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As the clock ticks toward the 2026 midterm elections, a high-stakes federal lawsuit challenging California's newly approved congressional redistricting maps under Proposition 50 has wrapped up its expedited hearing, leaving the state's political landscape hanging in the balance.

Rolling hills blanketed in lush vineyards, glasses clinking at sun-drenched tastings, and a booming industry that turned California into the world's fourth-largest wine producer. From the 1990s through the early 2010s, the Golden State's wine scene was a veritable gold rush. Fueled by Baby Boomers' insatiable thirst for sophisticated sips, production soared—reaching peaks of over 4 million tons of grapes crushed annually in the mid-2010s.

On December 14, 2025, two people were found dead inside a Brentwood home in Los Angeles owned by director and actor Rob Reiner. Authorities from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical aid call around 3:30 p.m. PT and discovered the bodies of a man approximately 78 years old and a woman approximately 68 years old. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) arrived shortly after and initiated an investigation.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on December 5 to review the legality of President Trump's executive directive aiming to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, a move lower courts have deemed unconstitutional.  Oral arguments are expected to take place in the spring of 2026.

California has a Gasoline Crisis - Are we approaching $10/gallon for gas? Gasoline prices are high and headed higher.

National News FBI Arrests Suspect in Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Plot : Federal agents apprehended Brian Cole, accused of planting two non-detonating pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The 30-year-old Virginia man is an autistic recluse and computer nerd who has no party affiliation his grandmother told the Daily Mail on Friday. It was reported that Cole admitted to planting

In one of the most aggressive federal election-integrity operations in modern American history, Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for Civil Rights Harmeet K. Dhillon has compelled the Department of Justice to demand complete, unredacted voter registration databases from all 50 states. The stated purpose is simple and backed by statute: enforce the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Section 8 of the NVRA states that voter roll list maintenance is a requirement.

Lara Logan interviewed Gary Berntsen and Ralph Pezzullo for over 2 hours posting it on her X account which has so far received 1.1 million views.  Ralph Pezzullo has written a new book entitled “Stolen Elections – The Takedown of Democracies Worldwide,” using sources that Berntsen, one of the most decorated CIA operations officers in recent history and his whistleblower partner Martin Rodil have been able to uncover during a 4-year investigation. 

In a riveting hour-long broadcast that crackled with revelations, Shasta County's outspoken Registrar of Voters (ROV), Clint Curtis, joined hosts Terry Rapoza, Janet Chandler and Win Carpenter for the latest episode of Jefferson State of Mine on KCNR 96.5 FM and 1460AM. Airing live from downtown Redding on November 30, 2025, the show delved deep into the heart of California's electoral dysfunction, from suspiciously lopsided Prop 50 results to potential fraud in past Shasta p

On November 27, 2025, a tragic ambush near the White House left two National Guard members wounded, with 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom succumbing to her injuries the following day.  The suspect, 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who had entered the U.S. via Operation Allies Welcome in 2021 and was granted asylum earlier that year.

A Clinton-appointed Judge in the Eastern District of Virginia, Cameron Currie, tossed both indictments against Letitia James and James Comey due to a claim that Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed as an Interim U.S. Attorney.  New York Attorney General Letitia James was charged with bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.  Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proc

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to Prioritize Treatment and Work Over Permanent Housing – HUD Secretary Scott Turner stated on Fox Business program that the root problem of homelessness is mental illness and drug addiction/drug abuse.  He wants to restore accountability to a system that has been a has been a slush fund for nonprofits around the country who were being rewarded for the more people they have in their system. 

The Redding Police Department announced the arrests of three local men following a joint investigation with the Sacramento Area Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The suspects face charges related to the possession, production, and/or distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), commonly referred to as child pornography.

Shasta County Republican Assembly Hosted a "Meet and Greet" for Pastor Ché Ahn on Saturday November 15th. Pastor Ahn feels he is being directed by God to run for Governor of California. He revealed his close ties with Pastor Bill Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding as well as what he plans to do when he becomes governor to bring back righteousness, affordability, and prosperity to the State. Ahn's track record is one of courage in the face of COVID lockdowns, having sued t

President Donald Trump on Friday, November 14, 2025, rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food products, including beef, tomatoes, bananas, and coffee, as Americans struggle with the high cost of groceries. The new exemption also covers a wide range of tropical foods such as mangoes, avocados, coconuts, pineapples, cocoa, and spices.

Geomagnetic Storms Light Up Skies with Northern Lights Vivid northern lights dazzled viewers across numerous U.S. states on the night of November 12, 2025, triggered by intense geomagnetic storms, with forecasters anticipating continued displays into November 13. The rare auroral event, visible as far south as the Midwest and Northeast, provided a stunning natural phenomenon but also raised concerns about minor disruptions to power grids and satellite communications. – Space

NEW CALIFORNIA STATE "LIMITED" VOTE NOVEMBER 11, 2025 At the 13th New California State Constitutional Convention on July 1, 2025 in Visalia, CA the Delegates and Legislature overwhelming passed in principle the New California State Constitution. The passage of the New California State Constitution was the culmination of a process that began at the 1st Constitutional Convention on July 21, 2018 at Harris Ranch, CA. Now after 8 years and 13 Constitutional Conventions later we h

Courtesy of Che Ahn for Governor 2026 Redding, CA – Ché Ahn, Republican candidate for Governor of California, will attend a meet-and-greet event in Redding on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Donaldson Fine Art Center , located at 1232 Center Street in downtown Redding. As a champion for faith, family, and bold reforms, Ché Ahn is committed to addressing the pressing issues facing Californians, including the protection of the family, election inte

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The Shasta County Supervisors are given a presentation from Assemblyman James Gallagher to adopt a resolution which supports Assembly Joint Resolution 23 (Gallagher) for the formation of a new state. With the passage of Prop 50, which further erodes Republican representation, Assemblyman James Gallagher argues that California should be divided into two states: one tailored to urban needs and another to conservative priorities. It passed with a 3:2 vote.