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At the Hope Market, Shasta community members can shop for free groceries, including fresh eggs and produce
As more families seek food assistance, the Salvation Army’s Hope Market lets people select the groceries they’ll actually use instead of offering pre-packaged boxes. The client-choice model reflects a growing movement among food pantries to reduce waste while preserving dignity.
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‘Evolving in real time’: Kimberly Johnson announces nonprofit transitions
Johnson has announced she’ll soon be stepping away from Children’s Legacy Center and One Safe Place, as both organizations look to hire new executive leadership under their respective boards. Structural changes are allowing for the emergence of a third entity, Arch Services, which will provide administrative support to nonprofits.
Shasta judge suspends Measure B, pending further court order
The ruling means Shasta’s elections are slated to be run as usual this fall. The decision is a temporary step in a legal process that will determine whether the new elections law, which was passed by voters in June, is actually legal to implement.
Location change for controversial corrections campus earns applause, more questions for Shasta sheriff
In a surprise announcement yesterday, Sheriff Michael Johnson pivoted on the controversial location for a proposed correctional facility. Johnson says that he is moving forward with the project at a new, undecided location, this time with more transparency. The county board has not weighed in.
After nearly four decades, James ‘Little Man’ Wright returns home
James ‘Little Man’ Wright disappeared in 1988 at just 19 years old. This week, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office identified his remains, allowing his family and Tribal community to arrange for a dignified burial.
As Shasta jail surpasses 10 months of paused visitations, experts warn of mental health fallout
In-person visitations at the death-ridden jail have reportedly been suspended due to a construction project. Visits have been shown to reduce recidivism rates, increase safety for incarcerated individuals and correctional officers and safeguard the mental health of those behind bars and their families.
Many local seats lacking candidates as Shasta’s election filing deadline nears
Multiple seats on school district and special district boards are up for grabs in November’s general election, as the deadline to file for candidacy approaches this week.