Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Shasta County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics in public safety
Sex offender transitional housing
Flock license plate readers
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Boardroom safety and election records
Public Records Act request
Red Ribbon Week
Fire prevention technology
Fire department funding
Elections office records
County leadership and elections
Open time public comment
Video redaction / censorship concerns
Boardroom projector / video redaction
Woodlands / code enforcement vindication
Preservation of 2024 election records
Boardroom code of conduct / video redaction
Equal treatment in records requests
Sheriff's department screening
Flock camera surveillance
Election ballot review allegations
County Counsel evaluation / election litigation
Reentry center lease termination
Flock cameras / election video access
Complaints against officials
Election transparency / ballot preservation
Firefighter Appreciation Day
Corrections campus location
AB 1821 letter
Email retention policy
Closed session announcement
Election certification
Closed session matters
Public comment
AI resolution and public comment rules
SB 707 public comment rules
Closed session / litigation comment
CSAC presentation
Open time (reopened)
UC Davis branch campus / general public comment
ICE forum and open time
Mobile Probation Van presentation
Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation
Pathways to Leadership Campus Expansion
Jane Doe v. County of Shasta litigation
Open time / SB 707 public comment
Public Health Officer update / Closed session
Public Health Officer update
C.O.R.E. / open time / strategic plan
Veteran homelessness / open time / medical school
Open time / medical school
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Shasta County from local and regional media.
Newsom’s death sentence commutation impacts 7 people charged in Shasta County
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.
Nov 6, 2026Redding City Council race still too close to call after new vote totals
A small lead has widened between Mark Mezzano, who’s in third place, and Christina Properi, who’s in fourth. But the difference in votes is still minimal compared to the number of ballots left to count.
Nov 6, 2026‘Who cares? It’s my last election anyway’: Shasta ROV responds to election mistakes
Missing poll workers, overflowing drop boxes and delayed tabulation were just a few of the issues during Shasta’s Nov. 3, 2026 election. It’s the third to be run by appointed official Clint Curtis, who promised quick results, full transparency and a ...
Nov 5, 2026Live election results for key Shasta County races
Live election results for key Shasta County races Record Searchlight
Nov 4, 2026Shasta is the only California county still struggling to finish counting precinct ballots
Delays in the vote count started shortly after the polls closed. Shasta County Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis blamed the first of extended delays in ballot tabulation on short staffing. A mistake in how votes were tagged in the computer system over...
Nov 4, 2026Two hours after polls have closed, Shasta County continues to await first results
Elections official Clint Curtis says inadequate staffing is what caused him to fall several hours behind. He’s predicting that he’ll have preliminary results around 10:30 p.m.
Nov 4, 2026Gorman issues clarification on campaign payment that could violate California law
A payment from Authur Gorman to his wife, Katie Gorman, may violate the Fair Political Practices Act. The law bars candidates from using campaign funds to compensate spouses or domestic partners for services. A clarification was uploaded to Gorman's ...
Nov 3, 2026Wenham, Audette and Prosperi lead significantly in campaign donations for Redding council
The three candidates’ earnings make up nearly 90% of the total funds raised in the race.
Nov 3, 2026Shasta County voter guide 2026: Key races, statewide propositions
Shasta County voter guide 2026: Key races, statewide propositions Record Searchlight
Nov 2, 2026Three Rabid Bats Found in Shasta County This Year; Practice Safety to Avoid Rabies
Three bats found in Shasta County have tested positive for rabies so far in 2026, prompting the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) to remind residents to vaccinate pets and share tips for staying safe when encountering bats.… Conti...
Nov 2, 2026What to Know About Shasta County Ballot Measures E, F, and C
Measure E would prevent the county from using eminent domain to transfer property from one private owner to another, while Measure F would give the Board of Supervisors another way to fill vacancies when elected officials leave their positions early....
Oct 31, 2026Just in time for Halloween and the holidays, REU brings one of Redding’s oldest streets into 21st century
When I bought my 1938 house in 2017, I’d fallen in love with my house by day, never thinking to look up and search for street lights. Had I looked, I would have noticed the absence of street lights. Inexplicably… Continue Reading →
Oct 23, 2026