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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 9, 20259 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 29, 20253 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 21, 20253 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 15, 20255 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 23, 20255 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 17, 20256 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 8, 20256 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 26, 20257 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 13, 202513 min read


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, 202512 min read


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, 20258 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 21, 202510 min read


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, 202510 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 7, 20254 min read


Episode 37: North State Protesters Surge in Hands Off Protest
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
Benjamin Nowain
Apr 6, 20254 min read


03-27-2025 Board of Supervisors Special Meeting - ROV Appointment
This video is a full compilation of the March 27th Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting, combining footage from the official county...
Benjamin Nowain
Mar 29, 20251 min read


Toller Resigns, 1-day Turnaround for Special Meeting: Shasta County Board to Discuss ROV Vacancy in Meeting at Redding City Hall
IMPORTANT: I will be live-streaming the event at 4:00 pm on 3/27/2025. Stream will be available on the North State Breakdown Facebook...
Benjamin Nowain
Mar 26, 20253 min read


03-25-2025 Shasta County Agenda Preview
We were so focused on making sure the Justice meeting episode was produced, I ran out of time to produce the agenda preview. So today it...
Benjamin Nowain
Mar 24, 20252 min read


Episode 36 – Manufactured Crisis: Weaponizing Justice in Shasta County (Part 2)
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
Benjamin Nowain
Mar 24, 20251 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 21, 20251 min read










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