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The Sum Up at Sun Up: Tuesday,‌ July 28
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Good morning. It's Tuesday! 

A great story by reporter Maya Nelson today focused on Shasta's use of Flock Safety cameras. The reporting began with reach outs from several community members who expressed their concerns about Shasta's automated license plate reader system. Later, we discovered that some local officials share similar concerns. We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments, or by email.


Forging ahead,


Annelise Pierce

Director, Managing Editor

Shasta Scout

Latest News

Across the state, communities are taking down Flock Safety cameras. Could Shasta be next?

Just months after the sheriff's office expanded the county’s network of ALPR cameras, two local elected officials are calling for them to be removed. The change of heart comes amid growing statewide scrutiny of the company’s data-sharing practices and local community concern over privacy and surveillance.

07/27/2026

Shasta Public Health to “scale back” on services after $2 million in new budget cuts 

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency has cut another $2 million from its Public Health budget since June. The cuts come partly in response to federal funding changes, and will reduce both staffing and services.

07/24/2026

Arch Collaborative pivots to help lead new California-funded regional behavioral health initiative

The local nonprofit has just secured a $5 million state grant in collaboration with Rural County Representatives of California to pilot a model inter-county program in hopes of improving behavioral health services across the region.

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NorCal OUTReach Youth Group

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Redding Certified Farmer’s Market

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Saturday “Farmers Market” River Park

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10th Annual Shasta County DCSS Backpack & School Supply Drive

08/01/2026

BIG Book Sale (Friends of the Libraries)

08/01/2026


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