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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 Curtis. Retired...

Lake Redding Regatta Returns August 1 - 2, 2026 (Photo courtesy of Visit Redding) REDDING, Calif. — The Lake Redding Regatta returns to the Sacramento River on August 1-2, 2026, continuing the modern revival of a cherished North State tradition that once ranked among Redding’s premier summer celebrations. The two-day event, hosted by Visit Redding in partnership with the Shasta Historical Society at Lake Redding Park (2225 Benton Drive), invites paddlers of all skill levels to compete in...

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 focus on long-term...

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 of law...

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 chemotherapy while...

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 questions about...

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 lawsuit over the...

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 comply with the...

What Goes Woke - Goes Broke? Simpson University, Redding, CA (Credit: Simpsonu.edu) For many years, when families across the North State sought an institution of higher learning that upholds Biblical principles, faith-centered education, and conservative values, they would turn to Simpson University. Now, troubling reports are emerging from this local institution, which still characterizes itself as a Christ-centered school, highlighting a growing concern: what happens when leadership veers...

Free BBQ and Waterslide: Sunday, July 12, and Sunday, August 9, 11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m. Please RSVP to the Church Office: 530-241-1450 if you aren't a regular member of Westside Church of Redding and would like to attend. (This will help to ensure they cook enough hamburgers and hot dogs for the events.) The service starts at 10 a.m., and the BBQ starts at 11:30 a.m. - 8780 Swasey Dr., Redding, CA. Message from Pastor Josh and the Leadership Team: Westside Church of Redding is an...

ANDERSON, CA — Local quilters and community supporters have a chance to own a beautiful prize-winning quilt while helping the Frontier Senior Center. The Frontier Quilter’s Opportunity Quilt raffle features the “Gingham Star Quilt,” an 87x84-inch masterpiece that took home the 2026 Shasta District Fair Blue Ribbon. The quilt showcases a striking red, white, and blue star pattern with gingham accents and detailed quilting. All proceeds from the raffle benefit the Frontier Senior Center at 2081...

NorthState Care Clinic's New Location at 2021 Victor Ave., Redding, CA NorthState Care Clinic has moved to their new location at 2021 Victor Ave and is inviting the community to their Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, July 11th, 6:00-8:00 PM. REDDING, Calif. - PRESS RELEASE - Submitted by NorthState Care Clinic NorthState Care Clinic (NSCC), formerly Care Net Pregnancy Center, is thrilled to move into their new location on Victor Ave. This move represents a new season for the clinic...

Redding, CA - Despite public opposition and the dissenting vote of Supervisor Kevin Crye, the remaining members of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors—Chair Chris Kelstrom and Supervisors Allen Long and Corkey Harmon—approved a significant change to the county’s email retention policy during the June 30, 2026, board meeting. Supervisor Matt Plummer was absent. The change, part of broader updates to the 817-page Administrative Manual, shortens the retention period for Outlook emails. Staff...

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 the advancement...

Shasta County employees who completed a CSAC course in leadership and planning, posing with the Board of Supervisors and Graham Knaus The meeting opened with a call to order, invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance. Key agenda items and discussions included: Presentations (CSAC): Graham Knaus, CEO of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), provided updates on CSAC activities, state budget negotiations (including funding for counties and distressed hospitals), advocacy on...

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 as fear-mongering...

OPINION Old Courthouse at 1500 Court St., Redding - Credit: Shastaunfiltered.com Dear Chair Kelstrom, Members of the Board of Supervisors, and County Executive Officer: I write as an observer and journalist covering Shasta County government to respectfully request that the Board pause further demolition preparation on the former courthouse at 1500 Court Street and direct staff to conduct or commission a targeted, independent feasibility study on repurposing the building as a modern...

REDDING, Calif. — The Redding City Council heard an important update on the future of local film promotion during its June 16, 2026, meeting: Tyler Lockamy, a North State native and established filmmaker, has been named Film Liaison for Shasta and Tehama Counties under the Upstate California Film Commission (UCFC). The appointment takes effect July 1, 2026, as longtime Regional Film Commissioner Sabrina Jurisich transitions out of the role after a decade of leadership. Lockamy will step into...

Shasta County, CA — A status hearing on settlement negotiations in the River Ranch Neighborhood Association’s lawsuit against the City of Redding and Shasta County is scheduled in Shasta County Superior Court, Department 22, Monday, June 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The case challenges the $1 lease of approximately 90-91 acres at 7251 Eastside Road for an expanding correctional complex that now includes alternative custody programs, a men’s reentry program, and potential future development of a...

Vingenzo Colletti's Profile Picture on Facebook Shasta County, CA — A 47-year-old Palo Cedro man died Thursday evening after the boat he was on struck the shoreline at Town Creek Cove on the Sulanharas Creek Arm (formerly known as the Squaw Creek Arm) of Shasta Lake, ejecting three people into the water. According to a Shasta County Sheriff’s Office media release, at approximately 5:21 p.m. on June 18, 2026, the single-vessel boating collision threw Vingenzo “Vinnie” Anthony Colletti, an...

Mike Michalak, speaking at Redding City Council Meeting Redding, CA — After nearly 50 years of silence at public meetings, Mike Michalak, owner of The Fly Shop® in Redding, addressed the Redding City Council on June 16, 2026, to strongly oppose plans for a 1,200-bed jail, male re-entry program facility, and alternative custody campus at the Eastside Road location along the Sacramento River, adjacent to the River Ranch neighborhood. Michalak, who co-founded The Fly Shop in April 1978 with...

Redding, CA — The Redding City Council convened its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, addressing a packed agenda that highlighted tourism promotion, long-term infrastructure planning, water management, and wildfire preparedness amid an early heat wave. Councilmembers in attendance were Mayor Mike Littau, Vice-Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Councilmembers Jack Munns, Erin Resner, and Tenessa Audette. The evening opened with presentations on tourism and downtown revitalization by Danny...

Shasta County, CA — On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting featuring a closed session on vaguely worded “anticipated litigation.” The public soon learned the item stemmed from a June 4 incident at the Elections Department, possibly triggered by insubordinate conduct by one supervisory employee. Clerk/Registrar Clint Curtis had reportedly been trying to obtain needed information from that employee to complete critical reconciliation paperwork....

Shasta County, CA — A politically motivated lawsuit filed by a vocal critic of Supervisor Kevin Crye, Jeffrey Gorder, has been dismissed with prejudice after draining county resources and delivering zero benefit to taxpayers. In March 2025, Gorder — a former Shasta County Public Defender and leader of the failed recall effort against Crye — sued County CEO David Rickert, the County of Shasta, and the Board of Supervisors. His target: a $40,000 Personal Services Agreement (PSA) with healthcare...