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Gospel Moment: “We’re Here to Love You”
A man stood on the edge of Nashville’s Victory Memorial Bridge above the Cumberland River, livestreaming what he intended to be his final moments. Officers arrived. Traffic stopped. The situation was tense and fragile. Lieutenant Mike Hotz, a combat veteran and crisis negotiator, did not rush the man with commands or force. He simply approached and said, “Hey man, my name’s Mike… Can I just holler at you?” What followed was not a high-pressure negotiation. It was a conversati
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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Shasta Unfiltered - Interview at the Ironman 70.3 competiton.
Our reporter Jerry Sanchez interviewed Luis Andarcia at the Ironman 70.3 triathlon. Luis is a high performance athletics trainer originally from Venezuela.
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Redding, CA - Ironman 70.3
Redding, CA hosted the Northern California Ironman70.3 triathlon. Live video footage at the finish line.
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Sabotage and Surveillance Inside Shasta County s Election Offi
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The $14,000 Waiting Room Hospital Billing
A patient recounts their difficulty reconciling a $14,000 bill for a recent emergency room visit. Even after the hospital sent a revised bill indicating that the patient still owed almost $800 after medicare discounts were applied. The hospital immediately began applying pressure through frequent automated collection calls. This patient pushed back and asked for a full itemization of services and payments. Only then was the patients bill revised to $34 and the persistent collection calls ceased.
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Interest Rates, the Federal Reserve, and Northern California’s Housing Market
Compiled from Freddie Mac PMMS historical data. Interest rates that determine what families pay for mortgages are closely linked to a key benchmark set by the Federal Reserve: the federal funds rate. This is the overnight interest rate banks charge one another for reserves. When the Fed raises or lowers its target for this rate, the effects flow through the broader economy and strongly influence longer-term rates, including the 30-year fixed mortgage rate that most homebuyers
Elisa Ballard
8 hours ago4 min read
Hollywood’s Exodus Accelerates: Paramount Threatens to Leave California
Hollywood’s production decline continues, with another longtime service company shutting down and Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to relocate the studio’s headquarters and jobs out of California unless Attorney General Rob Bonta settles or drops an antitrust challenge to Paramount’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Studios, Hollywood, CA - Credit: travelinusa.us Shadowcast Pictures, a Los Angeles-based production equipment rental compa
Rex Ballard
8 hours ago3 min read
The WNBA Has Lost Its Way
Mother and 17-year-old daughter forced to cover “XX-XY” and “For the Girls” shirts or leave Atlanta Dream-Indiana Fever game A Georgia mother and her teenage daughter say arena security singled them out during overtime of Sunday’s Indiana Fever-Atlanta Dream game, ordered them to cover their XX-XY Athletics T-shirts or face ejection, and handed them promotional Atlanta Dream “Wellness & Health Night” shirts to wear instead. Mom and daughter told to cover up XX-XY T-shirts, sa
Rex Ballard
8 hours ago3 min read
Apparently Satan Lives In Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legalizes Abortion Up to Birth On August 10, 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey (a professed Catholic) signed the Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act (H.5595 / Acts of 2026, Chapter 188), removing the state’s previous 24-week gestational limit and specific statutory exceptions for later abortions. The new law states that after 24 weeks, “an abortion may be performed by a physician based upon the professional judgment of the physician.” Governor Maura
Rex Ballard
12 hours ago3 min read
Shasta County ROV Clint Curtis Details Hostile Workplace, Alleged Sabotage, and Security Breaches on KCNR Radio
REDDING, Calif. — Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis and his wife, Jody, described a hostile work environment, deliberate sabotage efforts by longtime Elections Office staff, and a recent security breach at the county Elections Office during an appearance Sunday morning on the “Jefferson State of Mine” radio show on KCNR. Curtis was appointed Shasta County Registrar of Voters on April 30, 2025, and assumed the office May 13, 2025, to complete the unexpired term that runs throug
Elisa Ballard
13 hours ago4 min read
Redding Rancheria’s “Start Line Social” Kicks Off 1st Annual Ironman 70.3 Northern California Triathlon
Kudos, congrats—way to go—call it what you will to the Redding Rancheria Tribe for organizing, with competent assistance from the City of Redding, Redding Chamber of Commerce (Visit Redding ), and Viva Downtown, not to mention scores of volunteers, the 1st annual Start Line Social on Friday (8-14) night at Whistlestop Park in downtown Redding. The event drew a sizeable crowd of well wishers looking forward to Sunday (8-16-‘26) morning’s 5 a.m. start of the first annual Ironma
Jerry Sanchez, Sr.
