Family and Children

If you’ve been around for a long time (multi decades!), maybe even born and raised in the North State, attending that very first Redding Rodeo Parade on a Saturday morning in the late 1940s, when you were “knee-high-to-a-grasshopper,” you might say that this year’s Redding Rodeo Parade, held on a splendid May 16, 2026, Saturday morning……”was the best ever.” The late 1940s was when the Redding Rodeo Parade started, 1949 to be exact, and it debuted as the Shasta County Sherif

Now’s the Time for a Relaxed 4-Day Coastal Road Trip from Eureka to Santa Barbara After years of closures due to landslides in Big Sur, California’s legendary Highway 1 is fully open once again. The final stretch at Regent’s Slide reopened in January 2026—months ahead of schedule—restoring the uninterrupted drive along one of America’s most breathtaking coastal routes. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to experience this bucket-list journey, now is the time. From

Photo: Darin Hale for Assembly District 1 Source: votedarinhale.com Palo Cedro, CA – On Saturday evening, May 2, Anderson City Councilmember Darin Hale welcomed a strong turnout for his fundraiser dinner in the heart of the Northstate. The event featured a lively chili cookout under clear skies on a beautiful spring evening, drawing conservative values supporters who enjoyed good food, patriotic camaraderie, and a shared commitment to restoring principled leader

Picture a humid Philadelphia summer night in 1776. Candles flicker in a rented room on Market Street. A tall, red-haired Virginian, thirty-three years old, sits alone at a small writing desk, quill scratching across fresh parchment. Thomas Jefferson pauses, dips the pen again, and writes one of the most revolutionary sentences in human history: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…” Outside, British warships hover in the Delaware River. Ins

After a long and emotional NICU journey, Lorenzo Leone Pasini was discharged and welcomed home by his loving parents, Jessi and Alessio. In their heartfelt new YouTube video “Welcome Home, Lorenzo,” the family captured the joyful moment of the final car seat test — the “click” that meant freedom — and the emotional walk out of the hospital on May 1st. Alessio and Jessi described it as the end of an incredible chapter, with tears flowing as they realized they were finally leav

Jessica Rapoza, softball coach, El Camino College - image eccwarriors.com Torrance, Calif. — Jessica Rapoza, who grew up playing softball in the fields of Redding, California, reached another historic milestone Friday. The Redding native became the all-time winningest coach in El Camino College (ECC) softball history with her 328th victory at the school — a 6-3 win over Fullerton — while pushing her overall head coaching record over 400 wins. From Redding Roots to National Re

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.

The 19-hole, par-60 PDGA-style layout was designed by professional course designer Leonard Muise. Expect dramatic elevation changes, technical wooded fairways, dual tee pads (short and long), and stunning panoramic views of Shasta Lake and the surrounding mountains. Funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars and supported by Flightpath Disc Golf, the course is built to be challenging for experts while remaining fun and accessible for families and beginners alike.

A heartbreaking incident at one of Northern California’s most popular recreational spots has claimed the life of a young child and prompted urgent warnings from authorities about water safety. On Monday, April 6, 2026, a 5-year-old boy drowned at Turntable Bay on Lake Shasta after entering the water without a life jacket. According to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 11:22 a.m. following reports of a missing child in the water. The boy had g

In the midst of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, First Lady Melania Trump has spearheaded a targeted humanitarian diplomacy effort widely referenced in public discourse and social media as the “Bring Them Home” project. Though not formally titled as such in official White House statements, the initiative focuses on reuniting Ukrainian children forcibly displaced or taken to Russia (and Russian-controlled territories) with their families in Ukraine.

In November of 2025, a comprehensive, peer-reviewed study was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that delivered a scathing indictment of “gender-affirming care” for minors, concluding that puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries. These interventions expose children and adolescents to significant, often irreversible harms with virtually no reliable evidence of long-term benefit. Commissioned in response to President Trump’s January

Since Lorenzo Leone Pasini made his dramatic entrance into the world on February 5, 2026, at just 26 weeks and 5 days of gestation, weighing a tiny 2 pounds 2 ounces, his parents Jessi and Alessio have continued to share their raw, heartfelt NICU journey with their online community.

In a proactive undercover operation conducted throughout March 2026, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit (MCU) successfully identified and apprehended three local men accused of attempting to sexually exploit children online. The arrests serve as a sobering wake-up call: dangerous predators continue to actively hunt for victims in digital spaces where children spend much of their time.

Nestled along the scenic banks of the Sacramento River in Redding, California, the Riverview Golf and Country Club remains Shasta County's only private, member-owned gem of a golf course. Founded in 1947, this North State landmark has grown from a nine-hole pioneer course into a full 18-hole championship layout with tennis and pickleball courts, a heated swimming pool, fitness center, river-view dining, and so much more.

In the mid-20th century, entertainment was a communal ritual, often centered around a single television set broadcasting content from just three major over-the-air networks—ABC, CBS, and NBC—or the occasional outing to a movie theater for blockbusters like The Godfather. Programming was rigidly scheduled, with families gathering for prime-time shows such as I Love Lucy or special events, fostering shared cultural moments.

The Pasinis (Jessi and Alessio) have continued sharing heartfelt updates on their son Lorenzo Leone Pasini (born February 5, 2026, at 26 weeks + 5 days gestation, weighing 2 lb 2 oz) since his premature birth. Their content across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok focuses on the NICU journey, with raw, emotional vlogs and short posts emphasizing progress, challenges, gratitude, and community support. Their followers are grateful for Jessi and Alessio’s posts and are

Alessio and Jessi Pasini are an Italian-American couple running the popular YouTube channel @ThePasinis, where they share content about cultural differences, food reactions, recipes, and personal life updates. Alessio was born in the U.S. but raised in Italy and Jessi is from Tennessee. They fell in love, and got married in 2019. They have captured the hearts of their viewers by openly documenting their 6-year infertility struggle, including multiple IVF rounds and a high-r

Imagine embarking on a road trip from your home in the Bay Area, heading north along Interstate 5. The journey begins with the familiar hum of urban California fading into the rearview mirror as you climb into the Sierra Nevada foothills.But then, as you crest a subtle rise north of the mountain—perhaps around Weed or edging toward Montague—the scenery shifts dramatically. The tight, forested confines give way to an immense, open expanse. Rolling hills stretch out like a rump

On January 7, 2026, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., alongside USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030. This marks a dramatic overhaul of federal nutrition policy, reviving the iconic food pyramid format—absent since 2011—and shifting focus toward "real, whole, nutrient-dense foods. The United States is amid a health emergency. This crisis is the result of poor policy choices; i

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.