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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 176 min read


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 96 min read


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 267 min read


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 1313 min read


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 2110 min read


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 74 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview Special Meeting - 03-21-2025
This North State Breakdown Agenda Preview covers the March 21 special meeting of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, which appears to ha
Benjamin Nowain
Mar 211 min read


03-18-2025 Shasta County Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview
The next Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting is Tuesday, March 18 at 9 a.m. at 1450 Court Street. This preview discusses a county law
Benjamin Nowain
Mar 171 min read


Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview for 3-11-2025
Shasta County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday, March 11 at 9:00 a.m. at 1450 Court Street. This North State Breakdown Agenda Preview high
Benjamin Nowain
Mar 91 min read


The North State Breakdown Agenda Preview - 2-25-2025
This is a late entry, but I didn’t want to skip this one. The February 25, 2025, Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting is too important
Benjamin Nowain
Feb 259 min read


North State Breakdown Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview - Special Meeting 02-11-2025
This special meeting includes significant items that merit close attention, from emergency declarations to litigation and changes
Benjamin Nowain
Feb 104 min read


Chriss Street: The Comeback No One Asked For – Agenda Preview for 2-4-2025 Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting
In this episode of the North State Breakdown, we preview the agenda for the February 4th, 2025 Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. F
Benjamin Nowain
Feb 26 min read


North State Breakdown Agenda Preview January 28th 2025
This is an agenda preview for the Tuesday, January 28th Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. Key topics include a baseless presentati
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 277 min read


Another Controversial Appointment : Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview for January 14, 2025
In this North State Breakdown Agenda Preview we look ahead to the January 14, 2025, Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 137 min read


North State Breakdown: Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting Preview for January 7, 2025
In the first agenda preview of the year I’m taking a close look at the first Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting of 2025. One of the
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 65 min read


December 19, 2024 Agenda Preview: Final Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting of the Year
Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. The upcoming meeting on December 19th, 2024, will be the last Shasta County...
Benjamin Nowain
Dec 19, 20245 min read


North State Breakdown Shasta County BOS Agenda Preview for December 10, 2024
Transcript: Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. Today, I'd like to discuss the agenda for the upcoming Shasta...
Benjamin Nowain
Dec 10, 20248 min read


North State Breakdown Agenda Preview 11-14-2024
Today we cover the November 14th Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda. We explore how Supervisor Patrick Jones, in his final...
Benjamin Nowain
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting: Opioid Settlement Funds Agenda Preview
On 11-12-2024 - the Shasta County Board of Supervisors will discuss how to allocate $39 million in opioid settlement funds.
Benjamin Nowain
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview 10-29-2024
Today the Breakdown looks ahead to the 10-29-2024 Board of Supervisor Agenda. We will be going over the Agenda packet and possible...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 28, 20244 min read
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