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Gallagher, who’s in his second term on the Anderson City Council, joins former Supervisor Tim Garman and current Supervisor Chris Kelstrom in a race for the seat. The three will face off during the primary in June.
Race for Shasta's District 5 gets crowded as Anderson council member Mike Gallagher announces candidacy – Shasta Scout
Gallagher, who’s in his second term on the Anderson City Council, joins former Supervisor Tim Garman and current Supervisor Chris Kelstrom in a race for the seat. The three will face off during the pr...
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January 30, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Gallagher, who’s in his second term on the Anderson City Council, joins former Supervisor Tim Garman and current Supervisor Chris Kelstrom in a race for the seat. The three will face off during the primary in June.
Second Amendment supporters in Shasta County, including some with connections to a local militia, weighed in on topics including the right to carry at protests and the federal government’s current approach to immigration enforcement.
Killing of armed Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti ignites 2A debate in conservative Shasta County – Shasta Scout
Second Amendment supporters in Shasta County including some with connections to a local militia, weighed in on topics including the right to carry at protests and the federal government’s current appr...
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January 30, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Second Amendment supporters in Shasta County, including some with connections to a local militia, weighed in on topics including the right to carry at protests and the federal government’s current approach to immigration enforcement.
Jenny O’Connell-Nowain was recently convicted for meeting disruption after a peaceful protest at the county boardroom. Today, a visiting Shasta County judge sentenced her to three months in jail. She’s already been released on house arrest, with an ankle monitor.
Activist sentenced to three months for disrupting Shasta County board meeting, released with ankle monitor – Shasta Scout
Jenny O’Connell-Nowain was recently convicted for meeting disruption after a peaceful protest at the county boardroom. Today, a visiting Shasta County judge sentenced her to three months in jail. She'...
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January 29, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Jenny O’Connell-Nowain was recently convicted for meeting disruption after a peaceful protest at the county boardroom. Today, a visiting Shasta County judge sentenced her to three months in jail. She’s already been released on house arrest, with an ankle monitor.
An annual count of Shasta’s homeless helps ensure funding to support those with shelter needs. Volunteers out in the community today hope to gain insight into how much local responses to homelessness are helping.
Shasta is counting the homeless today, along with other communities across the state – Shasta Scout
An annual count of Shasta’s homeless helps ensure funding to support those with shelter needs. Volunteers out in the community today hope to gain insight into how much local responses to homelessness ...
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January 28, 2026 at 4:26 AM
An annual count of Shasta’s homeless helps ensure funding to support those with shelter needs. Volunteers out in the community today hope to gain insight into how much local responses to homelessness are helping.
The protest was organized by a group called Redding Resistance. About 450 showed up to hold signs, listen to speeches and sing as they called for an end to ICE action in Minnesota and across the United States. Speakers included conservative candidate for Shasta supervisor, Tim Garman.
Anti-ICE protest in response to killing of Alex Pretti draws hundreds in Redding – Shasta Scout
The protest was organized by a group called Redding Resistance. Hundreds showed up to hold signs, listen to speeches and sing as they called for an end to ICE action in Minnesota and across the United...
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January 27, 2026 at 5:38 PM
The protest was organized by a group called Redding Resistance. About 450 showed up to hold signs, listen to speeches and sing as they called for an end to ICE action in Minnesota and across the United States. Speakers included conservative candidate for Shasta supervisor, Tim Garman.
In a statement this week, Bethel senior leaders Bill Johnson and Kris Vallotton acknowledged they didn’t do enough when one or more alleged victims confided in them.
Bethel apologizes for failing to take appropriate action after alleged sexual misconduct by Christian ministry leader Shawn Bolz – Shasta Scout
In a statement this week, Bethel senior leaders Bill Johnson and Kris Vallotton acknowledged they didn’t do enough when one or more alleged victims confided in them.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:28 AM
In a statement this week, Bethel senior leaders Bill Johnson and Kris Vallotton acknowledged they didn’t do enough when one or more alleged victims confided in them.
Anderson Councilmember Darin Hale has made claims on social media that IASCO Flight Training is a security risk to America due to its training of Chinese students. The school said such unfounded claims, made amid national tension over immigration enforcement, put its students at risk.
Local flight school denies espionage claims by Anderson City Council member, saying his statements undermine community safety – Shasta Scout
Anderson Councilmember Darin Hale has made claims on social media that IASCO Flight Training — a Redding-based flight school that also trains international students — is a security risk to America due...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Anderson Councilmember Darin Hale has made claims on social media that IASCO Flight Training is a security risk to America due to its training of Chinese students. The school said such unfounded claims, made amid national tension over immigration enforcement, put its students at risk.
