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

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.

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

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.

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.

The 19-hole, par-60 PDGA-style layout was designed by professional course designer Leonard Muise. Expect dramatic elevation changes, technical wooded fairways, dual tee pads (short and long), and stunning panoramic views of Shasta Lake and the surrounding mountains. Funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars and supported by Flightpath Disc Golf, the course is built to be challenging for experts while remaining fun and accessible for families and beginners alike.

Attendees enjoyed live music from Rob Williams and the Band of Brothers, which kept the room smiling all morning, along with a hearty breakfast served by Los Mariachis. Chamber Ambassadors announced the winners of the Round-Up Business Decorating Contest, and the Red Bluff Round-Up Mercantile Store proudly accepted the Legacy of Strength Award from the Chamber. A surprise highlight came when the crowd sang “Happy Birthday” to Chamber CEO “Chamber Dave,” who was celebrated for

In the shadow of Mount Shasta, local law enforcement agencies are embracing Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to combat crime. While officials highlight significant successes, privacy advocates raise concerns that the systems enable warrantless mass surveillance of ordinary citizens.

America’s states face chronic budget shortfalls from ballooning pensions, entitlements, infrastructure promises, and post-pandemic spending. Politicians’ go-to fix? Target the rich with new wealth taxes on net worth, steep “millionaire” income surtaxes, capital-gains levies, or revived intangible property taxes.

This is a free community event on April 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. Limited number of seats. Painting is free, all supplies will be provided. Drinks are available for purchase at the bar. Proceeds will benefit the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Federal prosecutors in California are intensifying their efforts to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in state-administered public programs, with the high-profile guilty plea of career fraudster Paul Richard Randall serving as a stark example. In a Fox Business interview aired this week, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli for the Central District of California directly linked the case to broader ongoing investigations.

New US Census Bureau and state data confirm that California’s long-running population outflow showed little sign of slowing in 2025, with Los Angeles County recording the nation’s largest numeric population decline and the Bay Area continuing to shed residents through domestic migration. While some stabilization appeared in U-Haul one-way moves, the broader trend—driven by high housing costs, taxes, and quality-of-life concerns—persists.

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In a stunning front-office overhaul, the Chicago Bulls fired Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Artūras Karnišovas and General Manager Marc Eversley on April 6, 2026 — just eight days after the controversial waiver of guard Jaden Ivey. Ownership’s decision comes as the team sits at a dismal 29-49 record, 12th in the Eastern Conference, and long eliminated from playoff contention. Under Karnišovas and Eversley’s six-year tenure, the Bulls managed just one playof

Sheriff Johnson honored the many volunteers assisting his department Johnson spoke about the six chaplains who went out on 28 calls during the year, the Citizen Volunteer Patrol who assists in many areas including conducting proactive patrols, traffic control and meetings with business owners, the Explorer Program for youth 14 - 21 years old, the Reserve Unit who help on patrols, the Asphalt Cowboys organization who assist with special needs and fundraising.