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American Patriot Series – Haym Salomon – The Financier Who Helped Buy American Independence
When Washington was unable to pay troops he said, "Send for Haym Salomon" In the closing months of the Revolutionary War, George Washington faced a crisis more dangerous than any British army. His troops were unpaid, hungry, and edging toward mutiny. The Continental Congress had no money. Robert Morris, the Superintendent of Finance, had none either. Washington’s reply was sharp and immediate: “Send for Haym Salomon.” That summons brought forward one of the most consequential
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Examine the Ballots - Stolen Elections in Shasta County?
Protest and press conference. Shasta County citizens demand that the 'Sheriff and Feds investigate election irregularities in shasta county.
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Second Amendment Fundraiser 1
Recently, there was a fundraiser event in Redding, California. Plaintiff Mark Baird sits at the heart of the groundbreaking
Supreme Court gun rights lawsuit.
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Flock cameras are making mistakes
There has been a spate of national news articles documenting Flock camera errors that have resulted in the arrest of innocent drivers.
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Shasta Unfiltered - Interview at the Ironman 70.3 competiton.
Our reporter Jerry Sanchez interviewed Luis Andarcia at the Ironman 70.3 triathlon. Luis is a high performance athletics trainer originally from Venezuela.
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Shasta County Supervisors Hear CORE Prevention Update, Veteran Homelessness Progress, and Major Federal Funding Impacts
REDDING — The Shasta County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, received first-year updates on youth substance-use prevention programs, reviewed progress on reducing veteran homelessness, and examined the projected fiscal and operational impacts of federal legislation known as HR 1 on county social services. The meeting ran long, approximately 5 hours, as many other issues were addressed, including a new ADU (Additional Dwelling Unit) ordinance, public hearings
Elisa Ballard
9 minutes ago8 min read
Positive Changes at the White House and Across America
Photo Credit: whitehouse.gov In remarks on August 19, 2026, while touring White House grounds, and in subsequent appearances including a press gaggle at Joint Base Andrews on August 21 and a Rose Garden event on August 24, President Donald Trump detailed renovations to the executive mansion and broader policy achievements he described as restoring excellence and strength. Trump said the White House, built in 1792, had seen little exterior or interior work for generations. Flo
Kari Chilson
12 hours ago3 min read
Press Event Outside Sheriff’s Office Demanding Investigation into Alleged Election Irregularities
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — On August 25, 2026, a group of residents concerned about election integrity gathered with signs and flags in front of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office for a citizens-led press event. They urged Sheriff Michael L. Johnson to investigate specific allegations of election fraud and related crimes at the Registrar of Voters (ROV) office. The citizens focused on several concrete claims they said require immediate local investigation: Fraudulent or illegiti
Kari Chilson
12 hours ago4 min read
Supreme Court Clears Path for Trump Mail Ballot Order — But Key Barriers Remain Before November
In a significant development for election integrity efforts, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday lifted a major lower-court block on President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at strengthening safeguards around mail-in ballots. The 6-3 decision represents a clear positive step forward for the administration’s push to ensure only eligible citizens receive and cast federal ballots ahead of the November midterms.
Rex Ballard
1 day ago3 min read
Rogue Credit Union Enjoys Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
On a pleasantly warm and sunny Friday morning, 8-21-2026 to be exact, several dozen members of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce gathered at 1380 Hilltop Drive to cut a ribbon and officially welcome the Rogue Credit Union as a new member. Rogue Credit Union Senior Vice President of Operations and Strategic Initiatives, Caroline Redmann, delivered welcoming remarks, explaining that Rogue Credit Union, based in Medford, Oregon, has completed a merger with Members 1st Cred
Jerry Sanchez, Sr.