A state commission’s proposal to remove Wintu and other federally non-recognized tribes from a consultation contact list would leave cultural sites vulnerable to destruction, tribal members say, and represents a form of unconstitutional discrimination.
Wintu people say proposed reforms to a state list of tribes is erasure, threatens their homelands – Shasta Scout
A state commission’s proposal to remove Wintu and other federally non-recognized tribes from a consultation contact list would leave cultural sites vulnerable to destruction, tribal members say, and r...
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January 24, 2026 at 1:17 AM
A state commission’s proposal to remove Wintu and other federally non-recognized tribes from a consultation contact list would leave cultural sites vulnerable to destruction, tribal members say, and represents a form of unconstitutional discrimination.
The council’s decision followed a tense discussion on financial spending. The item will be brought back into discussion on Feb. 17. An Ironman official says he’s not concerned about the delay.
Decision on city financing for the Ironman competition tabled by Redding City Council – Shasta Scout
The council’s decision followed a tense discussion on financial spending. The item will be brought back into discussion on Feb. 17. An Ironman official says he’s not concerned about the delay.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:05 AM
The council’s decision followed a tense discussion on financial spending. The item will be brought back into discussion on Feb. 17. An Ironman official says he’s not concerned about the delay.
A press release from the California Highway Patrol alleges that Michael Kamfort was operating an illegal grow when he was arrested on weapons charges, including manufacturing a “ghost gun,” on Tuesday in Anderson.
Shasta man had illicit marijuana grow and underground bunker in addition to illegal weapons, CHP says – Shasta Scout
A press release from the California Highway Patrol alleges that Michael Kamfort was operating an illegal grow when he was arrested on weapons charges, including manufacturing a “ghost gun,” on Tuesday...
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January 22, 2026 at 11:04 PM
A press release from the California Highway Patrol alleges that Michael Kamfort was operating an illegal grow when he was arrested on weapons charges, including manufacturing a “ghost gun,” on Tuesday in Anderson.
Community member Michael Kamfolt is facing charges including alleged illegal possession of a machine gun. Crye released a video yesterday referring to him as a friend and saying he had no prior knowledge of the circumstances related to the arrest.
Supervisor Kevin Crye responds after arrest of Shasta man on felony gun charges – Shasta Scout
Community member Michael Kamfolt is facing charges including alleged illegal possession of a machine gun. Crye released a video yesterday referring to him as a friend and saying he had no prior knowle...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Community member Michael Kamfolt is facing charges including alleged illegal possession of a machine gun. Crye released a video yesterday referring to him as a friend and saying he had no prior knowledge of the circumstances related to the arrest.
The council was divided over whether to hear from the city’s finance director on recent revenue numbers. Council members Tenessa Audette and Erin Resner pushed to learn more right away while the majority of the council voted to delay the topic to another time.
Redding City Council puts revenue discussion on hold – Shasta Scout
The council was divided over whether to hear from the city’s finance director on recent revenue numbers. Council members Tenessa Audette and Erin Resner pushed to learn more right away while the major...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The council was divided over whether to hear from the city’s finance director on recent revenue numbers. Council members Tenessa Audette and Erin Resner pushed to learn more right away while the majority of the council voted to delay the topic to another time.
Board Chair Chris Kelstrom led an unusually collaborative meeting.
Shasta supervisors discuss youth substance use prevention, strategic planning and possible new medical school – Shasta Scout
Board Chair Chris Kelstrom led an unusually collaborative meeting.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Board Chair Chris Kelstrom led an unusually collaborative meeting.
We're excited to be a host newsroom for the Institute of Nonprofit News/Scripps Howard summer journalism internship again this year! These are PAID reporting positions open to undergrads and those graduating this spring. Applications close Jan.31!
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January 17, 2026 at 6:54 PM
We're excited to be a host newsroom for the Institute of Nonprofit News/Scripps Howard summer journalism internship again this year! These are PAID reporting positions open to undergrads and those graduating this spring. Applications close Jan.31!
The special general election to fill the remainder of late Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s term has been set for Aug. 4.
Newsom sets date for congressional District 1 special election – Shasta Scout
The special general election to fill the remainder of late Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s term has been set for Aug. 4.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:42 AM
The special general election to fill the remainder of late Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s term has been set for Aug. 4.
Shasta’s ROV pitched his process for counting ballots while alleging that past election officials, which would include his political opponent in the upcoming midterm, were engaged in fraud.
On county time, Shasta election official Clint Curtis uses tour for state candidates to smear his predecessors – Shasta Scout
Shasta’s ROV pitched his process for counting ballots while alleging that past election officials, which would include his political opponent in the upcoming midterm, were engaged in fraud.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Shasta’s ROV pitched his process for counting ballots while alleging that past election officials, which would include his political opponent in the upcoming midterm, were engaged in fraud.
