Year in Review: Our Top 10 Stories of 2021
There are just 12 days left until 2022. If there’s anything we’ve learned, it’s that there’s no predicting what might come next.
It was just six days after the 2021 New Year that a group of insurrectionists raided the US Capitol in an attempt to overturn the election. Then came Delta, the fall of Afghanistan, and a couple of billionaires launching themselves into space.
California saw its own share of special craziness. Remember the time Larry Elder ran for governor and some people thought he might actually win? Who could forget the end of single-family zoning or the parade of anti-vaxxers turning our county meetings into a regular bit on Comedy Central?
As always, the best part of the year here at California County News was getting to experience it all with you. Below are the top ten stories you cared about most.
County News’ Top 10 Stories of 2021
Closure of Lassen County Prison Will Cost 1,080 Jobs
Anti-Vaxxers Lose It at San Diego Board Meeting
California Braces for Pork Shortage
Right-Wing Militia Aims to Take Over Shasta County Government
California Says Goodbye to Single-Family Zoning
Sonoma County DA to Face Recall
San Diego Adopts New Rules to Curb Chaos at Board Meetings
Which County Best Resembles the State’s Overall Demographics?
San Diego Officials Endure Vile, Racist Attacks at Another Unhinged Board Meeting
Here’s what happened when a town turned its vaccine program over to Chick-fil-A
Happy Holidays from the County News team!
