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John Paul Jones – “I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight” A Scottish gardener’s son, a sailor who changed his name, and a captain who refused to strike his colors as his ship sank became the first great hero of the American Navy. John Paul was born on July 6, 1747, at Kirkbean on Scotland’s Solway coast. His father was head gardener on an estate. At thirteen, the boy went to sea. He sailed merchant vessels and, briefly, a slave ship — a trade he left in disgust. By his mid-twenties,
💙 Pet of the Week: Meet Junior! 💙
Junior is available for adoption at the City of Shasta Lake Animal Shelter! 🐾❤️ This handsome, ever-so-gentle giant is a Mastiff mix about 2 years old, and he has come such a long way in just two weeks. Junior was absolutely terrified when he first arrived at the shelter. Trust was built slowly—starting with hand-feeding Cesar’s pâté and graduating all the way to Blue Buffalo steak treats (apparently the usual jerky just isn’t fancy enough for this boy!). 😂❤️ Compatibility
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Shasta County Supervisors Review the Continued Use of Flock Cameras
Shasta County Board of Supervisor Meeting on 10/25/26 - Discussion regarding the use of Automatic License Plate Readers - Flock cameras.
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8th Annual Weaverville Witches Brigade - Halloween Festival
The small alpine town of Weaverville, CA celebrates its 8th annual Witches Brigade Halloween Festival. Long recognized as one of the premier fall events for Northern California.
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Breaking: Credible Bomb Found at Peoria Ethanol Plant; FBI Joins Investigation as Evacuation Continues
Peoria, Illinois — November 14, 2026 A credible explosive device discovered Friday at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria triggered a mandatory one-mile evacuation affecting thousands of residents and workers in Peoria and neighboring East Peoria. The device was later rendered safe, but authorities continued an exhaustive search of the large industrial facility into Saturday, with the evacuation order remaining in effect. Peoria Mayor Rita Ali confirmed late Friday
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Eight States Approve Voter ID and Citizenship Ballot Measures in 2026 Midterms
While Democrats made major gains in the November 2026 midterm elections, voters in eight states approved ballot measures that either require voter identification or explicitly limit voting to U.S. citizens. The results show continued public support for basic election safeguards even in a cycle that favored the other party at the federal and statewide levels. Fair Use Photo Credit - washingtonexaminer.com The Eight States According to Ballotpedia and contemporaneous reporting
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American Patriot Series – Shasta Unfiltered
John Paul Jones – “I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight” A Scottish gardener’s son, a sailor who changed his name, and a captain who refused to strike his colors as his ship sank became the first great hero of the American Navy. John Paul was born on July 6, 1747, at Kirkbean on Scotland’s Solway coast. His father was head gardener on an estate. At thirteen, the boy went to sea. He sailed merchant vessels and, briefly, a slave ship — a trade he left in disgust. By his mid-twenties,
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21 hours ago2 min read
Pastor Hibbs Sounds the Alarm. Christians Should Hear the Wake-Up Call, Not a License to Condemn
Opinion Piece Recently, Jim Hoft at the Gateway Pundit reported on Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel in Chino Hills, California, who didn't mince words in a recent sermon after the Nov. 3 midterms. Standing in front of a screen that read "255 MUSLIM ELECTED OFFICIALS," he told his congregation that the people who stayed home had made a choice too. Pastor Jack Hibbs, Calvary Chapel, Chino Hills, CA - Photo Credit: jackhibbsmedia.com "Ladies and gentlemen, those of you who di
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2 days ago3 min read
Local Pro Bowler Breaks Record, Placing Shasta County In National (Sports!) Highlight
Man o’ man did Warren Crawford draw the world’s attention to little ole Redding, California, when he laid down 243 strikes in one hour, at Shasta Lanes on 11-12-26, before a near-capacity crowd of exuberant well-wishers (WC’s fans!) breaking the Guinness Book of World Records (GBWR) for “most strikes in one hour.” So what was the GBWR record? Why it was 191 strikes…..and one can honestly say that Warren, who’s a combat Veteran and runs the pro shop at Shasta Lanes on Lake B
Jerry Sanchez, Sr.
2 days ago1 min read
Parolee Housing Causing Problems in Shasta County - What Can Be Done?
