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Fast Fact: Shasta County Personnel Director Monica Fugitt's Conflict of Interest in Ewing's Hiring
Transcript: Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. On today's episode of our Fast Facts series, let's discuss the...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 19, 20243 min read


Fast Facts: Power Play - Kevin Crye's Intimidation Tactics Exposed
Transcript: Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. Today will be the first installment of our new series, Fast Facts...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 17, 20243 min read


North State Breakdown 10-15-2024 Agenda Preview
In this episode of North State Breakdown, we discuss the upcoming Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting on October 15, 2024. Key...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 14, 20246 min read


North State Breakdown - Quick Update 10-6-2024
The Breakdown discusses the canceled board meeting that was to take place on 10/8/2024 and how Kevin Crye is holding an unauthorized...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 6, 20242 min read


Episode 28 - Ninja Politics: Crye’s SCOE Funding Fight and Voter Rights Showdown
This week we cover district one supervisor Kevin Crye’s opposition to funding the SCOE Community Connect Program, and the Shasta County...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 1, 20246 min read


Agenda Preview Edition for Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting on October 1, 2024
Transcript: Welcome to the North State Breakdown Agenda Preview Edition with Benjamin Nowain. Let's take a look at what's coming up in...
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 29, 20245 min read


North State Breakdown - Agenda Preview for September 24, 2024
In this episode of North State Breakdown, we cover the agenda for the upcoming Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting on September...
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 22, 20247 min read


Transcript - Full Board of Supervisors meeting 9-10-2024
Full Transcript of the Board of Supervisors meeting from 9-10-2024
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Episode 27 - Election Controversy and Conflict of Interest Appointment
Description: The North State Breakdown attended the "Election's Task Force" a so-called citizens election group and made some interesting...
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 17, 20247 min read


North State Breakdown - Agenda Preview for September 10, 2024
Today we will break down the Shasta County Board of Supervisors' agenda for the meeting on 9/10/2024. Topics include the appointment of...
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 9, 20248 min read


Episode 26 - Controlling the Narrative
This week the North State Breakdown analyzes the Ellis Report regarding the controversial handling of a letter from the Attorney General by
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 28, 20247 min read


Transcript - Full Board of Supervisor meeting 8-27-2024
This post contains a transcription of a video or audio recording. Please note that while we strive for accuracy, the transcription may...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 27, 202495 min read


North State Breakdown - August 27, 2024 Board of Supervisor Agenda Preview
Description: This week we are breaking down the Shasta County Board of Supervisors agenda ahead of their meeting on Tuesday, 8-27-2024....
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 24, 20244 min read


Episode 25 - Manufactured Outrage
The Breakdown investigates the August 13th Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting, where Board Chair Kevin Crye's decision to limit...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 19, 20244 min read


Episode 14 - Kevin Crye's Campaign
The Breakdown investigates Kevin Crye's campaign finances, as well as other aspects of his campaign activities.
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 13 - District 2 Candidate Dale Ball's Criminal Records
This week the Breakdown covers the numerous criminal records of District 2 Candidate Dale Ball, which reach back to 1990.
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 12 - Supervisor Les Baugh's Board Room Manipulation
In this episode The Breakdown covers District 5 Supervisor Les Baugh's duplicitous behavior starting from January 2021 to present day.
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 11 October 2021 - School Walkouts
This week the Breakdown covers news events from the past month, Including the certification of Recall Shasta's signatures, Carlos...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Week of August 23rd through September 19th - FDA Approval
This week the Breakdown covers news events from the past month, including a 50k donation to Recall Shasta by Reverge Anselmo, Letters...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Week of August 9th and 16th - Episode 9 Unauthorized Board Meeting
Week of August 9th and 16th - Episode 9 Unauthorized Board Meeting
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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