Elisa Ballard

The Shasta County Republican Assembly (SCRA) held its convention on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Shasta Bible College, where members engaged in lively discussions on conservative priorities and elected a fresh leadership team to guide the organization forward.At the conclusion of the elections, attendees heard from Gary Oxley, a declared candidate for Shasta County Supervisor in District 5. Oxley is a longtime Shasta County resident and retired RN and co-regional director for 13 hospitals.

If you have lived in Redding for a while, you might be aware of his extravagant and awe- inspiring Christmas light display seen every year on Barrel Court, known as the Big Red Barn. Or you may have been persuaded by his good humor and sincerity to buy a raffle ticket or make a donation to a charity.

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 right on the river?