top of page



Agenda Preview 6-23-2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting (Article Edition)
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Center at 1450 court street. The agenda includes the adoption of the final county budget for fiscal year 2025–26, multiple high-dollar behavioral health contracts, and continued legal negotiations behind closed doors.
Benjamin Nowain
Jun 23


Agenda Preview 6-17-2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting (Article Edition)
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Center in downtown Redding. The agenda includes a physician shortage proclamation, departmental presentations, and two public hearings on solid waste charges. The Board will also meet in closed session to discuss ongoing litigation, including a case brought by former District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones.
Benjamin Nowain
Jun 17


Agenda Preview 6-9-2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting (Article Edition)
On the agenda: a letter declaring the county is not a sanctuary jurisdiction, new budget actions on homelessness and mental health, and a public hearing on workforce vacancies. Budget hearings begin the following day, with formal appeals expected from the Elections Office, District Attorney, and Victim Witness programs.
Benjamin Nowain
Jun 9


Agenda Preview 5-27-2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting (Article Edition)
This week, I wanted to try something a little different, there’s a lot happening, and I needed the time to tackle everything I wanted to cover. So instead of the usual video, here’s a written version of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors agenda preview for the May 27, 2025 meeting.
Benjamin Nowain
May 26


Elections are at stake - 5-13-2025 Agenda Preview
This episode of the North State Breakdown covers a pivotal Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. Politically charged proclamations, legal risks, and the controversial appointment of Clint Curtis as Registrar of Voters all signal a critical moment for local governance.
Benjamin Nowain
May 13


Episode 38 - New California and Chriss Street, The CFO of Secession
In this episode of The North State Breakdown, we take a closer look at a growing secessionist movement called New California and its increasing influence in Shasta County. We explore how fringe political ideas are gaining traction through public contracts, coordinated messaging, and claims of government failure.
Benjamin Nowain
May 7


Episode 37: ROVmageddon: Five Candidates, One Crucial Choice
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will appoint the next Registrar of Voters tomorrow, April 30th, 2025. In this episode, we examine the five candidates under consideration and explore the controversial dynamics surrounding the selection process. With public trust in local elections at stake, we take a closer look at what this decision means for Shasta County moving forward.
Benjamin Nowain
Apr 29


April 22, 2025 – Shasta County Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview
On 4/22/2025, The Board will consider formal opposition to state legislation, including proposed changes to public meeting laws and climate liability. They will also enter closed session for labor negotiations and will consider direction on appointing a new Director of Health and Human Services, a position responsible for managing nearly half of Shasta County’s total budget.
Benjamin Nowain
Apr 21


Stacking the Deck: Political Ideology, Policing Controversies, and the Future of Redding’s Planning Commission
City Counsel 4/1/2025 Update 4/16: The City Council voted 4-1 to approve the appointments of Blake Nance and Erin Ryan to the Redding...
Benjamin Nowain
Apr 15


4-08-2025 - Shasta County Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview
I break down the agenda for the April 8, 2025, Shasta County Board of Supervisors night meeting.
Benjamin Nowain
Apr 7
bottom of page