Redding City Council member Tenessa Audette says the City's finances aren’t what they seem. In a 154-page report, she alleges overstated revenues, shrinking reserves, and federal relief funds used to hide structural gaps. City officials say the budget is sound. Audette says the numbers tell a different story. Now, with Measure A (the proposed one-cent sales tax) on the ballot this November 4, the debate has become a question of trust.

In this episode of The North State Breakdown, we take a closer look at a growing secessionist movement called New California and its increasing influence in Shasta County. We explore how fringe political ideas are gaining traction through public contracts, coordinated messaging, and claims of government failure.

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will appoint the next Registrar of Voters tomorrow, April 30th, 2025. In this episode, we examine the five candidates under consideration and explore the controversial dynamics surrounding the selection process. With public trust in local elections at stake, we take a closer look at what this decision means for Shasta County moving forward.

Over 1,000 people showed up in Redding for the Hands Off protest, and in this episode, I break down what that growing turnout means for Shas

This episode is a follow-up to Episode 34 and continues our coverage of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors' special meetings on the just

This week we analyze the March 1 protests at Whiskeytown Lake and across the country in response to federal budget cuts. We discuss the econ

In this episode of The North State Breakdown, we cover the Shasta County Board of Supervisors special meeting on February 27, 2025. The disc

In this episode of The North State Breakdown, we analyze the fight for fair wages and better working conditions for IHSS workers in Shasta C

Shasta County saw one of its largest protests as a little over 400 people gathered to push back against Trump’s executive orders,...

In this episode of North State Breakdown, we examine the resurgence of chemtrail conspiracy theories in Shasta County, sparked by Supervisor

In this episode of North State Breakdown, we examine the controversial claims of voter fraud by a former Redding landlord, Charles...

The North State Breakdown looks underneath the hood of District 3 candidate Corkey Harmon’s campaign. From Harmon's ties to far-right figure

This week we cover district one supervisor Kevin Crye’s opposition to funding the SCOE Community Connect Program, and the Shasta County...

Description: The North State Breakdown attended the "Election's Task Force" a so-called citizens election group and made some interesting...

This week the North State Breakdown analyzes the Ellis Report regarding the controversial handling of a letter from the Attorney General by

The Breakdown investigates the August 13th Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting, where Board Chair Kevin Crye's decision to limit...

The Breakdown investigates Kevin Crye's campaign finances, as well as other aspects of his campaign activities.

This week the Breakdown covers the numerous criminal records of District 2 Candidate Dale Ball, which reach back to 1990.

In this episode The Breakdown covers District 5 Supervisor Les Baugh's duplicitous behavior starting from January 2021 to present day.

This week the Breakdown covers news events from the past month, Including the certification of Recall Shasta's signatures, Carlos...