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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

With votes finally tallied, Shasta County's hard-right coalition learns its fate

Supervisor Kevin Crye narrowly survived a recall by just 50 votes, following criticisms of voting machines and alignment with Mike Lindell.
Shasta County has become a symbol of ultraconservative governance, fueled by election denialism and defiance of state laws. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US politics

A Northern California county ditched its Dominion vote counting machines. Now a supporter faces a recall election

Voters in Shasta County lack confidence in the election system despite conservative victories.
The county board in Shasta County opted to count ballots by hand, causing concerns. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

With votes finally tallied, Shasta County's hard-right coalition learns its fate

Supervisor Kevin Crye narrowly survived a recall by just 50 votes, following criticisms of voting machines and alignment with Mike Lindell.
Shasta County has become a symbol of ultraconservative governance, fueled by election denialism and defiance of state laws. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US politics

A Northern California county ditched its Dominion vote counting machines. Now a supporter faces a recall election

Voters in Shasta County lack confidence in the election system despite conservative victories.
The county board in Shasta County opted to count ballots by hand, causing concerns. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
US politics

One far-right leader ousted. Another barely hangs on. Is Shasta rejecting MAGA politics?

Jones lost in election signaling a shift away from the hard-right governance in Shasta County.
Moderate candidate leading in the race to fill an open board seat in western Shasta County. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Defying California law, Shasta County supervisors vote to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors in California voted to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings, defying state gun laws that ban guns in sensitive places.
The board considers the state gun law unconstitutional and believes it infringes upon the people's right to bear arms. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
6 months ago
California

Northern California man missing; authorities issue Silver Alert for 80-year-old

A Silver Alert has been issued for an 80-year-old man named Monte Satran who went missing in Shasta County, California.
Motorists in four counties are urged to be on the lookout for Satran and his vehicle. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
US politics

The California county where far-right officials tried to upend voting

Shasta county in California attracted national attention due to its far-right politics and controversial election practices.
The county attempted to use a hand-count system for the special election, despite state legislation prohibiting manual tallies.
The tensions and confusion surrounding the election raised concerns about political unrest. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 days ago
Los Angeles

Lawn mower to blame for California fire. Bay Area man accused of sparking Shasta County blaze

A man sparked a wildfire in Shasta County using a lawnmower in red flag conditions, leading to his arrest and accusations of causing the blaze. [ more ]
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