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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.

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.

Our Open Notebook series offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at how our journalists work. In this notebook entry, reporter Maya Nelson reflects on what it means to build relationships with sources and the public, and how those relationships play an integral role in shaping stories.

The county’s rate of neonatal abstinence syndrome is among the highest in California, and the challenges begin long before affected babies are born. Gaps in care, along with fears and stigma, can make it difficult for pregnant people with a substance use disorder to get help — but the county’s millions in opioid settlement funds could make a difference.

The announcement was made after Shasta Scout reported on the suspended visitations earlier this month. Visitations have been paused since last September, reportedly due to construction.

After a superintendent transition in 2025 some staff at one of Shasta County’s smallest school districts say they experienced a challenging last school year and are disappointed in a board that didn’t hear their concerns.