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A group of community members are hoping to start a new medical school in Shasta. Here’s what we know

Redding Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka and Simpson University President Dr. Norm Hall are some of the leading figures behind the ...
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With more rain ahead, Redding officials explain flooding, urge caution

This weekend, the city’s stormwater infrastructure became clogged with debris due to the speed and volume of rain, city ...
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The Redding Public Market opened about a month ago. Here’s how it’s going

The CEO of the development company that owns the market said the venue, which is serving around 2,000 people a day, is ...
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Shasta County issues severe weather and flood warning

Photo from the Redding Police Department. The county is asking residents to stay off the road as flooding hits the North State. “Due to severe weather and flooding in the Shasta County area road ...
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Pit River Tribe prevails as California Energy Commission definitively rejects Fountain Wind Project

The state agency denied energy giant Repsol the required certification to develop a wind energy project on Pit River holy ...
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Clint Curtis is asking for millions more for elections. Without it, he says, he might not be able to increase trust.

A photo of the inside of the building where Shasta County ballots are currently processed. Community members have access to ballot processing via a combination of glass windows and live feeds. Photo ...
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Clint Curtis, an Outspoken Opponent of the Use of Voting Machines, Has been Selected as Shasta County’s Next Top Elections Official

Clint Curtis speaks to the press after being selected by a majority vote of the Shasta County Board. Photo by Annelise Pierce. After hours of public interviews yesterday afternoon, April 30, Shasta ...
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With special election dust still swirling, supervisors will discuss ballot initiative to “reform” Shasta’s election process

County supervisors will face a thorny challenge tomorrow as they discuss placing a citizen-led initiative on the ballot for the June 2026 election. Since the county’s election official has found a ...
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“Every Kid, Every Option”: In Far Northern California, Educators Encourage Post-Secondary Education Amidst Critical Workforce Gaps

Students work on metal projects during an after-school lab for the Manufacturing and Robotics Career Technical Education track at Shasta High School. Photo by Annelise Pierce. “I’m trying to take the ...
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Jury convicts activist O’Connell-Nowain for disturbing Shasta County board meeting

Jenny O’Connell-Nowain was found guilty of disturbing a public meeting. Photo by Annelise Pierce. A Shasta County jury has found Jenny O’Connell-Nowain guilty of disturbing the peace during a county ...
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Reorganization of Market Street Election Office creates new space for ballot filming

Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis demonstrates use of election equipment during an open house at the Election Office. Photo by Annelise Pierce. Shasta Election Commissioner Patty Plumb greeted the ...