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A group of community members are playing a major role in deciding the Civic Auditorium’s next operator, but the city has decided to not disclose who those individuals are, citing concerns about objectivity and credibility.

The measure, passed by voters in the June primary election, would’ve made significant changes to Shasta’s elections law. Judge Benjamin Hanna quickly ruled against the measure in court today.

CalMatters has joined the lawsuit, which was filed on behalf of the two news agencies by the First Amendment Coalition. It seeks the release of the federal subpoena under California’s public records law.

The decision to appoint John Heath was made by supervisors after a tense conversation that included a split vote. He’s taking the place of Troy Bartolomei who retired in May.

Wendy Laros, who was born and raised in Redding, will start in January. She replaces Todd Jones, who held the position from 2024 until the end of last month.

Today’s executive order commuted the death sentences for over 500 state prisoners, including seven charged in Shasta County. Shasta’s district attorney issued a rebuke to Newsom’s decision this afternoon, calling it an irresponsible political agenda.