Printer’s ink began to course through Jerry’s veins at age 17, when, as a senior at Winslow High School in Arizona, he enrolled in a journalism class and eagerly volunteered as the sports editor for the Bulldog Barks, the school’s monthly publication, printed by the town’s weekly newspaper, the Winslow Mail. As the only male student in the journalism class, Jerry was tasked with overseeing the printing and proofreading of the Bulldog Barks in the male-dominated back shop of the Winslow Mail. It wasn’t long before the paper’s publisher persuaded him to become a sportswriter for the Winslow Mail—unpaid, but rich in experience. Jerry’s story aligns with an old journalism adage: readers are busy, so brevity is key. Shortly after graduating, he left Winslow for California, drawn by the educational and job opportunities offered by its community colleges and daily newspapers. This marked the start of Jerry’s decades-long, fulfilling career with newspapers in California, New York, and Arizona—not as a low-paid sportswriter, but as a well-compensated display advertising sales executive. After all, as the saying goes, “nothing happens until someone sells something!” As a teenage husband and father, having married his first wife, Beatrice, this career path supported his early family. Twenty-five years ago, Jerry and his current wife of 31 years escaped the costly, high-pressure life of Southern California and settled comfortably in downtown Redding, in Northern California. They now enjoy their 18 grandchildren, a gift from their combined five adult children. In true journalistic fashion, Jerry’s story is told with brevity and impact.

Kari is a passionate advocate for faith, family, and country, bringing that enthusiasm to a grassroots news website in Shasta County. Originally from Los Angeles, Kari grew up in the bustling hub of California before earning a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Long Beach. Having lived in Europe for several years, Kari gained a broader perspective and a deep appreciation for community-driven storytelling. Before moving to Redding in 2018, Kari served as the publisher of a community magazine in Colorado, where she honed skills in connecting people through local stories. Kari also attended Colorado Film School, nurturing a love for creative communication and authentic narratives. Now back in California, when not working on this venture, Kari cherishes spending time with her husband and children, as well as caring for their beloved cats, dog, and ducks, embracing the beauty of family life in Shasta County.

Rex is a retired executive for a Fortune 200 company based in the San Diego, California area.  Rex has extensive experience operating different types of technology companies.  His career took him around the world.  He has worked throughout the U.S.A, Latin America, Europe and Asia.  Although, he travelled extensively for work, he and his wife Elisa kept their home in the San Diego area where they raised their 2 children. 

After retiring, he and Elisa moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where they had family.  In 2020, they moved to Anderson, CA so that they could be nearer their grandkids.  Once they arrived to Shasta County, he and his wife both became active in local politics and with their church.  They now live on the west side of Redding, so they can be closer to their grandkids.  He and Elisa spend a fair amount of their time in Colorado, near Fort Collins so that they can also be close to their other grand children.

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Rex's passions are a) golf, which he does 3 -4 days per week and b) writing.  Although Rex is not a founder of SHASTA UNFILTERED he is a very active contributor to the publication.