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Shasta certifies Congressional District 1 Special Primary Election, though other primary results still await certification
Sixty-seven percent of Shasta voters cast their ballots for California Assemblyman James Gallagher. Shasta’s election office has certified the vote for the special congressional election. The rest of the races on the June 2 ballot are not yet certified.
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Breaking: California sues Shasta County over Measure B
The ballot initiative, which has just been approved by voters, set out to impose voter ID and eliminate mail-in voting — among other changes to local election procedures, which appear to contradict California law. The state had previously warned it was prepared to act if Shasta County attempted to circumvent state authority over elections. Today it did.
Linden Fire prompts evacuations in downtown Redding
A three-acre fire that started in Redding’s Mercy Canyon just before 1 p.m. has already prompted evacuations.
Shasta’s 1% manual tally rolls forward despite small hurdles
Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis is using the same method he chose last November — randomly selecting precincts via ping-pong balls — to conduct the tally. It’s a hand count of a statistically significant sample of votes that’s used statewide to confirm machine counts.
Shortage in HHSA social services fund dominates day 2 of Shasta budget discussions
The Health and Human Services Agency is facing serious financial shortages in its social services fund. Discussions during the agency’s budget proposal indicated that the county may be leaning towards extreme measures to cut costs.
Outgoing ROV Curtis wants a new building and in-house printing. His likely successor says Shasta should budget for Measure B
Unofficial results show Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis will not continue to maintain his seat. During a presentation to supervisors this week, he asked for almost a million more than his last budget, describing plans to lease a new office space and conduct in-house printing. Former Assistant ROV Joanna Francescut, who’s poised to take his seat, has other priorities.
As Shasta voters approve Measure B, California’s lead attorney says he’s ready to act
Measure B establishes multiple changes to local election procedures that contradict state law. As ballot counting nears its end, proponents are celebrating. The state says it’s ready to push back.