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Open Notebook: Learning the relationship between caring and reporting

Our Open Notebook series offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at how our journalists work. In this notebook entry, summer reporting intern Moe Shimizu shares what she’s learned about the ways that care can inform meaningful reporting.
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Saving Lake McCumber: Community members fight to preserve a small dam in Shingletown
A beloved lake is facing an unclear future in Shingletown as PG&E prepares to pull out of the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project, which could include removing the dam that forms McCumber reservoir. A group of local residents that hopes to save the lake will face a multitude of environmental, cultural, financial and regulatory complexities to do so.
Road closures, special events and thousands of tourists: Here’s what to know about Ironman weekend
The Ironman triathlon will be held in Shasta on Aug. 16, and it’s expected to draw thousands of athletes, supporters and staff. Traffic impacts will largely be felt Sunday morning, but community events will be held throughout the weekend.
‘The work I do matters’: California Fish and Wildlife environmental scientists rally for telework and raises
State workers across California have rallied over the past year to protest against Newsom’s mandated RTO, or return to office. A group of environmental scientists based in Redding are part of the fight.
Shasta supervisors censure election official Clint Curtis, citing misconduct against staff
Curtis was formally rebuked by the board for substantiated findings of retaliation against staff, along with verbal abuse and threats of violence. He responded to the censure by sharing new claims against elections staff.
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.
‘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.