding light on alleged past irregularities, framing the discuss

Kari Chilson
Jan 234 min read


Should Shasta County and the City of Redding Admit They Erred in Moving Forward with Plans for a Correctional Facility Adjacent to a Residential Neighborhood?
Redding residents and concerned citizens came out in droves on Tuesday evening, January 13th to voice their concerns and opposition to a proposed Alternative Correction Facility and Future Jail, that was the subject of a rezoning hearing put before the Redding City Planning Commission. Many safety, economic, and environmental concerns were brought up by 35 speakers at the hearing, which resulted in no action being taken by the Commissioners.

Elisa Ballard
Jan 148 min read


Debates Over Committee Appointments, Teamsters Upset About Cuts to Medical Benefits, and Another Arrest at Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting– January 6, 2026 (Summary Article)
This summarizes the January 6, 2026 Shasta County Board meeting, that includes the issues that were debated. Supervisor Matt Plummer was unable to garner enough support for his proposal to continue to serve on two committees, nor for his proposal to change the rules for how items are put on the agenda and the way the Board approves their raises. The Teamsters expressed anger at the BOS for wanting to cut their medical benefits, and an outburst at the meeting resulted in ano

Elisa Ballard
Jan 83 min read


Another Arrest Mars the Shasta County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting 1-6-26(Detailed Report)
This is a detailed report of the January 6, 2026 meeting of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting. Another arrest is made after a disruption and Supervisor Plummer's committee appointments are a point of contention, as well as his suggestions on changing the rules of placing items on the agenda and the way the Board receives pay raises for the cost of living increases.

Elisa Ballard
Jan 811 min read


Board of Supervisors Chairman Kevin Crye Reveals His Cancer Diagnosis and Shasta County Bracing for More Social Services Cost Increases
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors held their last meeting of the calendar year with new revelations from Chairman Kevin Crye about his health challenge and more cost-cutting measures ahead for the Social Services Budget under Shasta County’s Health and Human Services Agency.

Elisa Ballard
Dec 18, 20256 min read
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