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The Sum Up at Sun Up: Friday,‌ Oct.‌ 30
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Good morning. It's Friday! 


Three new stories out today, including an opinion piece from former ROV Cathy Darling Allen.


In news, reporter Mary Beech takes on the complex storyline that is HHSA financial reporting and Madison Holcomb reports on how Curtis will respond to a court case related to flagging possible noncitizen ballots. 


Forging ahead,


Annelise Pierce 

Director, Managing Editor

Shasta Scout

Latest News

Shasta elections chief says he doesn’t plan to set aside ballots of individuals flagged by Trump administration

The U.S. Department of Justice attempted to sue California in an effort to force election officials statewide to set aside roughly 20,000 ballots it claims belong to noncitizens. The attempt failed in court, and Shasta’s Clint Curtis said he’ll obey the court’s ruling.

10/29/2026

Director Christy Coleman agrees to outside consultant as Shasta HHSA’s financial woes persist

After top Health and Human Services Agency staffers asked the board this week for continued financial help in the millions, Supervisors Matt Plummer and Allen Long pushed to bring in a third-party financial consultant. The motion passed unanimously despite verbal challenges from Supervisor Kevin Crye and Board Chair Chris Kelstrom.

10/29/2026

Opinion: I ran Shasta County’s elections for 20 years. I know Trump’s playbook

"To my fellow registrars and election officials across the country: I know what it feels like when the pressure arrives ... Remember, your oath is to the law and to every voter, not to a president, a party or a mob."

10/29/2026

Upcoming Events

Howl-oween with Haven Humane Society

10/30/2026

RABA Spooky Streets Trolley Ride

10/30/2026

7th Annual Halloween Harvest Festival at Redding Certified Farmer’s Market

10/31/2026

Saturday “Farmers Market” River Park

10/31/2026

Birding – Coleman National Fish Hatchery

10/31/2026


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