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ROV Clint Curtis to Bring Tina Peters to Shasta County as Consultant
Shasta County Registrar of Voters and Clerk Clint Curtis has confirmed plans to bring on Tina Peters, the former Mesa County, Colorado, Clerk and Recorder, in a consulting role.
Curtis stated that the arrangement would begin after an existing staff member’s sick leave ends on September 4, 2026. He indicated he intends to use that salary allocation to fund the position.
Kari Chilson
1 day ago3 min read
Saying Goodbye to a Favorite North State Destination
What North State Families Should Know About California’s Great America For many families in Shasta County and the broader North State, California’s Great America in Santa Clara has long been worth the drive. Whether it was a special weekend getaway from Redding, a school-group outing, a Grad Nite adventure, or a multi-generational road trip south, the park offered thrills, water slides, and classic amusement-park fun that felt like a real treat after a few hours on the road.
Kari Chilson
1 day ago3 min read
Flock Safety CEO Announces Mandatory Guardrails After Nationwide Backlash
Implications for Shasta County, Redding, and Anderson Typical Flock Cameral Installation - credit: cnn.com Shasta Unfiltered has extensively covered the rollout and controversy surrounding Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras in Shasta County, the City of Redding, and the City of Anderson. Local debate has mirrored a national wave of concern over mass vehicle tracking, data sharing, privacy, and documented cases of law-enforcement misuse. This week, Floc
Rex Ballard
1 day ago3 min read
Gospel Moment: “We’re Here to Love You”
A man stood on the edge of Nashville’s Victory Memorial Bridge above the Cumberland River, livestreaming what he intended to be his final moments. Officers arrived. Traffic stopped. The situation was tense and fragile. Lieutenant Mike Hotz, a combat veteran and crisis negotiator, did not rush the man with commands or force. He simply approached and said, “Hey man, my name’s Mike… Can I just holler at you?” What followed was not a high-pressure negotiation. It was a conversati
Rex Ballard
2 days ago3 min read
Community Spotlight: Upcoming Fundraisers Supporting North State Causes
As summer winds down and the election season ramps up, Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties offer several opportunities for residents to support local candidates, first-responder programs, trauma recovery for kids, and the ongoing fight for Second Amendment rights. Here’s a look at key upcoming events worth marking on the calendar. Fundraising Dinner & Live Auction to Support 2nd Amendment Lawsuit. Friday, August 21, 2026, Anderson VFW Hall, 3210 W. Center St., Anderson Mark
Rex Ballard
3 days ago2 min read
Simpson University - Concerns Raised Over Ongoing Roof Leaks and Potential Mold
REDDING — Persistent roof leaks at Simpson University have raised questions about moisture intrusion and possible mold growth in several major campus buildings, according to information reported to Shasta Unfiltered. Affected areas reportedly include dormitories, the library, seminary, faculty offices, and the cafeteria. Sources familiar with campus conditions say the roof tiles on multiple buildings are approximately 30 - 36 years old and may need replacement. The underlayme
Elisa Ballard
3 days ago4 min read
Redding Hosts Its First-Ever IRONMAN 70.3 This Weekend
Drawing athletes and visitors from across the country while showcasing Shasta County’s outdoors. This Friday through Sunday, August 14–16, 2026, the City of Redding and surrounding Shasta County will welcome the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California. More than 1,600 athletes have registered for the high-intensity half-distance triathlon—featuring a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run—with thousands more family members, supporters, and spectators expected. Offi
Rex Ballard
4 days ago4 min read
FBI Agents Assessing Alleged Fraudulent Ballots and Suspicious Activity at Shasta County Elections Office
Clint Curtis, Shasta County Registrar of Voters, has called in the FBI to assess suspicious ballots that about a dozen people observed while processing ballots for the June 2 primary election, along with video evidence of suspicious employee activity. Citizens have filed affidavits detailing what they saw regarding the ballots. Four FBI agents—two from Los Angeles and two from Sacramento—have been interviewing them this week.
Some of the citizens stated that the ballot paper
Elisa Ballard
4 days ago4 min read
Sources Indicate Redding Budget Problems Far Worse Than Portrayed After City Manager’s Death
Hiring freeze already in effect as Circle 6 efficiency study continues; layoffs expected once findings are released. William Tarbox, who served as Redding City Manager from February until his death on July 19, 2026. Information circulating since the sudden death of Redding City Manager William Tarbox suggests budget shortfalls are significantly more severe than public statements have conveyed. Tarbox died July 19 of cardiac arrest at age 56, only five months after starting th
Rex Ballard
4 days ago3 min read
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