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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


Free Speech or Willfull Disturbance? Jury Weighs Case Against Shasta County Protester
The second day of the jury trial against Jennifer O’Connell-Nowain ended with closing arguments and jury instructions. The jury began deliberating briefly before being dismissed at approximately 4:30 p.m.; deliberations will resume on December 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
O’Connell-Nowain faces two misdemeanor charges stemming from an incident on November 7, 2024, during a Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. She pleaded not guilty and declined a plea offer from the Distric

Elisa Ballard
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Did the Shasta County Board of Supervisors Put the Cart Before the Horse? Adjacent Residential Neighborhood Doesn’t Want a Large Jail Facility in Their Backyard
Would any homeowner want an adjacent 90-acre parcel that had been zoned for industrial and park uses, to suddenly be rezoned for a public facility/jail that could house up to 1200+ inmates? Have any alternatives really been looked at? Residential property values near this parcel have suddenly taken a dip. Why are the Shasta Board of Supervisors so intent on locating such a large correctional facility next to an established residential neighborhood that is very near to or righ

Elisa Ballard
Dec 4, 20258 min read


The Good News Rescue Mission Secures a $2.2 Million Matching Grant From Shasta County’s Opioid Settlement Funds for a $21 Million Expansion Project Funded by the State of California
$2.2 Million Marching Grant from Shasta County's Opioid Settlement Funds was awarded to The Good News Rescue Mission for a $21 Million Expansion Project Funded by the State of California. This will provide for a 75-bed in-patient substance abuse treatment facility which will be part of a two phase program for rehabilitation, training, housing, and long-term support for adults with substance abuse disorders.

Elisa Ballard
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Press Release: Shasta County Board of Supervisors Approves Adding Election Reform Initiative to the June Ballot
Today the Shasta County Board of Supervisors performed their ministerial duty to add our election reform initiative to the ballot.
Unlike the highly unpopular city tax measure that got placed on the ballot immediately for a special election, our initiative will be voted on by the people during the regularly scheduled June 2, 2026 primary election.
Save Shasta Elections
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Shasta County Board and Behavioral Health Department Director Oppose Plan for Regional Behavioral Health Campus
Shasta County Board of Supervisors and the Shasta County Behavioral Health Director Oppose Plan for Regional Behavioral Health Campus.

Elisa Ballard
Oct 26, 20256 min read
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