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Shingletown is gearing up for its biggest community celebration of the year — the Founders Day Parade & Sawdust Festival — set for Saturday, August 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Shingletown Library, located at 7074 Wilson Hill Rd. (corner of Hwy 44 and Wilson Hill Rd.). This beloved annual event brings together locals and visitors for a full day of entertainment, shopping, and nostalgia. Attendees can look forward to: 65+ Vendors offering unique goods, crafts, and m

The City of Anderson is rolling out the red, white, and blue for a memorable community celebration as America marks its 250th birthday. On Friday, July 3, 2026, residents and visitors are invited to North Street for a patriotic parade kicking off at 9:00 a.m. Organizers are calling on the entire community to take part in this historic event, which promises to be filled with patriotism, creativity, and hometown pride. Whether you’re part of a local business, community group, s

Cazenovia, New York — A high-profile school board official who also performed as a drag queen and founded a local Pride organization has been arrested on serious allegations of child sex crimes. Travis Longo, performing as “Anita Buffem,” faces state and federal charges involving explicit communications with a child under 12 and possession of child pornography- Credit: localsyr.com On June 18, 2026, New York State Police arrested Travis J. Longo (also known as Travis Barr-Lon

Shasta County shoppers have lost another familiar retail option. The Eddie Bauer Outlet at Shasta Gateway Outlets in Anderson has closed its doors for good. Shasta Gateway Outlets loses another anchor store - Eddie Bauer closes permanently. Credit: tripadvisor.com The store, located at the Shasta Gateway Outlets (also known as Shasta Outlets) along Highway 273 in Anderson, was part of the national retailer’s full retreat from physical stores in the United States and Canada.

Karmelo Anthony booking photo has been convicted of murder. - Credit: abcnews.com In a case that captured national attention and sparked heated debate over self-defense, race, youth violence, and accountability, a Collin County jury in Texas found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The jury rejected Anthony’s claim of self-defense and sentenced him to 35 years in prison. The incident occurred on Apri

In her book Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion, Allie Beth Stuckey identifies a dangerous distortion: empathy becomes toxic when it encourages us to affirm falsehoods, ignore consequences, or support policies that ultimately harm the very people they claim to help. This concept finds a clear and troubling application in American education today. Across the country—and acutely here in California—policymakers and institutions have relaxed or eliminated

Many Hundreds of People & Dogs Soak Up Great Weather, Small Town Atmosphere, at Old Lewiston Peddlers Faire In 1990, the Lewiston Community Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit set up to revitalize the Trinity County historic town of Lewiston, California, assumed the sponsorship of the Old Lewiston Peddlers Faire, two years after it had begun in 1988. Fast forward 38 years to the present day, specifically Saturday, June 6, 2026, when the Old Lewiston Peddlers Faire was held, a

Imagine arriving in the remote jungles of Gabon in 1977 with little more than faith and determination. Dr. Thompson, a skilled surgeon, and Becky, a trained nurse, faced overwhelming odds from day one. They inherited a basic dispensary at Bongolo Hospital. They transformed it into a full-fledged hospital and surgical center capable of handling complex cases in one of the most challenging environments on Earth.

Shasta County Fair - Credit visitredding.com The Shasta District Fair returns to the Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson from June 17–21, 2026, bringing five days of classic fair fun, family entertainment, livestock shows, carnival rides, live music, food, and exhibits. This year’s theme, “Celebrating California – 175 Years,” honors the state’s rich history and vibrant culture. As Shasta County’s largest annual event, the fair typically draws over 80,000–90,000 attendees

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

Maybe it wasn’t Strawberry Fields (forever), but it definitely was Strawberry Festival (now) when the Happy Valley Strawberry Festival, planted in 1942, sprang up once again on Saturday and Sunday, 5-23/24, 2026, at West Valley High School in Cottonwood, California. If you were there, you probably chuckled with hilarity watching kids, even adults, burying their faces in bowls of strawberries, seeking their 15 minutes of fame, if not for money, but certainly for bragging right

A Testament to Remembrance, Compassion, and Enduring Gratitude: In a world often marked by division and fleeting attention, a heartfelt plea from a Gold Star wife this Memorial Day weekend served as a powerful reminder of the values that bind Americans together: faith in one another, deep respect for sacrifice, and the compassion that flows from remembering those who gave everything for our freedoms. Sharrell Anne Shaw, whose husband, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alan W. Shaw was kil

By Shasta Unfiltered Staff | May 21, 2026 In a move that has left many residents of Clark County shocked and disgusted, the Democrat-dominated Clark County Board of Commissioners opened its May 19, 2026, meeting with an “invocation” delivered by a horn-wearing representative of The Satanic Temple — an activist group known for its provocative anti-Christian stances. The individual leading the invocation was Aron Ra, a prominent atheist activist and YouTuber associated with The

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.