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In the crowded 2026 California gubernatorial race, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer continues to stake out a position that puts him sharply at odds with the overwhelming majority of Californians and Americans. Steyer has doubled down in support of allowing biological males who identify as transgender to compete in girls’ and women’s sports and access their locker rooms and facilities. Tom Steyer Democrat candidate for Calif Governor - credit: latimes.com Podcast Remarks Spark

Math Crisis Hits College Freshmen A bombshell internal report from the University of California San Diego has exposed a dramatic decline in math preparedness among incoming college students, raising urgent questions about high school standards and the push to eliminate standardized testing. Between 2020 and 2025, the number of UC San Diego freshmen whose math skills fell below high school level skyrocketed nearly 30-fold — from roughly 30 students to over 900. These students

Mai Vang turns her back and refuses to recite the pledge of allegiance. - Credit yahoo.com Shasta Unfiltered has reviewed video evidence showing Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang repeatedly turning her back on the American flag and refusing to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance during public meetings. The footage, which has gone viral, highlights Vang — a Democratic candidate for California’s 7th Congressional District — standing apart from colleagues with her head

In a stunning display of political opportunism, Democratic leaders in Los Angeles are openly pushing to dismantle one of the core principles of American self-government: the idea that voting is a right reserved for citizens. A Los Angeles City Councilmember, Hugo Soto-Martínez, has introduced a motion to amend the city charter to allow the council to expand voting rights in local elections—including for mayor and City Council—to non-citizens. This isn't some fringe proposal h

News Update May 26, 2026 Regretably, Kerry Sheron, who was brutally beaten by Caleb Butler in an alleged unprovoked attack, has died from his injuries. Butler recently pleaded "Not Guilty" to the charge of attempted murder on May 23, 2026, in Superior Court. The San Diego County District Attorney is currently evaluating whether to amend the charge to murder. Shasta Unfiltered will continue to follow the details of this case. Original Story In Escondido, California, on May 20

Our Warnings Were Dead On, and the Fix Is Obvious Alarming gas prices spotted in Bay Area as costs continue to rise – NBC Bay Area - Credit: nbcbayarea.com This is real. A Valero station in the Bay Area is now posting $7.89 per gallon for regular unleaded, with premium at $8.29 and diesel pushing $8.99–$9.00+. Multiple stations across San Francisco, San Jose, and the surrounding region are shattering records as imports dry up and the supply crunch worsens. While the statewide

LODI, Calif. — A 24-year-old illegal alien from India is behind bars after a multi-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 99 that killed two people and injured five others Tuesday afternoon. Manvir Singh in custody - Credit: kcra.com According to the California Highway Patrol and San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 12:20 p.m. south of the Harney Lane offramp. A Freightliner Cascadia semi-truck driven by Manvir Singh rear-ended a slowed Kia Forte in the

LAO Warns of Reckless Reliance on Volatile Revenues, Reserve Depletion, and Painful Cuts Governor Gavin Newsom hailed his May Revision to the 2026-27 state budget as a triumph of fiscal discipline, announcing on May 14 that California has eliminated its deficit for the current and next budget years, with the structural gap closed through July 2028. "No deficit this year. No deficit next year," Newsom proclaimed, framing the plan as protecting investments in healthcare, educat

Redding, CA (May 20, 2026) — The Shasta County Board of Supervisors convened its regular meeting on Tuesday, addressing a mix of public safety initiatives, long-term planning, fiscal pressures, and community health concerns amid ongoing local tensions. Shasta County Fire Chief Sean O'Hara Defensible Space Push One of the opening presentations came from Chief Sean O’Hara on the rollout of stayreadyshasta.com, a new resource aimed at helping residents prepare for wildfires and

SAN DIEGO — Two teenagers radicalized online carried out a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, 2026, killing three people before taking their own lives in a nearby vehicle. Authorities are investigating the attack as a hate crime. The shooters were identified as 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Vazquez (sometimes spelled Vasquez). They opened fire at the mosque complex, the largest in San Diego County, which also houses a school. The Atta

In a race that has captivated national attention, former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is mounting a serious—and increasingly viable—challenge for Mayor of Los Angeles. The nonpartisan primary on June 2, 2026, features incumbent Karen Bass and other challengers, but Pratt has surged in the polls through sharp messaging, unfiltered debate performances, and a groundbreaking embrace of AI-generated campaign content.

Simone Anderson instructs the attendees at the New California State convention. May 14, 2026 – Roseville, CA Simone Anderson, an independent researcher and digital commentator who has lived in Egypt, Turkey, and Bahrain and conducted business with Saudi partners, presented her findings on Islam to approximately 150 attendees at the fifth New California constitutional convention held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Roseville. Anderson urged the audi

Some publications list Redding among the best places to live in California - Credit livability.com Social media is once again lighting up with calls for California to secede from the United States. The pitch from liberal Democrats and coastal elites is simple and seductive: California’s economy is so massive that, standing alone, it would rank as the world’s 4th- or 5th-largest economy — bigger than Japan, India, or the United Kingdom. With a 2025 nominal GDP of $4.25–$4.3 tr

Statehood Inching Closer to Reality? Many Hurdles Ahead The “Restored California” movement held its fifth constitutional convention on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Roseville, California. Approximately 150 attendees gathered for a full day of presentations led by Governor Pro Tempore Paul Preston. Speakers included Chriss Street (Chief Financial Officer and Vice President), attorney Robert Thomas, independent researcher Simone Anderson, petroleum en

Shasta County voters head to the polls every election cycle thinking they’re making informed choices on big statewide issues. But too often, what shows up on the ballot is a carefully worded trap. California’s ballot propositions—sold with sunny titles and summaries cooked up by the Attorney General’s office—frequently hide the real costs, tax hikes, or policy shifts until after the votes are counted. It’s not accidental. It’s a feature of a system that lets politicians and s

Photo Credit: msn.com Arcadia, California Mayor Eileen Wang, 58, resigned on Monday, May 11, 2026, after federal prosecutors announced she had been charged with acting as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Wang has agreed to plead guilty to the felony charge as part of a plea deal. The city of Arcadia is located 13 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles and has a population of about 57,000. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the charge via an

Shasta County residents are already feeling the squeeze from sky-high property taxes, inflation, and Sacramento’s endless spending spree. But a hidden financial disaster is quietly building in our local school districts—one that could dwarf the 2008 housing crash and stick our children and grandchildren with the bill for decades. Shasta Union High School and other North State campuses — symbols of community pride, but increasingly tied to long-term debt obligations. Image - K

The first major televised showdown in California’s wide-open 2026 gubernatorial race took place Wednesday night, April 22, on Nexstar stations statewide, including KRON4 in the Bay Area.

“Throughout this investigation, I have learned that there is voter fraud happening in Shasta County, but I am unable to identify a true source or person to file criminal charges against.” That stark conclusion came from Shasta County Sheriff’s Deputy Casey L. Barnhart in his final report dated August 30, 2023, for Case #22SO35986. The investigation began on February 27, 2023, after citizens submitted evidence obtained from the 2020 Election voter records.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans Wednesday for three new California state parks — all in the Central Valley — calling it the biggest expansion of the state park system in decades. The move, unveiled on Earth Day along the San Joaquin River in Fresno, would bring the statewide total to 283 parks if approved.