Left to Right: Shasta County Board of Supervisors, Matt Plummer, Kevin Crye, Chris Kelsrom, Corkey Harmon, and Allen Long at the July 28, 2026 Board Meeting July 28, 2026, Meeting Recap REDDING, Calif. — Public comments at the July 28 Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting raised pointed questions about two high-profile issues: the planned demolition of the old Shasta County Courthouse and the basis for any potential censure of Registrar of Voters and County Clerk Clint

REDDING, Calif. — The weight of City Manager William Tarbox’s sudden passing hung heavily over the Redding City Council chambers on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Mayor Mike Littau opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Tarbox and his family. Littau also dedicated the meeting to Tarbox. The impact he made in the short months since arriving in February was truly astounding, as council members, staff, and residents reflected on a leader who brought clear decision-making, a f

ANDERSON, Calif. — The Anderson VFW Hall had a full house Friday evening, July 24, 2026, as Shasta County residents gathered for a Fundraising Dinner and Live Auction in support of Measure B, the Voter ID and election reform charter amendment. The strong community turnout demonstrated continued grassroots backing for the initiative, which passed with more than 56% of the vote. Despite this clear voter approval, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shir

In an era of increasing federal overreach, mandates from distant bureaucracies, and threats to individual liberties, one organization stands as a bulwark for the principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution: the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA). Founded in 2011 by former Graham County, Arizona, Sheriff Richard Mack, the CSPOA educates sheriffs, peace officers, public officials, and citizens about the constitutional authority and responsibilities

Shasta County jail - Credit: iljpr.org Shasta County officials are pouring resources into the county jail with major expansions in medical and mental health services, technology upgrades, and facility renovations. A new $25 million healthcare contract with MEDIKO, Inc., approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors, promises increased staffing, enhanced mental health support, better continuity of care, medication-assisted detox, and a dedicated discharge planner to connect

Threat to North State Agriculture, Economy, and Food Security. The Glassy-winged sharpshooter, an invasive pest that threatens the wine industry. - 'Credit winespectator.com Shasta County and Northern California residents who purchased grapevines or certain other plants from Costco this spring and early summer have received an urgent agricultural alert. On June 5, 2026, a confirmed glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) was found on a grape plant bought at the Redding Costco locat

Complaint alleges unsanitary conditions, security failures, and financial mismanagement at multiple Shasta County properties, including Burney Commons Apartments A Redding-based developer has filed a $7.5 million lawsuit against the company responsible for managing its portfolio of affordable housing properties across Shasta County. K2 Development Properties, a family-owned firm led by brothers Allen and Daniel Knott, filed the civil complaint against its property management

Effectiveness vs. Privacy, Data Control, and Constitutional Limits Anderson City Councilmember Darin Hale - Credit: americancommunitymedia.org Recently, Shasta Unfiltered published a series of articles regarding the City of Redding and Shasta County's use of FLOCK Safety ALPR cameras. The articles sparked both praise for crime-solving potential and debate over surveillance risks. In a recent conversation, Anderson City Councilmember Darin Hale provided updated local insight

REDDING, CA – More than two decades after the Redding Rancheria Tribal Council disenrolled approximately 76 extended members of the Foreman family, the case remains a stark example of how tribal sovereignty can leave families without meaningful recourse — even when they present clear evidence of their heritage. Signs of the long-simmering dispute still remain outside of the Win River Casino - Credit: indianz.com Lineal Descent — No Blood Quantum Required The Redding Rancheria

Kevin Crye (on the right), photo courtesy of VoteKevinCrye.com Shasta County Supervisor Kevin Crye is fighting colon cancer the only way he knows how — with eyes wide open, a growing integrative toolkit, and a refusal to sit quietly in the passenger seat. Diagnosed by Redding gastroenterologist Dr. Paul Dhanuka after Crye noticed increasing rectal bleeding (symptoms he had first seen roughly two years earlier but delayed addressing), Crye has undergone conventional chemothera

A fast-moving vegetation fire that ignited Saturday afternoon just northeast of Bella Vista has burned more than 500 acres in rugged terrain north of Highway 299, prompting evacuations and a major CAL FIRE response. The Brook Fire broke out around 4:11–4:15 p.m. Saturday, July 18, near Holbrook Drive and Aloha Road (also reported near Elk Trail and Highline Trail), roughly four miles northeast of Bella Vista. It exploded from an estimated 20 acres to 40 acres within minutes u

Newly appointed City Manager William Tarbox - Credit: shastaunfiltered.com The City of Redding announced Monday that City Manager William Tarbox passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Tarbox was appointed by the Redding City Council in late 2025 and officially began serving as City Manager in February 2026. In a statement released by the city, officials said he was committed to serving the Redding community and working alongside city employees, elected officials,

Part of the Old Shasta County Courthouse (Annex) Built in 1966 - Credit: shastaufiltered.com The Old Courthouse at 1500 Court St., Redding, was completed in 1956.- Credit: shastaunfiltered.com Old Courthouses Still Serve Across California —While historic courthouses throughout California continue to serve the public effectively, Shasta County appears poised to demolish its own Old Courthouse — a decision that stands in contrast to practices elsewhere in the state and raises q

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

FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday praised the agency’s rapid and professional response to a hostage situation in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest that ended with the safe release of two U.S. Forest Service employees and the custody of two suspects.

Issues discussed during the July 14, 2026, Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting spanned a range of topics, including placing two charter amendments on the November 3 ballot, the potential interim closure of the Circle of Friends facility in Burney due to a funding gap, and state legislative bills aimed at standardizing and speeding up the processing of vote-by-mail ballots. This meeting marked the inaugural use of the new telephonic public comment system implemented to