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Transcript - Full Board of Supervisors meeting 9-10-2024
Full Transcript of the Board of Supervisors meeting from 9-10-2024
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Episode 27 - Election Controversy and Conflict of Interest Appointment
Description: The North State Breakdown attended the "Election's Task Force" a so-called citizens election group and made some interesting...
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 17, 20247 min read


North State Breakdown - Agenda Preview for September 10, 2024
Today we will break down the Shasta County Board of Supervisors' agenda for the meeting on 9/10/2024. Topics include the appointment of...
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 8, 20248 min read


Episode 26 - North State Breakdown - Controlling the Narrative
This week the North State Breakdown analyzes the Ellis Report regarding the controversial handling of a letter from the Attorney General by
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 27, 20247 min read


Transcript - Full Board of Supervisor meeting 8-27-2024
This post contains a transcription of a video or audio recording. Please note that while we strive for accuracy, the transcription may...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 26, 202495 min read


North State Breakdown - August 27, 2024 Board of Supervisor Agenda Preview
Description: This week we are breaking down the Shasta County Board of Supervisors agenda ahead of their meeting on Tuesday, 8-27-2024....
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 24, 20244 min read


North State Breakdown episode 25 - Manufactured Outrage
The Breakdown investigates the August 13th Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting, where Board Chair Kevin Crye's decision to limit...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 19, 20244 min read


Episode 24 - Shasta County Civil Rights Violations
In this episode of North State Breakdown, the focus is on the July 23rd Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting, where Jenny Nowain...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 23 - Documentary - Civil Disobedience: Unequal Justice
This week the Breakdown does something a little different. We produced a short Documentary that takes a look at the events leading up to...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 22 - Controversial Appointments and Political Retaliation in Shasta County
This North State Breakdown investigates controversial appointments made by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and instances of...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


The North State Breakdown Episode 21 - Board Hypocrisy
The Breakdown investigates the recent controversies surrounding the Shasta County Board of Supervisors. I focus on the contentious...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


The North State Breakdown Episode 20 - Registrar of Voters Appointment
The North State Breakdown investigates the Registrar of Voters appointment process taking place this week at the Shasta County Board of...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 19 - Kevin Crye's First Day as Chair
The North State Breakdown investigates Kevin Crye's first day as chair and recall efforts against him.
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


The North State Breakdown Episode 18 - Patrick Jones Conflicts of Interest
The North State Breakdown investigates Patrick Jones proposed gun range and the questionable ethics to move the project forward. ...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 17 - Shasta County UPEC General Strike
The North State Breakdown investigates the Union UPEC Strike as well as the Shasta County General fund and how it is being handled by the...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 16 - Kevin Crye's first four months in office
The North State Breakdown investigates the first four months of Kevin Crye in his position as District One Supervisor. The Breakdown...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 15 - Chris Kelstrom's District 5 Campaign
The Breakdown takes a closer look at the Shasta County District 5 race and looks at Chris Kelstrom's campaign finances.
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 14 - Kevin Crye's Campaign
The Breakdown investigates Kevin Crye's campaign finances, as well as other aspects of his campaign activities.
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 13 - District 2 Candidate Dale Ball's Criminal Records
This week the Breakdown covers the numerous criminal records of District 2 Candidate Dale Ball, which reach back to 1990.
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 12 - Supervisor Les Baugh's Board Room Manipulation
In this episode The Breakdown covers District 5 Supervisor Les Baugh's duplicitous behavior starting from January 2021 to present day.
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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