OPINION Shasta County, CA — Local law enforcement and city officials have raised growing concerns that nonprofit-run transitional housing programs placing state parolees—including registered sex offenders and arsonists—in Redding motels and hotels are concentrating higher-risk individuals in the community, increasing calls for service, and straining limited local resources. Officials and residents in Redding, Anderson, Shasta Lake, and unincorporated areas of the county face
Elisa Ballard
3 days ago7 min read
Supervisors Approve Settlement with California Air Resources Board and Amended Penalties for Fire Code Violations
Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap Redding, CA - November 10, 2026 The Shasta County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting with all five members present: Chair Chris Kelstrom, Matt Plummer, Kevin Crye, Corkey Harmon, and Allen Long. The board considered several items, including ratification of a negotiated settlement over greenhouse gas release violations at the West Central Landfill, a proposal to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for spending the
Elisa Ballard
3 days ago9 min read
Shasta County Honors Veterans at 33rd Annual Parade
Shasta County once again showed how deeply it loves and respects America’s veterans as hundreds gathered at Shasta Lake for the 33rd Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 7. Organized by the Shasta Lake Lions Club under the leadership of Ronda Bishop and Ed Cuellar, the rain-or-shine event featured a pancake breakfast, a patriotic procession along Shasta Dam Boulevard, a special flyover, and a post-parade luncheon at American Legion Post 720. Bruce Ratledge, U.S. Navy Machin
Jerry Sanchez, Sr.
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Newsom Moves to Spare 548 on Death Row
The Death Penalty Is Still California Law. Good Luck Enforcing It. Last Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he will commute every current California death sentence, all 548 of them, including six people convicted in Shasta County, to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He was quick to add, "Nobody is walking free." The convictions stay on the books. And the death penalty is still California law. California Governor Gavin Newsom - Photo Credit https://commons.w
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Did Special Interest Lobbying Groups Influence Policy Decisions in the White House?
Calley Means during his interview with Joe Rogan on "The Joe Rogan Experience" (episode #2578) on November 6, 2026. WASHINGTON — A series of high-profile moves inside the Trump administration this month has drawn fresh attention to tensions between the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda and longtime political operatives, after former Health and Human Services senior adviser Calley Means publicly accused then-White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles of impeding key health
Elisa Ballard
4 days ago3 min read
Shasta County Officials Keep Ignoring the Public Records Act. The Law Has Teeth — They’re Just Betting You Won’t Use Them
Opinion Piece: Shasta County government has a transparency problem, and it is not subtle. Multiple California Public Records Act requests have gone unanswered or have been answered with incomplete, evasive, or non-responsive documents. County officials treat the legal deadlines as suggestions and the public’s right to know as an inconvenience. The California Public Records Act requires every local agency to determine, within 10 calendar days, whether a request seeks disclosab
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Drummer Boy: A Heartfelt Musical That Makes You Laugh, Cry, and Feel Inspired
If you’re looking for a movie that mixes Revolutionary War action with soaring music, family drama, and genuine emotion, Drummer Boy delivers. This fun, heartfelt, and action-packed historical musical from Angel Studios follows two brothers torn apart as the fight for American independence begins. One joins the British redcoats; the other becomes a Patriot drummer boy despite a lifelong injury. Their divided family, a powerful love story, and the larger struggle for a greater
Kari Chilson
5 days ago1 min read
France’s Fiscal Crisis: High Debt, Political Gridlock, and the Limits of Any EU Rescue
By the Shasta Unfiltered staff - November 2026 Paris Skyline - Photo Credit: Jacob Diehl France is not on the verge of an immediate Greek-style collapse, but its public finances are on an unsustainable path. Debt is climbing, deficits remain large, borrowing costs have risen sharply, and political gridlock makes meaningful reform difficult. Markets have already begun pricing in greater risk. The European Union and the European Central Bank have tools that can calm markets in
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6 days ago5 min read
More Volunteer Firefighters Needed in Shasta County - What can be done about it?
Image from fire.ca.gov (CAL FIRE Website) November 7, 2026 Shasta County Fire Department (SCFD), administered through its long-standing contract with CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit, relies on a combination of career personnel and volunteers across roughly 17 volunteer fire companies serving rural and semi-rural communities. Shasta County is struggling to keep roughly 100 paid-call volunteer firefighters on its rolls—down from about 250 in earlier years—as departments across the
Elisa Ballard
7 days ago8 min read
Anderson Union High School District Adopts New Library Materials Policy After Finding Age-Inappropriate Content
Anderson Union High School District (AUHSD) has implemented a new administrative regulation to tighten review of library materials after discovering some titles contained sexually explicit content unsuitable for minor students. Principal Thomas Safford informed families in a November 5, 2026, message that the AUHSD School Board adopted Administrative Regulation 6163.1 on October 21. The policy creates a formal process for selecting, reviewing, approving, and periodically eval
Kari Chilson
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