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12 articlesRecent coverage of Shasta County from local and regional media.
Live 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, 2026Outgoing Shasta County Board of Education Trustee sounds the alarm about ‘critical’ upcoming election
Shasta County, this post is for you. I am quiet by nature and prefer to avoid confrontation. And yet … I find myself in a moment when it is important to speak up. I am in my 12th and final year of service on the Shasta County Board of Education. C...
Oct 16, 2026California county’s election drama worsens as official locks up contested ballots
California county’s election drama worsens as official locks up contested ballots Los Angeles Times
Aug 26, 2026Shasta County conserves first client for severe substance use under SB 43
Shasta County conserves first client for severe substance use under SB 43 Shasta Scout
Jul 23, 2026