The service for the late congressman will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24 in Chico.
Memorial service scheduled for Congressman Doug LaMalfa – Shasta Scout
The service for the late congressman will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24 in Chico.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:52 AM
The service for the late congressman will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24 in Chico.
Plans for a correctional facility that the county hopes to build on city-owned land have sparked outrage among nearby residents.
At tense Redding Planning Commission meeting, neighbors near proposed county correctional facility push back – Shasta Scout
Plans for a correctional facility that the county hopes to build on city-owned land have sparked outrage among nearby residents. At a Redding Planning Commission meeting yesterday members of the publi...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Plans for a correctional facility that the county hopes to build on city-owned land have sparked outrage among nearby residents.
Curtis announced on radio station KQMS that he took the exam, also known as a lie detector test, to prove to the public that he didn’t tamper with the last election. Research shows such tests are unreliable.
Shasta’s election official Clint Curtis says he took a polygraph exam following last November’s special election. Here’s what we know – Shasta Scout
Curtis announced on radio station KQMS that he took the exam, also known as a lie detector test, to prove to the public that he didn’t tamper with the last election. Research shows such tests are unre...
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January 15, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Curtis announced on radio station KQMS that he took the exam, also known as a lie detector test, to prove to the public that he didn’t tamper with the last election. Research shows such tests are unreliable.
The assemblyman was speculated to be a frontrunner for the late congressman’s seat. He’s running with the support of the late Congressman’s wife.
California lawmaker James Gallagher announces run for Doug LaMalfa’s seat in Congress – Shasta Scout
The assemblyman was speculated to be a frontrunner for the late congressman’s seat. He’s running with the support of the late Congressman’s wife.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:53 PM
The assemblyman was speculated to be a frontrunner for the late congressman’s seat. He’s running with the support of the late Congressman’s wife.
O’Connell-Nowain was convicted by a Shasta County jury about a month ago. Today, a county prosecutor recommended that she be placed on informal probation which would require her to agree to follow county meeting policies, something she was not willing to do.
Activist Jenny O'Connell-Nowain says she'll accept jail time for disrupting a public meeting – Shasta Scout
O’Connell-Nowain was convicted by a Shasta County jury about a month ago. Today, a county prosecutor recommended that she be placed on informal probation which would require her to agree to follow cou...
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January 14, 2026 at 7:23 PM
O’Connell-Nowain was convicted by a Shasta County jury about a month ago. Today, a county prosecutor recommended that she be placed on informal probation which would require her to agree to follow county meeting policies, something she was not willing to do.
The Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board is a state-mandated group that provides advisory oversight of county mental health programs. During an informal meeting yesterday, county staff strategized about how they feel the board should function.
Shasta HHSA Director calls for fewer meetings of a mental health board tasked with overseeing some of her work – Shasta Scout
The Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board is a state-mandated group that provides advisory oversight of county mental health programs. During an informal meeting yesterday, county staff strate...
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January 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM
The Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board is a state-mandated group that provides advisory oversight of county mental health programs. During an informal meeting yesterday, county staff strategized about how they feel the board should function.
A locally-set deadline to report flood damage in Shasta County has passed. The sheriff’s office is reporting that information to state officials who will determine if Shasta will receive assistance, what kind and how much.
Financial assistance for Shasta flood victims remains uncertain – Shasta Scout
A locally-set deadline has passed to report flood damage in Shasta County. The sheriff’s office is reporting that information to state officials who will determine if Shasta will receive assistance, w...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:11 AM
A locally-set deadline to report flood damage in Shasta County has passed. The sheriff’s office is reporting that information to state officials who will determine if Shasta will receive assistance, what kind and how much.
GOP sources in the North State say Assembly member James Gallagher could be well positioned to fill LaMalfa’s vacancy. Gallagher’s office did not answer questions about whether he’s considering running for the seat.
Speculation swirls about who will pick up LaMalfa’s mantle in Congress – Shasta Scout
GOP sources in the North State say Assembly member James Gallagher could be well positioned to fill LaMalfa’s vacancy. Gallagher’s office did not answer questions about whether he's considering runnin...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
GOP sources in the North State say Assembly member James Gallagher could be well positioned to fill LaMalfa’s vacancy. Gallagher’s office did not answer questions about whether he’s considering running for the seat.
The county board voted unanimously not to act on requests included in Curtis’ presentation.
Shasta election official Clint Curtis uses board presentation to praise his own leadership, critique predecessors – Shasta Scout
The county board voted unanimously not to act on requests included in Curtis' presentation.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The county board voted unanimously not to act on requests included in Curtis’ presentation.