Redding, CA— The Shasta County Board of Supervisors split 2-2 on Tuesday over a proposed new four-year contract for County Counsel Joseph F. Larmour, leaving the agreement short of a majority. The written item in the agenda packet would have started a fresh four-year term on Sept. 30, 2026. On the dais, supervisors repeatedly described the same item as a one-year extension. Separately, residents used open comment — which Chair Chris Kelstrom extended so remaining speakers cou

Registrar Clint Curtis says a private shredding company is booked for 8 a.m. Wednesday, September 30. He wrote that the job “covers both” the sealed 2024 ballots and the office logs, sign-in sheets, and video from December 3, 2024 — the same file the county closed without producing. He also wrote that “this county is much more concerned with covering up election issues than addressing them.” A separate lawsuit did not fix that records request. Curtis, Sept. 23, 2026: the shre

What began as a local fight over how Shasta County runs elections has become a national story. In the past week, FBI agents entered a padlocked room at the county elections office on Market Street, inspected boxes holding November 2024 and June 2026 ballots, and left a green evidence lock marked “SECURED.” A federal grand jury had already subpoenaed Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis to produce June primary materials in Sacramento. California officials, county administrators, a

REDDING — On Thursday morning, Sept. 17, Judge Benjamin L. Hanna denied Arne E. List’s request for a temporary restraining order that would have blocked Shasta County from destroying November 5, 2024 federal-election materials still in official custody. The ruling does not mean the ballots no longer matter. Hanna said the emergency ask was too extraordinary: telling the County not to follow California Elections Code section 17301 after the 22-month retention period. The under

REDDING — The Shasta County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, received first-year updates on youth substance-use prevention programs, reviewed progress on reducing veteran homelessness, and examined the projected fiscal and operational impacts of federal legislation known as HR 1 on county social services. The meeting ran long, approximately 5 hours, as many other issues were addressed, including a new ADU (Additional Dwelling Unit) ordinance, public hearings

Proponents Stress Ruling Is Not Final — Fight Continues for the 55% Who Demanded Election Integrity Last week, the will of more than 55 percent of Shasta County voters was temporarily blocked. In two consecutive hearings, Shasta County Superior Court Judge Benjamin Hanna first issued a sweeping preliminary injunction against Measure B and then allowed a coalition of outside activist groups to join the State’s lawsuit. Importantly, the judge has not ruled on the final merits o

Redding, CA — Documents obtained through a Public Records Act request reveal that Shasta County Public Works staff directed a hazardous materials survey of the Old Courthouse at 1500 Court Street to be conducted specifically “for demolition purposes” more than three months before the Board of Supervisors formally voted on the building’s fate. A revised “ACC-Direction to Proceed” dated December 2, 2024, and signed by Shane Winton, Supervising Engineer, on behalf of then-Public

Former Mayor of Redding and Former Shasta County Supervisor Patrick Jones Former Shasta County Supervisor Patrick Jones has leveled sharp accusations against current board members and top county officials, claiming a pattern of selective disclosure and hypocrisy that shields certain relationships and investigations from public scrutiny while aggressively pursuing others. Jones points to two intertwined issues: the county’s handling of its legal defense in the high-profile law

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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