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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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Redding Hosts IRONMAN 70.3 Triatlon
Redding has agreed to host the annual Ironman 70.3 triathlon, one of the nation's biggest endurance competitions. Drawing over 1600 competitors and countless more visitors, spectators, and support teams, it is expected to generate an economic windfall for the city.
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Court Grants Injunction
Measure B is blocked from implementation by an injunction
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palocedrosoftball
Shasta County girls little leage softball team takes 2nd place in the Nationals.
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Redefining Healthy
Bureaucrats revise the definition of healthy and overnight it creates new patients for pharmaceutical companies.
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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
15 minutes 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
26 minutes 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
6 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 days ago3 min read
CCP-Linked Intelligence Official with Sniper Training Buys Building 650 Feet from White House
Exclusive reporting from the Daily Caller News Foundation, amplified by The Daily Signal, raises urgent national security alarms. White House - Credit: unsplash.com A senior Chinese Communist Party-linked official with a documented background in Chinese state security and special forces sniper training has purchased a historic commercial building just 650 feet northeast of the White House grounds. According to a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation published this week,
Rex Ballard
3 days ago3 min read
DOJ and State Prosecutors Target Progressive Corruption Network: SPLC, Oakland Mayor, and Hawaii Democrats Indicted
Update - August 14, 2026 Mayor of Lawrence, MA indicted for misappropriation of COVID funds Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña (left, in interview) and scene related to his arrest - Credit: NBC Boston On August 14, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced the arrest and charging of Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña (also styled Depena/DePena), 61, a Democrat first elected in 2021 and reelected in 2025. He faces one count of wire fraud and one count of m
Rex Ballard
3 days ago5 min read
Questionable Billing amid Multimillion-Dollar Executive Pay at Dignity Health’s Mercy Redding
REDDING, Calif. — A routine emergency room visit at Mercy Medical Center Redding left one patient staring at a $14,136 bill for a few hours of care that included lab work, an EKG, and a chest X-ray. The patient was never placed in a room, aside from a brief consultation with the ER doctor, and spent most of the time in the waiting room lobby. After insurance adjustments of $13,396.90, the hospital billed the patient $739.10. That figure did not match reality. Medicare allowed
Elisa Ballard
4 days ago4 min read
Board Votes to Censure Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis, Despite Lack of Due Process and Curtis' Election Office Improvements
Public comments during Tuesday morning's board meeting highlighted the deep divisions in Shasta County regarding perceptions of election integrity and transparency, as well as how this board of supervisors and prior boards have handled personnel matters. It was unfortunate that District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye was not able to attend the meeting due to his being in surgery for colon cancer. We at Shasta Unfiltered pray for his well-being and a speedy recovery. Crye commente
Elisa Ballard
4 days ago8 min read
How Changing the Definition of “Sick” — and Medicalizing Aging — Created $Millions in Profit for "Big Pharma"
A recent discussion on X pointed out an uncomfortable pattern: the diagnostic thresholds for common conditions keep shifting, instantly turning large numbers of previously healthy people into patients—and reliable customers for the pharmaceutical industry. Hypertension, prediabetes, and diabetes were the examples cited. Those cases are well documented. They are also part of a larger process that has increasingly treated normal aging itself as a collection of medical deficienc
Rex Ballard
5 days ago4 min read
Palo Cedro Junior Softball Stars Return as World Series Runners-Up to Hero’s Welcome - Congratulations!!
The Foothill Area Little League Junior Softball All-Stars, representing Palo Cedro and the greater North State, returned home this weekend to cheers, posters, balloons and a police-and-fire escort after capturing second place at the 2026 Junior League Softball World Series. Team members were Cate Brard, Rylee Haynes, Bri Songer, Kylie Kenyon, Olivia Rouland, Val Shaw, Josie Cogle, Hailey Mann, Weslee Barry, Graci Wilson, Emma Saelee, and Sam Wellington. The team manager was
Elisa Ballard
5 days ago2 min read
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