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American Patriot - James Armistead Lafayette
The Double Agent Who Helped Win Yorktown In the critical summer of 1781, as the fate of the American Revolution hung in the balance, a quiet, determined man moved freely between enemy lines. He carried no commission, wore no uniform, and risked certain death if discovered. His name was James — later known as James Armistead Lafayette — and the intelligence he delivered helped trap British General Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown and secure American independence. A young James Armi
Pet of the Week: Gem & Topaz
📍 Cottonwood, CA This week’s spotlight shines on two stunning sisters from CATZ and DOGZ of The North State: Gem (left) and Topaz (right). These three-year-old girls are the last remaining members of a litter rescued from an RV park alongside their mother, who had endured years of repeated litters. The mama cat was half-starved and struggling to produce enough milk for her five babies. The family was fortunate to be taken in—many others in similar situations are not. Both ca
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Did the Shasta Coroner's Office Drop the Ball?
A grieving mother is left with unanswered questions after the sudden death of her daughter. Without actually going to the scene, without doing an autopsy, and without any tests, the Shasta County Coroner's Office ruled the death to be of natural causes. The Coroner's office has been the subject of prior Grand Jury investigations and seems to still not be following proper procedures.
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Smoking Gun?
County Officials were moving forward on efforts to demolish the Old Courthouse long before it ever came up for a vote before the Board of Supervsors.
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The "OG" of the Democratic Party, James Carville May Leave.
Recently, James Carville railed against the Democrat party move toward socialism and announces that he can't be in the same party as influencer Hasan Pyker. Is Carville leaving, or has the Party alredy left him?
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Steve Hilton's "Califordable" Plan
Steve Hiltion recently spoke with Shasta County voters at the Lincoln/Reagan Dinner.
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Fauci’s Problems Continue
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s legal troubles escalated this week after a Senate committee formally held him in contempt of Congress. At the same time, multiple states moved to compel his testimony and documents in response to discrepancies between his private diaries and earlier sworn statements.
Rex Ballard
3 hours ago3 min read
Supreme Court Justices - Questionable Practices
When the nation’s highest court accepts lavish hospitality from billionaires who have business before it, when family real estate is sold to those same benefactors without timely disclosure, when justices’ spouses earn millions placing lawyers at firms that appear before the Court, and when the only ethics rules on the books lack any real enforcement, ordinary Americans have every right to ask a basic question: Can this Court still claim true independence?
Rex Ballard
1 day ago5 min read
Redding City Council Meeting Highlights: Preparations for the Ironman Event
Redding City Hall (photo from the city's website) REDDING, Calif. — The Redding City Council held a relatively short regular meeting on August 4, 2026, with most items advancing quickly through the consent calendar. Key actions included approval of several infrastructure projects, among them the Tarmac Road storm drain repair update, the purchase of a new hydro-cleaner vehicle for the Wastewater Collection Division, and the acceptance of $2.4 million from a class-action settl
Elisa Ballard
2 days ago2 min read
Shasta Voters’ Will Prevails for Now: Judge Denies Rushed Attempt to Sideline Measure B
Outside civil-rights groups asked the court to fast-track their request for leave to file an amicus brief in support of Attorney General Rob Bonta’s challenge to the voter-approved election reforms. Real Parties in Interest—the local citizens behind Measure B—opposed the shortcut, insisting they deserved normal notice and a chance to respond in writing. Judge Hanna agreed. He denied the ex parte application, kept the motion on the regular calendar for Monday, August 10, and r
Kari Chilson
3 days ago2 min read
Records Show Public Works Directed Hazardous Materials Survey Specifically for Demolition Months Before Board Vote
Redding, CA — Documents obtained through a Public Records Act request reveal that Shasta County Public Works staff directed a hazardous materials survey of the Old Courthouse at 1500 Court Street to be conducted specifically “for demolition purposes” more than three months before the Board of Supervisors formally voted on the building’s fate. A revised “ACC-Direction to Proceed” dated December 2, 2024, and signed by Shane Winton, Supervising Engineer, on behalf of then-Public
Elisa Ballard
3 days ago2 min read
Restore Shasta County Voters' Trust By Defending Measure B
Imagine, however, if the voters elected a supervisor, but another level of government simply refused to recognize the result. Imagine if Sacramento decided that the voters’ choice did not matter and prevented the ele
Sanny Ong
3 days ago2 min read
Audette Opens Re-Election Campaign, Emphasizes Trust and Transparent Government
Spencer James Confectioners in downtown Redding served as ground zero on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for the official launch of first-term Redding City Councilman Tenessa Audette’s re-election campaign. Despite the 100+ degrees heat, dozens of Audette’s supporters cozied up in the boutique-ly cozy surroundings to hear her welcoming remarks, which included the following: “One of the first things I learned is that good government doesn’t happen by accident. It requires prepara
Jerry Sanchez, Sr.
