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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Over 1,000 people showed up in Redding for the Hands Off protest, and in this episode, I break down what that growing turnout means for Shas

This episode is a follow-up to Episode 34 and continues our coverage of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors' special meetings on the just

This week we analyze the March 1 protests at Whiskeytown Lake and across the country in response to federal budget cuts. We discuss the econ

In this episode of The North State Breakdown, we cover the Shasta County Board of Supervisors special meeting on February 27, 2025. The disc

Shasta County saw one of its largest protests as a little over 400 people gathered to push back against Trump’s executive orders,...

In this episode of The North State Breakdown, we analyze the fight for fair wages and better working conditions for IHSS workers in Shasta C

In this episode of North State Breakdown, we examine the resurgence of chemtrail conspiracy theories in Shasta County, sparked by Supervisor

In this episode of North State Breakdown, we examine the controversial claims of voter fraud by a former Redding landlord, Charles...

The North State Breakdown looks underneath the hood of District 3 candidate Corkey Harmon’s campaign. From Harmon's ties to far-right figure

This week we cover district one supervisor Kevin Crye’s opposition to funding the SCOE Community Connect Program, and the Shasta County...

Description: The North State Breakdown attended the "Election's Task Force" a so-called citizens election group and made some interesting...

This week the North State Breakdown analyzes the Ellis Report regarding the controversial handling of a letter from the Attorney General by

The Breakdown investigates the August 13th Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting, where Board Chair Kevin Crye's decision to limit...

In this episode of North State Breakdown, the focus is on the July 23rd Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting, where Jenny Nowain...

This week the Breakdown does something a little different. We produced a short Documentary that takes a look at the events leading up to...