As first reported by Shasta Unfiltered in December 2025, former Shasta County Supervisor Patrick Jones filed a major civil lawsuit in Shasta County Superior Court against District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett and Shasta County, seeking approximately $56 million in combined damages and punitive awards. Click here for that article

The 2020 Zogg Fire, ignited by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) equipment, killed four people and destroyed hundreds of structures in Shasta County. In May 2023, District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett negotiated a $50 million civil settlement with PG&E, dismissing remaining criminal charges in exchange for $5 million in civil penalties and $45 million in charitable contributions for fire prevention, community recovery, and local nonprofits. Notably, none of the settlement funds w

Shasta DA Stephanie Bridgett faces a lawsuit over alleged misuse of public resources for campaign work. A sustained violation and whistleblower claims raise broader accountability questions.