Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Shasta County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics
County Counsel contract
Jones Valley water system
Public Works Director appointment
Flock license plate readers
Levine Act / campaign disclosures
Old courthouse demolition
County budget
Sex offender transitional housing
Henderson Ditch flooding
Mobile home park rent stabilization
Red Ribbon Week
Public Records Act request
Boardroom safety and election records
Henderson Ditch
Data center regulation
Fire prevention technology
Fire department funding
Elections office records
County leadership and elections
Retail food fees
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Open time public comment
County Counsel employment agreement
Opportunity Zones 2.0
Equal treatment in records requests
Complaints against officials
Flock camera surveillance
Boardroom projector / video redaction
Woodlands / code enforcement vindication
Preservation of 2024 election records
AB 2700 / utility subrogation; email access claims
Election ballot review allegations
Video redaction / censorship concerns
Election transparency / ballot preservation
Henderson Ditch drainage / local issues
Flock cameras / election video access
Crop report accuracy
Agriculture economic development
Reentry center lease termination
Sheriff's department screening
Mobilehome park rent increases
Medical school / first responders
Boardroom code of conduct / video redaction
County Counsel evaluation / election litigation
Firefighter Appreciation Day
Housing development investment
Corrections campus location
Open time — election office conduct
Censure of Clint Curtis
Opioid settlement funds
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