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New Solid State Battery
At CES 2026, Finnish startup Donut Lab unveiled what it claims is the world's first production-ready all-solid-state battery, promising to revolutionize electric vehicles (EVs) and beyond. Partnering with Verge Motorcycles, the battery is set to power production models like the TS Pro starting in Q1 2026, boasting double the energy density of current lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, ultra-fast charging, and exceptional longevity.

Rex Ballard
12 hours ago3 min read


Corporation for Public Broadcasting Dissolves
In a move that marks the abrupt end of a 58-year era in American media, the board of directors for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) voted unanimously on Monday to dissolve the organization.However, accusations of left-wing bias have dogged public broadcasters since the 1980s, intensifying during the Trump administrations. Conservative critics, including think tanks like The Heritage Foundation, argued that PBS and NPR had devolved into "radical left-wing echo cha

Rex Ballard
15 hours ago7 min read


Barry Tippin Retirement Price Tag
Tippin joined the City of Redding in 2004 as Assistant Director of Development Services (often associated with engineering roles). He progressed to Director of the Transportation and Engineering Department, then to Director of Redding Electric Utility (REU). In early 2017, he advanced to Assistant City Manager, and later that year was appointed interim City Manager before becoming permanent City Manager. This career spanned over 21 years of service.

Rex Ballard
15 hours ago6 min read


Congressmnan Doug LaMalfa Dies Suddenly
News reports indicte that A 911 call was placed from Congressman LaMalfa's residence at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, reporting a medical emergency. Emergency personnel responded immediately and transported LaMalfa to Enloe Health in Chico, where he was taken into emergency surgery. He sadly died during the surgical procedure at 3:20 a.m. on January 6, 2026

Rex Ballard
15 hours ago5 min read


Exposing Gavin Newsom's Mansion Empire
Newsom has acquired multiple multimillion-dollar properties, often through opaque LLCs and family-linked entities. Critics, including federal investigators, whistleblowers, and investigative journalists, allege these purchases are fueled not just by his pre-political business success but by a web of corruption involving misused taxpayer dollars, donor favors, and money laundering schemes.

Rex Ballard
1 day ago14 min read


Can't Keep Up with the Radical Left
In the ever-shifting landscape of American political activism, few things highlight inconsistencies like the recent wave of protests following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Just months ago, progressive voices were chanting "No Kings" now they want to "Save Maduro".

Rex Ballard
1 day ago10 min read


Latest News Digest – January 5, 2026
On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces conducted a large-scale strike in Caracas, Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a dramatic operation tied to narcoterrorism charges; President Trump announced the U.S. would "run" or exert control over Venezuela temporarily, sparking global condemnation from China, Cuba (which mourned 32 killed Cuban fighters), and others, while triggering protests...

Elisa Ballard
1 day ago4 min read


CDC Reduces Number of Recommended Childhood Vaccines
The Department of Health and Human Services put out a press release on January 5th announcing the reduction in the number of recommended childhood vaccines, aligning more with peer nations. All vaccines under the old schedule will be still be available. Certain vaccines will only be recommended for high risk groups or populations and other vaccines will fall under "shared clinical decision-making", allowing for flexibility based on needs to reduce unnecessary exposure to a

Elisa Ballard
1 day ago4 min read


Gavin Newsom's Political Legacy in California
Gavin Newsom, California's Governor since January 2019 (following Lieutenant Governor 2011–2019 and San Francisco Mayor 2004–2011), has built his California political career atop a mountain of ambitious progressive policies. With his California career coming to an end its important to examine his legacy.

Rex Ballard
2 days ago19 min read


California AG Rob Bonta is Prioritizing Undocumented Immigrants Over Taxpayer Burdens
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has emerged as one of the nation's most aggressive defenders of undocumented immigrants, using the power of his office—and millions in taxpayer dollars—to shield non-citizens from federal enforcement while ensuring their access to state and federal benefits funded largely by California residents.
Since taking office in 2021 and winning election in 2022, Bonta has filed dozens of lawsuits against the federal government, with a sharp escal

Elisa Ballard
2 days ago5 min read


Turning Point USA Faith Night to be held on Saturday, February 7th in Redding
The Turning Point USA chapter at Simpson University is excited to announce its inaugural event: Faith Night, taking place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Redding Civic Auditorium in Redding, California. This marks the first official gathering for the newly formed chapter on campus, and the public is warmly invited to join.

Elisa Ballard
3 days ago2 min read


California Closing Fifth Prision
California's criminal justice system has been ravaged by a decade of radical progressive reforms that prioritized leniency over public safety, leading to surging crime, strained resources, and a deliberate reduction in incarceration. Four prisons closed to date and a fifth is scheduled

Rex Ballard
3 days ago5 min read


Unsubstantiated Allegations of Corruption Swirl Around Redding Police Chief's Sudden Administrative Leave
Redding Police Chief Brian Barner was abruptly placed on paid administrative leave effective December 30, 2025, amid a vague "personnel matter," city officials announced. No further details have been provided by the City of Redding, which has declined to elaborate on the reasons behind the decision. Captain Brian Cole has been named acting chief during Barner's absence. Amid the official silence, unsubstantiated claims of departmental corruption have resurfaced online

Rex Ballard
3 days ago4 min read


"Safe and Effective" COVID-19 Vaccine Narrative Unraveling
Data Manipulation at the CDC and Defense Department Being Investigated -
The “safe and effective” narrative about the COVID-19 vaccines is unraveling and civil and criminal cases are being pursued, aided by several whistleblowers and new audits that have been conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the President Donald J. Trump administration.

Elisa Ballard
3 days ago9 min read


Organized Crime -- Congressional Stock Trading
In the hallowed halls of Capitol Hill, where laws are crafted and secrets whispered, a select group of politicians has turned public service into a personal jackpot.

Rex Ballard
4 days ago6 min read


MISSING PERSON – PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Redding Police Department urgently needs your help in locating a missing at-risk woman. Trena Borello , age 61, has been missing since approximately 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 25, 2025 . Description: - Height: 5'4" - Weight: 110 lbs - Hair: Gray - Eyes: Brown Last seen wearing: - Long black leather coat - Gray pants - Black-and-white striped shirt Ms. Borello was last seen at the Walmart located at 1515 Dana Drive in Redding, California . She spoke with family member

Kari Chilson
4 days ago1 min read


Maduro Captured by US Forces
In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump, American special forces conducted a large-scale military operation in Venezuela early this morning, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The raid, which involved airstrikes on key military and infrastructure sites

Rex Ballard
4 days ago4 min read


Open Carry in California?
In a pivotal ruling that underscores the inviolability of the Second Amendment, a federal appeals court has declared California's broad prohibition on openly carrying firearms unconstitutional.

Rex Ballard
4 days ago5 min read


PG&E Under Fire
In a state already grappling with soaring living costs and climate-driven disasters, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)—California's largest utility, serving over 16 million residents—has come under intense scrutiny for what critics describe as predatory pricing tactics reminiscent of the Gilded Age's Robber Barons.Since 2020, PG&E's residential rates have surged by an estimated 60% on average (ranging from 50-70% across customer classes)

Rex Ballard
4 days ago5 min read


When Corruption Whispers Doubt, Let Faith Roar Back
To that brave woman in the video, and to all of us feeling the weight: don't let the shadows win. Let faith prevail, and watch as it reshapes not just our hearts, but our culture. In the end, it's not the corrupt who inherit the earth—it's the meek, the faithful, the ones who refuse to break. Hold on; the dawn is coming.

Rex Ballard
4 days ago3 min read
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