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Pet of the Week: Meet Winnie! This sweet, energetic girl is ready to find her forever family
Winnie is an adorable 6-month-old retriever mix who arrived at the shelter as a stray through no fault of her own. She’s a happy, playful puppy who’s already showing off some great manners!
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The Teflon Assessor - Inside California s Property Tax Corruption
FBI raids the Contra Costa County Tax Assessor and Assistant Tax Assessors' homes and offices. Wire fraud is the allegation.

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"The Shasta Rebellion" - The Truth About Measure B
The liberal press is painting Shasta County with the label of "far-right extremists" because it had the nerve to pass Measure B with a clear majority. This video takes a look and exposes who the real "outliers" are.

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Is the "Threat" posed by data centers real?
Sorry to say, but yes, it is. Data centers consume massive amounts of electricity and water. Unchecked growth in data centers passes the substantial cost of replacing these critical resources onto taxpayers. Reasonable regulatory mandates need to be enacted to ensure that the cost of these resources is borne by those who profit from and benefit from data centers. After all - "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch"!

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How Toxic Empathy Broke Education
Our overwhelming care for equity and inclusion of California students is backfiring. Reading and Math scores have plummeted since we moved away from minimum proficiency exams.


Shasta County’s Budget Squeeze: Why Tax Hikes Aren’t the Answer — Pro-Growth Policies Are
Opinion Sundial bridge, Redding, CA - Credit: California.com "Why Redding, CA is the Perfect Place to Call Home" As the Shasta County Board of Supervisors wraps up hearings on the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget, the numbers paint a familiar but troubling picture. The proposed $658 million budget reflects a roughly $27 million (4%) decrease from the prior year, with discretionary revenues projected to drop nearly 9%. Personnel costs, retiree health obligations, courthouse demo
Rex Ballard
3 hours ago5 min read


Local Favorite, Chad Bushnell, Headlines Mosquito Serenade Summer ‘26 Debut
Mosquito Serenade (Summer!) 2026 just wrapped up its first concert of the summer, with Ashley Black performing for one hour and firing up thousands of attendees before one of Shasta County’s own, Chad Bushnell, took over the Sierra Pacific Industries Amphitheater Stage, at Anderson River Park…….and wowed everyone until nine o’clock. Sketch of Chad Bushnell by Robert Exter Watch how Robert Exter creates his amazing sketches by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/wat
Jerry Sanchez, Sr.
3 hours ago2 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Budget Hearings Continue: Health Services and Public Safety Under Scrutiny (June 10-11, 2026 Recap)
REDDING — The Shasta County Board of Supervisors continued reviewing the recommended $658 million FY 2026-27 budget this week. This plan reflects a roughly $27 million reduction from last year. Wednesday’s session (June 10) focused on Support Services and the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). Thursday (June 11) covered public safety departments facing some of the deepest cuts. As covered in our June 9 recap, the budget includes increases for some offices — such as the
Rex Ballard
3 hours ago3 min read


Federal Fraud Task Force Strikes: HUD Cuts Off Funding to LA’s Homeless Industrial Complex
In a decisive move against years of alleged waste, fraud, and mismanagement, the Trump administration’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has suspended federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). This action marks the first major wave of the White House’s broader fraud task force targeting California’s notoriously ineffective homelessness programs. LAHSA, the primary coordinator of billions in taxpayer dollars aimed at addressing ho
Rex Ballard
10 hours ago2 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Holds Budget Hearings - Recap of June 9, 2026 Meeting
Redding, CA — The Shasta County Board of Supervisors this week launched its FY 2026-27 budget hearings, where department heads are delivering detailed presentations on operations, major challenges, and funding requests. Tuesday’s session on June 9 provided the public with a rare and valuable look behind the curtain at county government. Department leaders laid out budgets, goals, performance data, and pressing concerns — offering taxpayers a clear window into how their money
Elisa Ballard
10 hours ago3 min read


Massachusetts Doctor Pankaj Merchia Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Healthcare Fraud, Tax Evasion, and Money Laundering Scheme
dailyvoice.com Brookline's Dr. Pankaj Merchia Guilty In Medical Fraud Case In another stark example of why Americans must demand accountability in our bloated healthcare and tax systems, Dr. Pankaj Merchia, a 52-year-old former Brookline, Massachusetts sleep medicine physician with ties to Harvard training and multiple medical businesses, was sentenced on June 5, 2026, to 58 months (nearly 5 years) in federal prison. U.S. Senior District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton also o
Rex Ballard
11 hours ago3 min read


