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Oh, dear friend, in a world that rewards silence and punishes courage, 24-year-old NBA guard Jaden Ivey stepped boldly into the light on March 30, 2026. Just hours after his heartfelt Instagram live, the Chicago Bulls waived him. With tender conviction, he declared that the NBA’s celebration of Pride Month lifts up what Scripture calls sin, and same-sex relationships stand against God’s beautiful design for holiness.
Pet of the Week: Meet Titan – The Smart, Kiss-Loving Westie!
Titan is a charming young West Highland White Terrier (Westie) boy living in Cottonwood, CA. He’s small in size with that classic wire coat and a personality that lights up the room!
Titan’s Story:
His mom was used as a backyard breeder until the owner no longer needed her. She and her newborn litter — including tiny Titan — were heartbreakingly abandoned in an apartment and left to fend for themselves. Born on August 1, 2024, Titan is neutered, vaccinated, and ready for
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Secret Surveillance Your Data, Their Cameras, Our Rights
More info on citizen surveillance in Shasta County
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Demand Camera Deactivation Build Coalitions for Change!
What can Citizens do to push back on video surveillance.
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The Playbook for Resistance Dismantling Local ALPR Networks
Shasta Unfiltered recently ran a series of videos detailing the City of Redding and Shasta County's use of Automatic License Plate Readers to conduct large-scale surveillance of the area's citizens. The public outcry was significant. Consequently, Shasta Unfiltered has published additional articles and produced this video to let citizens know that they can influence what is and isn't acceptable. Please watch.
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Privacy vs Safety Our Silent Trade Off Explained
Automatic License Plate Readers - An Invasion of Privacy?
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BREAKING: Rep. Eric Swalwell Suspends California Governor Campaign and Announces Plans to Resign from Congress
In a stunning one-two punch over the last 48 hours, East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell has suspended his bid for California governor and says he will resign his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The moves come amid a rapidly escalating scandal involving multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and assault from women, including former staffers.
Rex Ballard
40 minutes ago2 min read
Eureka Man Facing Active Felony Child Sex Abuse Charges Dies by Suicide After High-Speed Chase in Shasta County
A 62-year-old Eureka man wanted in an active Humboldt County child sex abuse investigation died early Saturday morning after leading Redding police on a high-speed pursuit through Shasta County that ended with him taking his own life.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Adam James Bean IV, also known locally as Joe Bean. He was associated with Z&J’s Asian Subs in Eureka.
Rex Ballard
49 minutes ago2 min read
Eatin’ with friends at Weaverville’s Nugget Restaurant is a Cheers-like experience
Longtime Nugget Restaurant server Rhonda greets Cheryl Sanchez. Shasta County residents Gary Nickle and Mike Moffat, both senior firearms instructors who teach in Trinity County, have been taking that pleasant, 45-mile (westerly) Highway 299 drive twice a month to have breakfast and sometimes lunch at the Nugget Restaurant, a local downtown Weaverville favorite, with classic diner charm, cozy atmosphere, and big, delicious plates of comfort food. “It’s a perfect way for M
Jerry Sanchez, Sr.
5 hours ago2 min read
SHASTA UNFILTERED: North State Events Guide – Late April & May 2026 (By County)
Spring in the North State is packed with chrome, cowboys, music, mushrooms, and small-town vibes. Here’s the straight-shooting rundown of the biggest public events left in April and all of May 2026. Events are grouped by county, with the earliest ones listed first inside each section. Dates current as of April 13—always confirm on official sites for tickets, weather, or changes.
Rex Ballard
6 hours ago3 min read
Red Bluff Round-Up Roars Back for Its 105th Year: America’s Largest 3-Day Pro Rodeo Returns April 17-19
Red Bluff, California — With just days until the chutes open, the historic Red Bluff Round-Up is gearing up for its 105th annual celebration, cementing its reputation as the largest three-day professional rodeo in the country. Held at the Frank Moore Arena on the Tehama District Fairgrounds (670 Antelope Blvd.), the event draws thousands of fans, top PRCA competitors, and world-class livestock for three days of heart-pounding action from April 17-19, 2026.
