Positive, transformational messages of faith in Jesus Christ were shared Saturday evening at the Redding Civic Auditorium at the event hosted by Turning Point USA Shasta County chapters to a crowd of approximately 400 attendees. Turning Point USA is the legacy organization of founder Charlie Kirk who was assassinated in Utah on September 9, 2025, while speaking to students on a college campus.

In the wake of the passing of Doug LaMalfa, the former representative for California's First District, Assemblyman James Gallagher has officially announced his candidacy to fill the vacant seat. Gallagher, a Republican, has received the endorsement of the LaMalfa family, solidifying his position as a leading contender in the upcoming special election.

Leadership is the art of guiding individuals toward a shared vision, sometimes under duress or resistance, to achieve extraordinary outcomes. The premise that organizations only accomplish great things through sound leadership holds true across epochs, as effective leaders provide direction, inspire commitment, and coordinate efforts amid chaos. Such leadership can emerge organically from individuals whose intellect, actions, or charisma propel them to the forefront, or it can be thrust upon someone through formal selection by the group's members, recognizing their potential to unify and strategize.

Gavin Newsom’s tenure as California’s governor has been plagued by ambitious but flawed initiatives and policy missteps that have exacerbated the state's deep-seated problems. While his supporters hail him as a progressive visionary, critics—including a growing chorus from both parties—argue that his governance has accelerated California's decline, turning the Golden State into a cautionary tale of overreach, fiscal irresponsibility, failed social experiments, and now, revelations of graft, corruption, and fraud on a staggering scale.