Upscale Corona del Mar Resident Arrested for Alleged $100 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Federal authorities arrested Mahender Makhijani, a 44-year-old lawful permanent resident from India living in the affluent Corona del Mar neighborhood of Newport Beach, on charges of bank fraud involving nearly $100 million. The case highlights ongoing concerns about financial crimes, document forgery, and the integrity of lending practices in California's high-end real estate markets. Indian-origin businessman arrested over $100 million bank fraud scheme in California; thre
Rex Ballard
12 hours ago3 min read


Ohio’s Massive FirstEnergy Bribery Scandal: Why it Matters to Shasta County
Ex-First Energy executives, Ohio utility regulator charged by state in bailout and bribery scandal • Ohio Capital Journal - Credit: ohiocapitaljournal.com One of the largest public corruption cases in modern U.S. history unfolded in Ohio, where electric utility giant FirstEnergy allegedly funneled tens of millions of dollars in bribes to secure a billion-dollar bailout for its nuclear plants at the expense of ratepayers. The scandal, centered on House Bill 6 (HB6), exposed a
Rex Ballard
14 hours ago3 min read


Europeans Visiting America for the World Cup Are Falling in Love with Our Country — And Americans Should Take Note
Pictures posted by @FreddyLA7, a German football fan touring America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across the United States, a heartwarming phenomenon is unfolding on social media: European fans arriving for the matches are discovering the real America — and they can't stop raving about it. From massive college football stadiums and endless portions at Buc-ee's to Southern hospitality, BBQ, and the sheer scale of our landscapes, these visitors
Rex Ballard
14 hours ago4 min read


Updated: Shasta County June 2, 2026 Primary Election Results Latest Counts as of June 11, 2026
No Change in the Relative Position of any Candidates in this Update Shasta County voters participated in the Statewide Direct Primary Election and a special primary for Congressional District 1 on Tuesday, June 2. These are preliminary, unofficial results. Shasta County has processed 55,298 ballots out of 116,380 registered voters (47.52% turnout). There are approximately 97 ballots that remain to be counted. Statewide results are based on approximately 94% of votes counted (
Rex Ballard
16 hours ago3 min read


FBI Raids Democrat-Controlled Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office: Fresh Evidence of California’s Tax Corruption Crisis?
Photo Credits: (L) localnewsmatters.org and (R) ktvu.com In a major development that should alarm every California property owner, the FBI executed three federal search warrants on Tuesday, June 9, targeting the Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office in Martinez, the home of longtime Assessor Gus Kramer, and the home of Assistant Assessor Vince Robb — who had just won election to succeed Kramer. The raids are part of an ongoing federal investigation reportedly centered on wir
Rex Ballard
1 day ago2 min read


Data Centers Boom: Real Community Concerns Demand Responsible Solutions
Across America, and right here in California, hyperscale data centers — the massive facilities powering the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure — are proliferating at breakneck speed. Tech giants are racing to build them, promising economic benefits and technological dominance. But local communities, already grappling with high energy costs, water scarcity, and strained infrastructure, are raising legitimate alarms. These c
Rex Ballard
1 day ago5 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Spar Over Administrative Costs Limits for NGOs - Meeting Recap – Monday, June 8, 2026
Deputy Sheriff Austin Nelson, Employee of the Month The Monday, June 8, 2026, regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held in the Shasta County Board Chambers at 1450 Court St., Redding, where lively discussions took place surrounding several topics. As usual, the meeting began with the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Austin Nelson, Deputy Sheriff, was named Employee of the Month for his outstanding professionalism and commitment to duty. Nelson, who joined
Elisa Ballard
2 days ago6 min read


Karmelo Anthony Convicted of Murder in Frisco Track Meet Stabbing: Self-Defense Claim Rejected by Jury
Karmelo Anthony booking photo has been convicted of murder. - Credit: abcnews.com In a case that captured national attention and sparked heated debate over self-defense, race, youth violence, and accountability, a Collin County jury in Texas found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The jury rejected Anthony’s claim of self-defense and sentenced him to 35 years in prison. The incident occurred on Apri
Rex Ballard
2 days ago4 min read


Updated: Shasta County June 2, 2026 Primary Election Results Latest Counts as of June 9, 2026
Shasta County voters participated in the Statewide Direct Primary Election and a special primary for Congressional District 1 on Tuesday, June 2. No Change in the Relative Position of any Candidates in this Update These are preliminary, unofficial results. Shasta County has processed nearly all ballots (54,171 ballots cast out of 116,380 registered voters — 46.55% turnout). The estimated number of ballots that remain to be counted ~1600. Statewide results are based on approx
Rex Ballard
2 days ago3 min read
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