2 days ago1 min read
Video Evidence Emerges Backing ROV Curtis’s Claims of Election Interference
Are County Management and Labor Unions Covering Up Potential Crimes by Employees in the Elections Office? Shasta County Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis has released video evidence he says shows entrenched Elections Office employees bypassing security protocols to enter secure rooms without logging their presence—actions he calls a form of break-in and potential interference in election processes. Curtis presented the footage during an August 19 appearance on Catherine Engelb
Elisa Ballard
3 days ago7 min read
Becerra’s Debate Calculus
Steve Hilton challenges Xavier Becerra to debate - Credit: latimes.com Steve Hilton wasted little time in making political ads highlighting Xavier Becerra's reluctance to hold a debate ahead of the upcoming November election. Now, it's reported that Xavier Becerra has indicated he will debate Steve Hilton more than once before the November 3 election. For weeks, the Republican challenger accepted every major media invitation and publicly pressed the Democratic frontrunner to
Rex Ballard
3 days ago5 min read
Second Amendment Supporters Gather in Anderson for Baird Open-Carry Fundraiser
Supporters of Second Amendment rights packed the Anderson VFW Hall on Friday evening, August 21, 2026, for a fundraising dinner and live auction supporting The Legal Fund to Restore 2nd Amendment Rights & Open Carry in California. The event focused on Mark Baird’s legal challenge to the state’s ban on openly carrying loaded firearms, with Baird delivering a clear message at the heart of his case: government was created by the people to protect their liberty—not the other way
Kari Chilson
4 days ago3 min read
SNAP Enrollment Drops More Than 13% as Able-Bodied Adults Face Accountability
SNAP Logo - Credit usda.gov Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, known as CalFresh in California) has fallen sharply, declining more than 13% in a single year. Preliminary USDA data shows participation dropping from 42.2 million people in May 2025 to 36.6 million in May 2026. This follows the implementation of expanded work requirements and other reforms in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (also called H.R. 1 or the “big beautiful bil
Rex Ballard
5 days ago3 min read
American Patriot Series – Haym Salomon – The Financier Who Helped Buy American Independence
When Washington was unable to pay troops he said, "Send for Haym Salomon" In the closing months of the Revolutionary War, George Washington faced a crisis more dangerous than any British army. His troops were unpaid, hungry, and edging toward mutiny. The Continental Congress had no money. Robert Morris, the Superintendent of Finance, had none either. Washington’s reply was sharp and immediate: “Send for Haym Salomon.” That summons brought forward one of the most consequential
Rex Ballard
5 days ago3 min read
Redding's Budget Crisis - Learn More on Monday Night
Councilmember Tenessa Audette Mountain Top Media is inviting the public to hear about the budget challenges facing the City of Redding. Councilmember Tenessa Audette spent months last year reviewing budget reports, staff documents, and audits. During city council meetings, then-Mayor Jack Munns repeatedly interrupted her and limited her ability to question staff about how budget figures were derived. Under subsequent Mayor Mike Littau, she was also not permitted to fully pres
Elisa Ballard
5 days ago2 min read
Redding City Council Approves Updated Master Fee Schedule, Hears Pump Station Progress, and Receives Positive Feedback on Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Event
REDDING, Calif. — The Redding City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, 2026, at the Civic Center Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, focusing on public comments, a wide-ranging update to the city’s master fee schedule, progress on a major water infrastructure project, and received glowing reviews from the Ironman organization. Mayor Mike Littau presided, with Councilmembers Jack Munns, Erin Resner, Dr. Paul Dhanuka (Vice Mayor), and Tenessa Audette pr
Elisa Ballard
Aug 195 min read
New Sierra Pacific Regional Cancer Center Opens in Redding: A Major Step Forward for North State Cancer Care
Redding marked a significant milestone today with the grand opening celebration of the Sierra Pacific Regional Cancer Center. The new $70 million outpatient facility, operated by Dignity Health’s Mercy Medical Center Redding, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning at 10 a.m., followed by public tours until 3 p.m. Located at 2396 Henderson Road near the intersection of Cypress and Hartnell avenues along the Sacramento River, the approximately 40,000-square-foot, two-story
Rex Ballard
Aug 183 min read
Flock Cameras Keep Getting It Wrong: False Hits, Gunpoint Stops, and a Woman Jailed for a Hit-and-Run She Didn’t Commit
In Case You Needed Another Reason for Flock Cameras to Go A typical Flock Safety automated license plate reader camera with solar panel, mounted on a pole. These devices photograph vehicle plates and characteristics for law enforcement databases. Credit: theshoestring.org A Shasta Unfiltered reader from Tulsa, OK (raised in Redding and possibly returning) recently forwarded a ReclaimTheNet piece after reading our earlier coverage of Flock Safety cameras. The tip highlighted
Rex Ballard
Aug 185 min read
“Redding’s First IRONMAN 70.3 Delivers Wins, Scenery, and a Strong Debut”
Redding’s inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California on Sunday, August 16, 2026, delivered a successful debut that highlighted the region’s scenery, community energy, and endurance sports potential. The event drew roughly 1,600+ athletes (plus thousands of supporters and spectators) for the classic 70.3 distances: a 1.2-mile swim in Whiskeytown Lake starting at Oak Bottom Marina, a 56-mile point-to-point bike through rolling Shasta County roads (with a net elevation loss of n
Rex Ballard
Aug 183 min read
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