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Newsom Awards Multi-Million Dollar Diaper Contract to Nonprofit Tied to Wife’s Board — Then Stonewalls Release of Records for Over 60 Days California Governor Gavin Newsom’s “Golden State Start” free diaper program was pitched as a compassionate, first-in-the-nation effort to help new parents. What has unfolded instead looks increasingly like a familiar pattern: a high-profile contract awarded to a nonprofit with personal ties to the First Partner, followed by months of secre

Filling the vacancy left by the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa, James Gallagher won a special election to Congress in June and is heavily favored to win the full term in November. From his new perch in Washington, D.C., he can champion the inland two-state initiative that is already winning formal support from county boards across California — including Shasta. James Gallagher sworn in to finish LaMalfa's term in the House – Roll Call - Credit rollcall.com Newly sworn-in Congressman

On Saturday, July 11, 2025, the Shasta County Republican Central Committee hosted an inspiring Candidate Breakfast at the Win-River Event Center, bringing together local conservatives with three standout Republican nominees for statewide office: Michael E. Gates for Attorney General, Jennifer Hawks for State Treasurer, and Herb Morgan for State Controller. The morning emphasized unity, bold conservative principles, and a shared commitment to restoring law and order, fiscal re

Gavin Newsom signing a Bill - Credit: calmatters.org Sacramento just proved once again that when voters threaten the ruling class, the ruling class changes the rules. On or around July 10, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 181 (AB 181) — a budget trailer bill that guts the power of California’s elected Superintendent of Public Instruction and hands day-to-day control of the California Department of Education to a new Education Commissioner appointed by the Gove

Eureka, CA — June 29, 2026 Humboldt County Sheriff William Hansel delivered a detailed update Monday on the ongoing criminal investigation into Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Fortuna, highlighting the discovery of mass graves containing dozens of dogs and the alleged violation of agreements made with shelters, rescues, and individuals who surrendered animals. According to the Sheriff, Miranda’s Rescue marketed itself as a sanctuary where animals could either be adopted

Citizens Locked in Legal Battle Against Their Own Government to Restore Election Integrity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – (June 25, 2026) REDDING, CALIF. – The California Court of Appeal for the Third Appellate District today denied the State of California’s petition to invalidate Shasta County’s voter-approved election integrity measure, Measure B. The court declined to exercise its original jurisdiction “to review the challenged measure at this time” and directed the State to see

SACRAMENTO — California state agencies are preparing to implement Governor Gavin Newsom’s directive requiring most telework-eligible employees to work in the office at least four days per week beginning July 1, 2026. In response, unions representing tens of thousands of state workers are rallying behind Assembly Bill 1729, a measure that would not outright block the policy but would require agencies to justify in writing why specific roles need in-person attendance. The bill,

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) delivered a stern warning to governors nationwide on June 17, 2026, signaling an unprecedented federal push to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in unemployment insurance (UI) programs. Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, joined by Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, put all 50 states and U.S. territories on notice: states that fail to implement robust anti-fraud measures risk losing federal administrative funding — a step never taken

California Legislature decides that automated navigation systems are still wreaking havoc on small towns' streets - AlgorithmWatch.org California traffic congestion — the kind navigation apps try to help drivers avoid. In the Golden State, where Sacramento Democrats hold unchecked supermajorities, no corner of your daily life seems safe from government meddling. The latest example? Assembly Bill 2015, pushed by East Bay Democrat Buffy Wicks. This bill isn’t just another harml

OPINION I’m proud to have helped gather signatures for Measure B, Shasta County’s Charter Amendment to shut down the cheating methods California allows in our elections. As predicted, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber have sued to overturn it — despite Measure B winning 55.59% of the vote on June 2, 2026. The lawsuit has been served on the County and is on the agenda for the Tuesday, June 16 Board of Supervisors meeting. Will our Supervisors defe

In a decisive move against years of alleged waste, fraud, and mismanagement, the Trump administration’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has suspended federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). This action marks the first major wave of the White House’s broader fraud task force targeting California’s notoriously ineffective homelessness programs. LAHSA, the primary coordinator of billions in taxpayer dollars aimed at addressing ho

Federal authorities arrested Mahender Makhijani, a 44-year-old lawful permanent resident from India living in the affluent Corona del Mar neighborhood of Newport Beach, on charges of bank fraud involving nearly $100 million. The case highlights ongoing concerns about financial crimes, document forgery, and the integrity of lending practices in California's high-end real estate markets. Indian-origin businessman arrested over $100 million bank fraud scheme in California; thre

Photo Credits: (L) localnewsmatters.org and (R) ktvu.com In a major development that should alarm every California property owner, the FBI executed three federal search warrants on Tuesday, June 9, targeting the Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office in Martinez, the home of longtime Assessor Gus Kramer, and the home of Assistant Assessor Vince Robb — who had just won election to succeed Kramer. The raids are part of an ongoing federal investigation reportedly centered on wir

In 2005, former President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of State James A. Baker III co-chaired a bipartisan Commission on Federal Election Reform. Their report, Building Confidence in U.S. Elections, offered 87 practical recommendations to balance ease of voting with strong safeguards following the controversies of 2000 and 2004. Two decades later, California has ignored or directly opposed most of these bipartisan suggestions—especially the integrity measures. The result

As of the latest unofficial results posted Sunday evening (June 7, 2026), Shasta County elections officials have processed most of the ballots from the June 2 Primary Election. The Election Office aims to complete tabulation tomorrow, with the next update expected by 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 8. Note: These are preliminary, unofficial results. Approximately 4,669 ballots remain to be counted across the County and an unknown number across the districts; final certified results wi

In the heart of one of America’s most iconic cities, a shocking reality unfolds nightly: foreign drug gangs, predominantly migrants from Honduras known as the “Hondos,” have seized control of San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. They operate open-air fentanyl and methamphetamine markets with brazen impunity, turning once-vibrant streets into a deadly bazaar where drugs are sold openly to anyone with a few dollars. Even former San Francisco Mayor London Breed acknowledged the

Shasta County voters participated in the Statewide Direct Primary Election and a special primary for Congressional District 1 on Tuesday, June 2. These remain preliminary results. The June 6 evening update added more ballots. Estimated ballots still to be processed: 11,654. Official certification is expected in early July. All figures are unofficial and subject to change. Voter Turnout (Latest – Shasta County) Ballots Cast: 43,717 Registered Voters: 116,380 Turnout: 37.56% (r

Shasta County voters participated in the Statewide Direct Primary Election and a special primary for Congressional District 1 on Tuesday, June 2. These remain preliminary results. The June 4 evening update added more ballots, but thousands (including remaining vote-by-mail and provisional) are still being processed. Official certification is expected in early July. All figures are unofficial and subject to change. Voter Turnout (Latest) Ballots Cast: ~28,515 Registered Voters

Posted by Shasta Unfiltered • June 3, 2026 Shasta County voters participated yesterday in the Statewide Direct Primary Election, consolidated with a special primary to fill the vacancy in Congressional District 1 following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa. These are very early, preliminary results and are unofficial. As of early June 3, only a portion of ballots have been counted — primarily vote-by-mail ballots processed before Election Day. In-person Election Day ballots and

Over 75,000 Workers Impacted by WARN Filings as Companies Head for the Exits California continues to hemorrhage jobs and headquarters at an alarming rate in 2026, with fresh data from Layoff Lookout showing 1,416 WARN Act notices filed so far this year, affecting 75,757 workers statewide. Last year, we were rocked by large oil and gas companies shutting down major operations here in California and moving jobs to other states. The trend is continuing, but more quietly. A com