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Personnel emphasizes workplace safety, Shasta board votes to represent staff, amid fallout from Curtis investigation
Yesterday, Shasta’s head of personnel reminded the county’s thousands of employees of the commitment to a safe working environment after findings of abusive conduct by election official Clint Curtis. Today, supervisors voted in closed session to represent and indemnify election staff if they’re named in a lawsuit by Curtis.
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Sikhs from Shasta and surrounding counties celebrate Vaisakhi in Anderson
Vaisakhi is a springtime celebration in the Punjab region of northwest India that’s celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs alike. For Sikhs, it commemorates an important moment in the religion’s early history.
Candidates for California’s District 1 Assembly seat spar over bipartisan collaboration in Sacramento
At a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters in Redding, incumbent Assemblymember Heather Hadwick stood her ground as Anderson City Council member Darin Hale took aim at her political decision-making. Mt. Shasta-based Dianna James spoke mostly about her campaign promises.
Meet Chris Kelstrom for District 5 Supervisor
There are three candidates running for Shasta County’s District 5 board seat. Chris Kelstrom says he’s running to make things better for the “little guy.” His priorities include improving public safety, stabilizing county finances and addressing issues related to the North Battle Creek Reservoir.
Gallery: ‘Glowing Wild’ brings illuminating display to Redding
The lantern festival will be held near the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay through June 28. It features Chinese lanterns inspired by plants and animals, and it’s priced at $20 for adults and $15 for children.
County releases first investigation report documenting sustained findings against election official Clint Curtis
The document outlines a number of allegations, only some of which were sustained. Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis — who’s running to maintain his appointed position as county clerk — has denied the findings and says he’ll sue the county. A second investigative report with more serious findings is still pending release.
In a Soledad prison, a Shasta man facilitates discussion on the power of forgiveness
A Shasta County man currently incarcerated at a state prison in Soledad recently organized a speaking event in which survivors talked to inmates about how violence has impacted their lives. The event was held as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.