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Gospel Moment: Protected for a Purpose
Through God's Providence, a young George Washington miraculously survived the Battle of the Monongahela. In the summer of 1755, a 23-year-old colonial officer named George Washington rode into the deadly chaos of the Battle of the Monongahela. British General Edward Braddock’s forces were ambushed by French and Native American warriors in the dense Pennsylvania wilderness. Officers fell all around him. Two horses were shot out from under Washington. Four bullets tore through
Pet of the Week – "Munchkin" Kitten from S.N.A.P.
Photo courtesy of S.N.A.P. This spunky little girl is always on the move! She’s the plumpest kitten S.N.A.P. has seen all year—a true chunk—with a loving personality that melts hearts. She is available for adoption at the S.N.A.P. Thrift and Gift Store. S.N.A.P. (Spay Neuter and Protect) is a local nonprofit that began in 2018 with the mission of offering the community a low-cost spay/neuter voucher program to help reduce the number of unwanted and unaltered cats and kittens.
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The Economics of Scarcity - The Colorado River Crisis
After decades of lower-than-expected inflows, the reservoirs along the
Colorado River are alarmingly low. Who is to blame and what are we doing about it. In the mean time, pray for rain.
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The Disguise Playbook Unmasking the New Left
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The Continuing Saga of the Old Shasta County Courthouse
The 1950s-era Courthouse is scheduled for demolition. Shasta County has budgeted over $6million for the demolition, and what will it get in return - a parking lot. This video points out that the county is currently leasing commercial space in the amount of $2million annually, that could be avoided it they would only repurpose the old Courthouse.
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Foreman Family
In the early 2000's an entire family, all descended from an original tribal member of the Redding Rancheria, was disenrolled from the tribe. This impacted approximately 75 members of a tribe that, at that time, had only about 300 total members. The Foreman family provided ample evidence to show that they were directly descended from Virginia Timmons, one of the 17 original enrollees when the tribe was reformed. This video tells their story.
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Trump Hails Auto Industry Revival at GM’s Milford Proving Ground
Photo credit: WhiteHouse.gov President Donald Trump visited General Motors’ historic Milford Proving Ground in Michigan on Monday, marking the first presidential stop at the storied testing facility. Speaking to auto workers, executives, and local officials, Trump framed his administration’s tariffs, deregulation, and manufacturing policies as the driving force behind a resurgence in American auto production, while sharply criticizing prior Democratic leadership and outlining
Kari Chilson
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EXPOSE: Whistleblower Lifts the Lid on Xavier Becerra’s “Assembly Line” of Unaccompanied Minors
Kids Handed to Unvetted Sponsors, Separated from Siblings, and Lost by the Tens of Thousands A former caseworker at the Pomona Fairplex Emergency Intake Site has come forward with damning new details about how the Biden-Harris administration’s Health and Human Services Department, under then-Secretary Xavier Becerra, processed unaccompanied migrant children. The whistleblower’s account, delivered to Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, describes a syste
Rex Ballard
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Fauci’s Private Diaries Expose His Lies to Congress — Senate Hearing Set for Wednesday
Sen. Rand Paul has released more than a thousand pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s personal diary entries spanning December 2019 through December 2022. The documents, obtained through official Senate oversight and posted in the committee’s public “Reading Room,” reveal a consistent gap between what Fauci recorded privately and what he told Congress and the American people about the origins of COVID-19. Senator Rand Paul releases Fauci's personal diaries - Photo credit: spextrumnew
Rex Ballard
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Historic Lake Redding Regatta Returns to Sacramento River Aug. 1-2
Lake Redding Regatta Returns August 1 - 2, 2026 (Photo courtesy of Visit Redding) REDDING, Calif. — The Lake Redding Regatta returns to the Sacramento River on August 1-2, 2026, continuing the modern revival of a cherished North State tradition that once ranked among Redding’s premier summer celebrations. The two-day event, hosted by Visit Redding in partnership with the Shasta Historical Society at Lake Redding Park (2225 Benton Drive), invites paddlers of all skill levels t
Elisa Ballard
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Redding City Council Honors Late City Manager William Tarbox, Appoints Interim Leaders, and Advances Community Projects
REDDING, Calif. — The weight of City Manager William Tarbox’s sudden passing hung heavily over the Redding City Council chambers on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Mayor Mike Littau opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Tarbox and his family. Littau also dedicated the meeting to Tarbox. The impact he made in the short months since arriving in February was truly astounding, as council members, staff, and residents reflected on a leader who brought clear decision-making, a f
Elisa Ballard
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American Patriot Series - Marquis de Lafayette
The Hero of Two Worlds Who Crossed an Ocean for Liberty It was not that long ago. Only a little more than a decade before the American Revolution began in earnest, a young George Washington had fought against the French as a British colonial officer in the French and Indian War (1754–1763). Washington had seen French soldiers as the enemy on the frontier. Yet history turned with astonishing speed. In 1777, a nineteen-year-old French aristocrat named Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roc
Rex Ballard
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Shasta County Supporters Turn Out in Force to Defend Voter-Approved Measure B
ANDERSON, Calif. — The Anderson VFW Hall had a full house Friday evening, July 24, 2026, as Shasta County residents gathered for a Fundraising Dinner and Live Auction in support of Measure B, the Voter ID and election reform charter amendment. The strong community turnout demonstrated continued grassroots backing for the initiative, which passed with more than 56% of the vote. Despite this clear voter approval, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shir
Kari Chilson
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Memorial Service for Redding City Manager, William Tarbox
Mayor Mike Littau recently posted on his Facebook page information regarding the memorial service planned for William Tarbox. It will be held on Friday, July 31, at 11 a.m. at Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Redding, California.
