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Second deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis immigration operation
Another fatal shooting involving federal immigration agents is under investigation in Minneapolis.
Benjamin Nowain
7 days ago2 min read


CHP finds underground bunker, illegal firearms in Anderson investigation
California Highway Patrol officers uncovered an underground bunker and a large cache of illegal firearms while investigating an illicit cannabis cultivation operation in Anderson, according to a CHP press release.
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 222 min read


BREAKING: Man Previously Photographed With Supervisor Kevin Crye Arrested on Firearm-Related Charges, Released on Bail
Breaking: Man previously photographed with Supervisor Kevin Crye arrested on multiple firearm-related charges; bail set at $50,000
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 211 min read


DHS details Minneapolis ICE incident as Gov. Walz disputes federal account
Federal authorities and Minnesota leaders clash over ICE enforcement after a Minneapolis incident, highlighting tensions
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 152 min read


ICE agent who killed Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say, as Minnesota shut out of probe
Federal officials say the ICE agent who killed Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, as Minnesota remains shut out of the FBI investigation
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 142 min read


Newsom spotlights housing costs, homelessness and wildfire recovery in 2026 State of the State
Gov. Gavin Newsom used his 2026 State of the State address to put affordability, led by housing costs, at the center of his final-year agenda, calling it California’s “original sin” and urging more work to lower the cost of construction.
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 102 min read


Community vigil planned at Redding’s Sundial Bridge for Renee Nicole Good
REDDING, Calif. - A community vigil is planned Saturday evening at the Sundial Bridge in Redding to remember Renee Nicole Good.
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 81 min read


Crews respond to structure fire report on Highway 36 near Baker Road
RED BLUFF, Calif. — Fire crews responded to a report of a residential structure fire on Highway 36 West near Baker Road around 6:46 p.m., based on dispatch radio traffic.
Dispatch traffic included a “water tender all call,” signaling additional water resources were requested.
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 81 min read


Redding inmate hurt in jail fall tried to escape at hospital, sheriff says
REDDING, Calif. — A Shasta County Jail inmate who was hurt after jumping from an upper tier tried to escape while receiving medical.
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 71 min read


The North State Breakdown Episode 39 – The Audacity of Audette
Redding City Council member Tenessa Audette says the City's finances aren’t what they seem. In a 154-page report, she alleges overstated revenues, shrinking reserves, and federal relief funds used to hide structural gaps.
City officials say the budget is sound. Audette says the numbers tell a different story. Now, with Measure A (the proposed one-cent sales tax) on the ballot this November 4, the debate has become a question of trust.
Benjamin Nowain
Nov 2, 202511 min read


Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 10-28-2025
The Board meets Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the County Administration Center. The agenda features CEO and supervisor updates, a Simpson University/Reagan Foundation support letter, a consent calendar with several notable items, housing/code presentations, and labor negotiations.
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 28, 20253 min read


Shasta Board of Supervisor Special Meeting 10-24-2025
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will meet on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Center in Redding. This is a special meeting with a single focus: whether to formally oppose the proposed True North Behavioral Health Campus, a regional facility seeking state Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) funding.
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 10-21-2025
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. This agenda features an HHSA finances update with a short-term General Fund loan extension and realignment transfer, a proposed pilot to install two 24/7 naloxone (Narcan) vending machines, and a road-easement vacation hearing in Cottonwood.
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 20, 20255 min read


Special Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 10-14-2025
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda lists one item: a closed-session conference with legal counsel for anticipated litigation (one potential case). This special meeting was called after a press-access dispute involving the Elections Office.
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 10-07-2025
The Board meets Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The morning opens with an employee of the month recognition, Consent calendar, and Regular Calendar business (including a scheduled hearing on Silverbridge Highlands easements/PRDs). Closed session includes a lawsuit from former Sheriff Eric Magrini.
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 5, 20255 min read


Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 9-30-2025
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Center in downtown Redding. The agenda is extremely light, with only one Regular item up front, Board report and CEO update, Consent Calendar with several six-figure actions plus two policy letters, and a closed session on litigation regarding the opioid settlement and labor negotiations.
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 9-23-2025
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Center in Redding. The agenda covers legislative updates, staff recognition, a return of a funding request for the elections office, and consent calendar items that include contracts, ordinances, and agreements. The Board will also move into closed session to discuss litigation and labor negotiations, and convene as the In-Home Supportive Services Public
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 22, 20255 min read


Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 9-09-2025
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Center in Redding. The agenda includes employee recognition, legislative updates, and presentations, along with high-dollar agreements and a major funding loan for Social Services. The Amity Foundation returns after being pulled from last month’s agenda, and questions about the County Charter resurface in the consent calendar.
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 8, 20256 min read


Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 8-26-2025
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors convenes Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in downtown Redding. On the agenda is a wildfire safety ordinance, a letter of opposition to the state’s redistricting package, a 90-acre land deal for custody programs, and another round of election office funding requests.
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 25, 20257 min read


Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 8-19-2025
The Board meets Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in Redding at 1450 Court Street.. Highlights include a presentation from Chriss Street about building a medical school, a charter-related item, the Old Courthouse demolition project, land acquisition tied to the Alternative Custody Program, and a scaled-back request from the Elections Office compared to last week’s proposal
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 17, 20257 min read










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