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Less Than Half of Shasta County’s Ballots Have Been Counted. Here’s What We Know Right Now.
A stack of red ballot bags waits on a counter to be opened for processing on November 5. Photo by Annelise Pierce. On Tuesday ...
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The Shasta County Board is Still Discussing a Nearly Three-Year-Old Elections Grant. Here’s What Happened.
A $1.5 million grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life was offered to the Shasta County Elections Office in December ...
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Six-Hour Meeting on Opioid Settlement Funds Results in No Definitive Board Action
Some supervisors are pushing to develop a strategic plan before allocating any funds, while others want to start deploying ...
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Shasta Registrar of Voters Explains How Ballots Affected by “Ink Overspray” Issue Will Be Processed
Elections staff are using a state-approved ballot duplication process to ensure the votes of all Shasta County citizens are counted, Registrar of Voter Tom Toller said. He explained that the process, ...
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As Observers Scrutinize, Shasta County Elections Official Defends Staff
Registrar of Voters Tom Toller reassured the public that his team will facilitate a free and fair election – despite unexpected obstacles. Both elected officials and members of the public have taken ...
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California DOJ Is Monitoring Shasta County Elections After Concerns of “Aggressive” Observers, Elections Official Says
Elections Official Tom Toller said he’s determined to ensure the safety of his staff while granting legal access to election observers. He’s called in state justice officials to help. Registrar of ...
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The Latest COVID Vaccine Works to Combat the FLiRT Strain. Here’s Where to Find it in Shasta County.
Those over 65 and the immunocompromised are advised to receive the updated vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Nevin Kallepalli News in Brief October 30, 2024 The Center for Disease ...
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Meet Dolores Lucero for the Shasta County Board of Education
Business owner Dolores Lucero is running for a four-year term. She says she wants to serve on the SCOE Board in order to equally and fairly uphold parents’ and children’s rights under the Constitution ...
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Air Quality Officials Urge Caution Due to Air Quality Concerns
The Shasta County communities of Bella Vista, Palo Cedro, Montgomery Creek and Burney will experience a greater smoke impact today, the Air Quality District says. First responders work the Shoe Fire ...
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As Tensions Mount in Shasta County, Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Peaceful Protestor Amidst Discussion on Election Funds
A decision by Shasta County Board Chair Kevin Crye to hold a discussion about emails related to election funds two days after a major election, led to chaos. Supervisor Kevin Crye watches Supervisor ...
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Greg Watkins Censured by Fellow City of Shasta Lake Council Members After Sending Campaign Emails to City Staff and Public Officials
Watkins, who’s running for reelection, was censured by a majority of the Council, including two fellow candidates also running for reelection. He admits sending emails to city staff and officials ...
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Shoe Fire Mostly Holding at 4,131 Acres but Gusty Winds Ahead Threaten Fire Growth
A map provided by the United States Forest Service showing the Shoe Fire’s approximate distance from local communities. Newest update posted at 4:15 pm October 17. See resources below for latest ...