Rex Ballard
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Colorado River Crisis: Critical Reservoir Levels Expose Decades of Overconsumption and Desert City Building
Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the twin pillars of the Colorado River system, are once again near historic lows in July 2026. Lake Mead sits around 1,041–1,042 feet elevation—roughly 27 percent of capacity—hovering near previous record lows. Lake Powell is near 3,523 feet, about 23 percent full. Releases from Glen Canyon Dam have been reduced to 6.0 million acre-feet for the current water year to protect infrastructure and power generation. The Lower Basin is in a Tier 1 shortage
Rex Ballard
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Socialism in Sheep’s Clothing: The Left Rails Against “Oligarchs” While Disguising Its New Candidates as "Average Joes and Janes"
Opinion Piece The American left is moving openly toward socialism — higher taxes on producers, expanded government control over energy and housing, wealth redistribution schemes, open borders, and a cultural embrace of collectivist rhetoric. At the same time, its candidates and influencers relentlessly attack the “oligarch billionaire ruling class.” The hypocrisy is not subtle. While they denounce concentrated wealth on one side of the aisle, they court their own sympathetic
Rex Ballard
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Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association: Guardians of Liberty at the Local Level
In an era of increasing federal overreach, mandates from distant bureaucracies, and threats to individual liberties, one organization stands as a bulwark for the principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution: the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA). Founded in 2011 by former Graham County, Arizona, Sheriff Richard Mack, the CSPOA educates sheriffs, peace officers, public officials, and citizens about the constitutional authority and responsibilities
Elisa Ballard
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Shasta County Jail: $25 Million in Prisoner Care
Shasta County jail - Credit: iljpr.org Shasta County officials are pouring resources into the county jail with major expansions in medical and mental health services, technology upgrades, and facility renovations. A new $25 million healthcare contract with MEDIKO, Inc., approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors, promises increased staffing, enhanced mental health support, better continuity of care, medication-assisted detox, and a dedicated discharge planner to connect
Rex Ballard
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California Expands Mobile Driver’s Licenses: What It Means for You
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 169 on July 13, 2026, expanding California’s mobile Driver’s License (mDL) pilot program. The cap on participants rises from 15% to 60% of licensed drivers, opening access for millions more Californians. What Is the mDL Pilot? The free CA DMV Wallet app lets you store a secure digital version of your driver’s license or state ID on your phone. It uses strong encryption, device biometrics (Face ID/fingerprint/PIN), and international standards (I
Kari Chilson
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Europe's Slow Awakening to Assimilation – Is It Too Late for Some Nations?
Opinion Muslim public prayer in the streets of France - Credit: gettyimages.com For decades, European elites preached the gospel of multiculturalism: open borders, cultural accommodation, and the enrichment of diverse "parallel societies." Governments funded separate communities, turned a blind eye to Sharia patrols and no-go zones, and labeled any concern about integration as "racism." The results? Skyrocketing welfare costs, grooming gangs, terror attacks, and eroding socia
Rex Ballard
6 days ago3 min read
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Invasive Pest Alert: Confirmed on Plants from Redding Costco
Threat to North State Agriculture, Economy, and Food Security. The Glassy-winged sharpshooter, an invasive pest that threatens the wine industry. - 'Credit winespectator.com Shasta County and Northern California residents who purchased grapevines or certain other plants from Costco this spring and early summer have received an urgent agricultural alert. On June 5, 2026, a confirmed glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) was found on a grape plant bought at the Redding Costco locat
Rex Ballard
6 days ago3 min read
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