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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
1 day ago2 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
5 days ago5 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 132 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 55 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 293 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 225 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 86 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 257 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 177 min read


Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 8-12-2025
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Redding, with a packed agenda that includes a $2.5 million proposal from the Registrar of Voters to purchase a new elections office, a four-year contract renewal for County Counsel Joseph Larmour, and the appointment of a permanent Health and Human Services Agency Director.
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 109 min read


Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 7-29-2025
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Center in downtown Redding. The agenda includes legislative updates, property abatement enforcement, wildfire prevention planning, and several closed session matters including lawsuits and personnel decisions.
Benjamin Nowain
Jul 293 min read


Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 7-22-2025
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Center in downtown...
Benjamin Nowain
Jul 213 min read


Agenda Preview - Board of Supervisors 7-16-2025
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Redding. The agenda includes a presentation on veteran homelessness, a housing-related public hearing, and several major consent items, including a shift in children’s health services and contracts with large financial impact. The Board will also discuss union negotiations and the performance of County Counsel Joseph Larmour in closed session.
Benjamin Nowain
Jul 165 min read


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 235 min read


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
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