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Corporation for Public Broadcasting Dissolves
In a move that marks the abrupt end of a 58-year era in American media, the board of directors for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) voted unanimously on Monday to dissolve the organization.However, accusations of left-wing bias have dogged public broadcasters since the 1980s, intensifying during the Trump administrations. Conservative critics, including think tanks like The Heritage Foundation, argued that PBS and NPR had devolved into "radical left-wing echo cha

Rex Ballard
15 hours ago7 min read


Barry Tippin Retirement Price Tag
Tippin joined the City of Redding in 2004 as Assistant Director of Development Services (often associated with engineering roles). He progressed to Director of the Transportation and Engineering Department, then to Director of Redding Electric Utility (REU). In early 2017, he advanced to Assistant City Manager, and later that year was appointed interim City Manager before becoming permanent City Manager. This career spanned over 21 years of service.

Rex Ballard
15 hours ago6 min read


Congressmnan Doug LaMalfa Dies Suddenly
News reports indicte that A 911 call was placed from Congressman LaMalfa's residence at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, reporting a medical emergency. Emergency personnel responded immediately and transported LaMalfa to Enloe Health in Chico, where he was taken into emergency surgery. He sadly died during the surgical procedure at 3:20 a.m. on January 6, 2026

Rex Ballard
15 hours ago5 min read


Exposing Gavin Newsom's Mansion Empire
Newsom has acquired multiple multimillion-dollar properties, often through opaque LLCs and family-linked entities. Critics, including federal investigators, whistleblowers, and investigative journalists, allege these purchases are fueled not just by his pre-political business success but by a web of corruption involving misused taxpayer dollars, donor favors, and money laundering schemes.

Rex Ballard
1 day ago14 min read


Gavin Newsom's Political Legacy in California
Gavin Newsom, California's Governor since January 2019 (following Lieutenant Governor 2011–2019 and San Francisco Mayor 2004–2011), has built his California political career atop a mountain of ambitious progressive policies. With his California career coming to an end its important to examine his legacy.

Rex Ballard
2 days ago19 min read


California AG Rob Bonta is Prioritizing Undocumented Immigrants Over Taxpayer Burdens
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has emerged as one of the nation's most aggressive defenders of undocumented immigrants, using the power of his office—and millions in taxpayer dollars—to shield non-citizens from federal enforcement while ensuring their access to state and federal benefits funded largely by California residents.
Since taking office in 2021 and winning election in 2022, Bonta has filed dozens of lawsuits against the federal government, with a sharp escal

Elisa Ballard
2 days ago5 min read


California Closing Fifth Prision
California's criminal justice system has been ravaged by a decade of radical progressive reforms that prioritized leniency over public safety, leading to surging crime, strained resources, and a deliberate reduction in incarceration. Four prisons closed to date and a fifth is scheduled

Rex Ballard
3 days ago5 min read


Organized Crime -- Congressional Stock Trading
In the hallowed halls of Capitol Hill, where laws are crafted and secrets whispered, a select group of politicians has turned public service into a personal jackpot.

Rex Ballard
4 days ago6 min read


Open Carry in California?
In a pivotal ruling that underscores the inviolability of the Second Amendment, a federal appeals court has declared California's broad prohibition on openly carrying firearms unconstitutional.

Rex Ballard
4 days ago5 min read


Another Company Heads to Texas
Leprino's exit fits a troubling pattern of businesses fleeing California, where high taxes, burdensome regulations, and utility costs make sustainability challenging—even for established giants. While Leprino retains other non-manufacturing operations in the state, this closure signals a stark choice many businesses are facing: adapt to mounting pressures or relocate for survival.

Rex Ballard
4 days ago4 min read


The California Exodus Continues
As of January 2026, the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Fairfield, California—a community landmark since 1976—is preparing for its imminent closure, scheduled between February 9–22. The decision by the global brewing giant to shut down the facility has stunned locals, particularly coming just 18 months after a $7 million upgrade.

Rex Ballard
5 days ago4 min read


Shasta County DA Stephanie Bridgett and the Zogg Fire Settlement
The 2020 Zogg Fire, ignited by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) equipment, killed four people and destroyed hundreds of structures in Shasta County. In May 2023, District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett negotiated a $50 million civil settlement with PG&E, dismissing remaining criminal charges in exchange for $5 million in civil penalties and $45 million in charitable contributions for fire prevention, community recovery, and local nonprofits. Notably, none of the settlement funds w

Rex Ballard
5 days ago7 min read


DA Stephanie Bridgett, Shasta County Named in Lawsuit
Shasta DA Stephanie Bridgett faces a lawsuit over alleged misuse of public resources for campaign work. A sustained violation and whistleblower claims raise broader accountability questions.

Elisa Ballard
7 days ago9 min read


California Wealth Tax - the Final Nail...
Efforts to impose a wealth tax in California have repeatedly faltered in the state Legislature, where progressive proposals aimed at tapping the fortunes of the ultra-rich have died without reaching a full vote amid opposition from business groups, moderate Democrats, and even Gov. Gavin Newsom. Now unions will begin to collect ballot signatures to bypass the legislature and take it to the voters.

Rex Ballard
7 days ago4 min read


A Viral Exposé Ignites National Scrutiny
In late December 2025, a series of videos by 23-year-old citizen journalist Nick Shirley thrust Minnesota's long-simmering child care fraud issues into the national spotlight. Shirley's investigative footage, starting with his December 26 YouTube upload titled "I Investigated Minnesota’s Billion Dollar Fraud Scandal," alleged widespread abuse of taxpayer funds in the state's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).

Rex Ballard
Dec 30, 20256 min read


California's Largest Export - Jobs!
As of December 27, 2025, critics continue to describe jobs as California's "largest export," a stark commentary on the state's ongoing loss of employment opportunities. This trend is fueled by corporate headquarters relocations, refinery and manufacturing plant closures, policy-driven layoffs, and a steady out-migration of residents seeking better prospects elsewhere. California employers have announced 173,022 job cuts from January to November 2025 alone

Rex Ballard
Dec 28, 202515 min read


U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria on Christmas Day
In a powerful and long-awaited demonstration of American leadership, the United States carried out precision airstrikes on Christmas Day against Islamic State-linked terrorist camps in northwest Nigeria. The operation marks a historic turning point, finally delivering a forceful response to the relentless war waged against Christians in the country—one that has claimed tens of thousands of lives while previous Nigerian governments did little to protect their Christian citizen

Rex Ballard
Dec 28, 20259 min read


More Claims of Voter Fraud
In the wake of the 2020 and 2024 U.S. presidential elections, allegations of voter fraud and systemic vulnerabilities have continued to swirl, particularly amplified in late 2025 amid new investigations and resurfaced testimonies. Meanwhile, various audits, court rulings, and official reports continue to affirm the security of these elections.

Rex Ballard
Dec 28, 20259 min read


What's a Fascist?
• A society without liberals can’t adapt.
• A society without conservatives can’t remain stable.
We need both perspectives, and we need to stop demonizing the other side just because they don't agree with us. Both sides have a place in civil society.

Gary Peyrot
Dec 27, 20252 min read


Executive Orders Signed by Donald Trump in December 2025
As of December 22, 2025, President Donald Trump has signed eight executive orders during the month of December. These orders cover a range of topics, including economic security, technology policy, investor protection, national security threats, medical research, federal operations, space exploration, and federal pay adjustments.

Rex Ballard
Dec 23, 20255 min read
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