4 days ago1 min read
Tenessa Audette Launches Re-Election Campaign for Redding City Council
Redding City Councilmember and former Mayor Tenessa Audette formally kicked off her campaign for another four-year term on August 4, 2026. In a video titled “Tenessa Is Ready for Four More Years,” produced by contributor Robert Exter, Audette outlined her record of service and asked residents to join her in continuing work on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and responsive local government. More information is available at VoteTenessa.com. “I believe Redding needs experi
Rex Ballard
4 days ago3 min read
Unanswered Questions Haunt Family After 51-Year-Old Redding Woman Found Dead in Her Home
The Late Jennifer Leal (Photo provided by the family.) Shasta County Coroner’s Office and Redding Police Department Face Scrutiny Over Inquiry It has been just over one year since Jennifer Leal, 51, was found deceased in her Redding home, yet her family continues to grapple with unresolved questions about the circumstances of her death. Critics, including Leal’s mother, say Shasta County Coroner’s Office failed in its duty to inquire and to direct the Redding Police Departmen
Elisa Ballard
4 days ago5 min read
Sheriff Announces Abandonment of Location Next to River Ranch Neighborhood for Corrections Campus
Community breathes a collective sigh of relief and bursts out in applause at Special Community Meeting in Shasta County Board Chambers Redding, CA - August 5, 2026 Originally proposed site for the Alternative Custody Program Facility After months of controversy, a lawsuit filed against Shasta County and the City of Redding, as well as mounting pressure from various members and groups in the community, the Shasta County Sheriff announced that the planned Alternative Custody Ca
Elisa Ballard
4 days ago2 min read
Texas Judge Delivers Major Win Against NFA Registry for Suppressors and Short-Barreled Firearms
A federal court ruling grounded in the Constitution’s Taxing Clause could reshape how law-abiding Americans acquire certain firearms — and California gun owners are watching closely. On August 5, 2026, U.S. District Judge James Wesley Hendrix of the Northern District of Texas permanently enjoined key registration and approval requirements of the 1934 National Firearms Act (NFA) as applied to suppressors (silencers), short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs)
Rex Ballard
4 days ago3 min read
Shasta County Crime Blotter Report: July 2026
This report summarizes notable incidents, arrests, and enforcement activities reported by the Redding Police Department (RPD), Anderson Police Department (APD), Shasta County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), and California Highway Patrol (CHP) Northern Division for the period July 1–31, 2026. Data is compiled from publicly available sources, including official agency media releases, press reports (KRCR, Action News Now, Redding Record Searchlight), social media updates, and daily arr
Rex Ballard
4 days ago4 min read
American Patriot - James Armistead Lafayette
The Double Agent Who Helped Win Yorktown In the critical summer of 1781, as the fate of the American Revolution hung in the balance, a quiet, determined man moved freely between enemy lines. He carried no commission, wore no uniform, and risked certain death if discovered. His name was James — later known as James Armistead Lafayette — and the intelligence he delivered helped trap British General Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown and secure American independence. A young James Armi
Rex Ballard
5 days ago3 min read
Sheriff's Office Inviting the Public to Presentation and Q&A on Proposed Correctional Campus - Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Proposed Site of the Alternative Custody Correctional Campus, Men's Re-entry Program, and Jail in Redding, CA The Shasta County Sheriff's Office stated in a Media Release that the public and media are invited to a community meeting to discuss the proposed Corrections and Rehabilitation Campus (CRC) Project. Sheriff Michael Johnson will present project specifics, address concerns, and engage in a question-and-answer session following the presentation. The community meeting w
Elisa Ballard
5 days ago3 min read
PGA Tour’s Big Rebuild: What Fans Will Actually See in 2028
The PGA Tour is about to look very different. Under new CEO Brian Rolapp, the organization is rolling out the biggest competitive overhaul in decades, set to take full effect in 2028. For everyday fans, the changes are designed to make the product simpler, more dramatic, and easier to follow — with the best players facing each other more often. PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp's Press Conference ahead of THE PLAYERS | 2026 - Credit: youtube.com What the New System Looks Like for Fan
Rex Ballard
5 days ago4 min read
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