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Shasta elections official’s claims stir agitators, prompt more county pushback
Claims made by Shasta ROV Clint Curtis over recent weeks, including references to “suspect ballots,” have prompted a few local supporters to push for action from both the sheriff and the federal government.
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With impending departure of finance director, Redding sees yet more turnover in city leadership
Yesterday the city announced Greg Robinett is vacating his role as finance director, but will continue serving in his elected position as Redding’s treasurer. This is the fifth vacancy to emerge among Redding’s government leadership this year alone.
Supervisors eye replacing Steve Kerns as planning commissioner
The agenda item was brought forward by Supervisor Corkey Harmon, who hopes to replace Kerns with civil engineer Kevin Butler. Kerns said the first he heard about his replacement was from a community member who read the board’s agenda. Harmon disagrees.
Redding’s fire chief has retired. The announcement came Friday, which was also his last day
After serving as chief for six years, Vanlandingham’s sudden departure is part of a wave of turnover among Redding’s leadership in recent months.
Could Shasta’s elections official actually hire Tina Peters?
The answer is complicated and would involve factors at both the county and statewide levels.
Redding shows up: Hundreds of volunteers power Ironman 70.3 Northern California’s debut
Nearly 750 people volunteered for the Ironman 70.3 Northern California, a number that impressed both Redding officials and those from Ironman. Volunteers saw the race as a way to put Redding on the map in a positive way.
California requires county jails to meet minimum standards. That hasn’t prevented Shasta’s high rate of in-custody deaths
Shasta’s jail has consistently passed most aspects of state inspections amid a worrying level of deaths. A close look at the state’s standards — and the California board responsible for examining deaths in jails — shows key gaps in oversight.