David Benda
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Redding, CA, United States
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As Shasta picks a county counsel, 3 issues need answers: ARPA money, voting machines, 2nd Amendment
Supervisors are expected to appoint James Ross as county counsel at their March 28 meeting. → Read More
Former Shasta public defender questions whether CEO finalist would uphold California laws
Jeff Gorder's letter outlines concerns and raises questions about potential conflicts of interest. → Read More
Shasta County to close program that helps disabled adults. What's next?
The plan is to close the program June 30, but officials said that date is flexible. → Read More
Vehicles being screened for chains on I-5 north of Redding
Another round of cold, wet weather has brought chain controls to North State highways. → Read More
PG&E outage affects thousands of customers in Anderson
A Pacific Gas & Electric Co. power outage is affecting thousands of customers in south Shasta County. According to the utility’s outage map website, the power went out around 3 p.m. Wednesday in Anderson. PG&E spokesman Paul Moreno said 3,100 customers are affected. “A troubleman is on site patrolling for a cause,” he said. There is no estimated time for restoration. → Read More
Shasta supervisor contacts MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell as county weighs hand-count voting
Tuesday's Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting once again spotlighted how divided the county continues to be. → Read More
Winter blast covers northern Sacramento Valley in snow
The snow reached as far south as the Red Bluff-Corning area in Tehama County, → Read More
UPDATE: Semi into pole knocks out power for Anderson area PG&E customers
The truck snapped the pole's guy wire, which runs at an angle from the ground into the power pole. → Read More
Shasta Supervisors deadlocked on 2nd Amendment resolution, leaving its fate uncertain
Supervisor Kevin Crye abstained, which meant a 2-2 vote. Supervisors will revisit resolution March 14. → Read More
Group demands Shasta supervisors remove 2nd Amendment resolution from agenda
The group also believes Supervisor Patrick Jones, who sponsored the resolution, has a conflict of interest because his family owns a gun store. → Read More
Cold system brings chance of snow in Redding, snowstorm in Mount Shasta later this week
The best chance for snow is early Thursday morning and then Thursday night into Friday morning. → Read More
Skier dies at Mt. Ashland Ski Area
Bystanders and the ski patrol attempted to revive the man, who was found on the Upper Romeo trail. → Read More
Planned power outage for parts of north Redding as PG&E does substation upgrade
The power outage will affect some customers north of Redding and an area east and northeast of the city of Shasta Lake. → Read More
Meet community panel that will interview Shasta County CEO candidates
The interviews will take place Feb. 25-26, and a new CEO could be hired by the end of March. → Read More
Tri Counties works to get communications network back online
The bank says it is working to determine the scope of the problem. → Read More
Businesses wary as enforcement of parking in downtown Redding about to start
Starting Tuesday, it will cost $1 per hour to park in any city-owned lot or metered street space between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. → Read More
The Buzz: New Redding eatery on N. Market St. What's up with From the Hearth in Shasta Lake?
The Kandhola family, who owns the Rodeway Inn, are about to open Slice on North Market Street. → Read More
Shasta 'a county without a health officer' for about a year. Inside the replacement search.
The county was ready to interview the preferred candidate when the individual took a similar job in another state. → Read More
Sheriff: Man leads authorities on chase, swims across Sacramento River before being arrested
The man drove his vehicle through four backyards before he got into the river and swam to Anderson River Park. → Read More
Kutras family endorses updating Redding riverfront plan: What to know as council OKs $1.2M contract
The update to Redding's riverfront specific plan is expected to take up to two years. → Read More