Rex Ballard
7 hours ago3 min read
A Look At The First Great Awakening: Freedom And Liberty
Historians and theologians have identified four religious revivals in American Christian history. The First Great Awakening began in the 1730s and lasted to about 1740. The Second Great Awakening began in the late 18th century and lasted until the middle of the 19th century which came with reform movements. The Third Great Awakening ran from the 1850s-1900s and was characterized by missions, Chautauquas and the Social Gospel. The Fourth Great Awakening happened in the late 19
Mike Hernandez - Guest Writer
20 hours ago3 min read
"Community Schools" Program in Shasta County Fuels Heated Debate Over Parental Rights, Funding, and Academic Priorities
Darin Hale, a candidate for California’s 1st Assembly District and Anderson Union High School District trustee, continues to spotlight what he calls a troubling shift in public education: the expansion of the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) into on-campus mental health and medical services that can bypass parents.
Hale argues the program is creating “Medical, Behavioral, and Wellness Clinics on each school site,” with schools already treating stude
Elisa Ballard
21 hours ago4 min read
Pet of the Week: Meet Titan – The Smart, Kiss-Loving Westie!
Titan is a charming young West Highland White Terrier (Westie) boy living in Cottonwood, CA. He’s small in size with that classic wire coat and a personality that lights up the room!
Titan’s Story:
His mom was used as a backyard breeder until the owner no longer needed her. She and her newborn litter — including tiny Titan — were heartbreakingly abandoned in an apartment and left to fend for themselves. Born on August 1, 2024, Titan is neutered, vaccinated, and ready for
Kari Chilson
21 hours ago2 min read
Rory McIlroy Claims Back-to-Back Masters Titles in Thrilling 2026 Showdown at Augusta National
The weather at Augusta National Golf Club was postcard perfect all week for the 2026 Masters Tournament: bright sunny skies, mild temperatures in the 70s, light winds, and not a drop of rain. Yet despite those ideal scoring conditions, the legendary course — with its lightning-fast greens, treacherous bunkers, and strategic demands — proved as punishing as ever.
Rex Ballard
1 day ago3 min read
Automatic License Plate Readers -Shasta Voices Speak Out
In the days since our report on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and Flock Safety cameras in Redding and Shasta County, an overwhelming majority of readers have voiced strong opposition. Emails, comments, and messages poured in: many describe the systems as “passive surveillance monitors” that quietly track every vehicle on public roads, creating digital records of daily life without consent or probable cause.
Rex Ballard
1 day ago4 min read
Artemis II Triumph: NASA’s Crew Returns from Historic Moon Flyby as America Accelerates Push for Lunar Dominance in Face-Off with China
In a blaze of American engineering and unapologetic ambition, NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego on April 10, 2026, capping a flawless 10-day journey that marked humanity’s first crewed voyage beyond low-Earth orbit in more than half a century. The four astronauts—Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen—touched down at approximately 8:07 p.m. EDT (5
Rex Ballard
2 days ago5 min read
The 55th Annual Plant Sale at Shasta College
Charles Dethevo, Doug Mandel, Margaret Widdowson and Bev Jennings, members of the California Native Plant Society, Shasta Chapter, and Ghost Pine Native Plant Nursery, respectively, were among the participants hosting the 55th annual Shasta College Horticulture Department Spring Plant Sale, held on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4, 2026, on the Shasta College campus.
Jerry Sanchez, Sr.
2 days ago1 min read
Scientists Revive Case for Shroud of Turin as Jesus’ Burial Cloth
For centuries, the Shroud of Turin has captivated believers and skeptics alike: a 14-foot-5-inch by 3-foot-7-inch linen cloth bearing the faint, haunting front-and-back image of a crucified man. Once widely dismissed as a 14th-century forgery following the 1988 carbon-dating tests, the relic has returned to the center of a vigorous scientific debate. Fresh research and re-evaluations by prominent experts now point to compelling evidence that the shroud could date to the time
Elisa Ballard
3 days ago6 min read
Swalwell Scandal Explodes: First Accuser Comes Forward with Detailed Sexual Assault Claims as Top California Democrats Demand He Drop Out of Governor’s Race
The wheels are coming off Eric Swalwell’s once-dominant campaign for California governor. Just days after unverified social media rumors began circulating, the San Francisco Chronicle dropped a bombshell investigative report featuring the first on-the-record accuser: a former Swalwell staffer who says the longtime Democratic congressman sexually assaulted her on two separate occasions — once while she worked for him in 2019 and again in 2024 after she had left his office.
Rex Ballard
3 days ago3 min read
Sudden Layoffs at the CalPortland Cement Plant North of Redding
A cement plant just north of Redding (CalPortland Redding Cement Plant in the Mountain Gate area) suddenly laid off 53 employees this morning (April 10). Many of those affected were longtime members of the local United Steelworkers union.
Rex Ballard
3 days ago2 min read
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