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supremecourt.gov In a strong 9-0 decision on April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major victory for free speech, associational rights, and faith-based nonprofits. In First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin, the justices ruled that crisis pregnancy centers can immediately challenge intrusive state subpoenas in federal court when those demands objectively chill their First Amendment rights. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the unanimous opinion, reversing

supremecourt.gov In a single day of landmark rulings on April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decisive victory for common sense and states’ rights. The high court struck down Louisiana’s racially gerrymandered congressional map. nytimes.com Video: Supreme Court rules on Louisiana redistricting (NBC News) Redistricting: Court Reins in Racial Gerrymandering In Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Louisiana’s map creating a second majority-Black

Teacher Strikes, Explained: Recent Strikes, Where They’re Illegal, and More Image - edweek.org Shasta County teachers, parents, and taxpayers—pay close attention. If you’ve ever assumed your local educators’ union dues were going straight to better classrooms, higher salaries, or stronger contracts for the people actually teaching our kids, a bombshell new report says think again. According to a detailed investigation by Defending Education, the National Education Association

Federal prosecutors in the D.C. metro area delivered a triple blow today to high-level officials tied to the Biden administration and earlier controversies. Two cases involve career bureaucrats accused of betraying public trust—one at the Department of Veterans Affairs and one at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases—while the third targets former FBI Director James Comey. For Shasta County veterans still dealing with glitchy health records, families scarr

A special meeting of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors was held Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, to consider censuring Registrar of Voters (ROV) Clint Curtis over substantiated findings of managerial misconduct following an investigation.

Opinion Piece Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn - Image politico.com I have been calling it for years: the left doesn’t “believe” in climate change — they worship it. And on Monday, April 28, 2026, that religious zeal was on full, unhinged display during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on the EPA’s FY2027 budget. Watch the full heated exchange here EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin — the no-nonsense Trump appointee who actually believes in following the law instead of ch

Another violent attack aimed at President Donald J. Trump was stopped in its tracks Saturday night when a 31-year-old California teacher and Caltech graduate allegedly stormed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner and opened fire.

ActBlue, the dominant online fundraising platform powering Democratic candidates and progressive causes, is confronting its most intense scrutiny in years. Multiple congressional committees, the Texas Attorney General, and federal investigators are examining whether the organization loosened fraud safeguards, accepted potentially illegal foreign and straw-donor contributions, and misled lawmakers about its vetting processes.

Shasta County Board of Supervisors to Consider Censuring Curtis at Special Meeting on Tuesday April 26, 2026 — Shasta County Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis disclosed to Shasta Unfiltered on Sunday that he intends to file a defamation lawsuit against one or more Elections Office employees who lodged false complaints against him with the County’s Human Resources Department. The Shasta County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, April 28, to consid

And Why the Way It Happened Is Now Under Fire Imagine quitting your job one day, starting to collect a big retirement check the next, then getting right back into the same office with your full salary on top. Sounds like a sweet deal, right? That’s exactly what Shasta County Sheriff Michael Johnson did in early 2022 — and it’s all perfectly allowed under California law. But the how of it has former Supervisor Patrick Jones sounding alarms about secret shortcuts and broken rul

As first reported by Shasta Unfiltered in December 2025, former Shasta County Supervisor Patrick Jones filed a major civil lawsuit in Shasta County Superior Court against District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett and Shasta County, seeking approximately $56 million in combined damages and punitive awards. Click here for that article

In a bombshell April 19, 2026, appearance on Jefferson State of Mine (KCNR Radio), former Shasta County Supervisor Patrick Jones dropped new details about the “double-dipping” arrangement involving Sheriff Michael Johnson that go well beyond what Shasta Unfiltered previously reported.

The first major televised showdown in California’s wide-open 2026 gubernatorial race took place Wednesday night, April 22, on Nexstar stations statewide, including KRON4 in the Bay Area.

Some of you may be asking yourself, "Who is Spencer Pratt?" Let me explain, in a city drowning in tents, trash, crime, and broken promises, Los Angeles voters are desperate for someone—anyone—who will actually say what’s obvious: the system is rigged, the leadership has failed, and “more programs” aren’t the answer. Enter Spencer Pratt.

Virginia voters narrowly approved a Democratic-backed constitutional amendment on April 21 that would temporarily let the General Assembly redraw congressional districts outside the normal decennial process — a move widely viewed as an attempt to counter Republican gerrymandering efforts in other states ahead of the 2026 midterms. But within 24 hours, a Republican-favorable circuit court ruling halted certification of the results, setting up a fast-track showdown at the Virgi

The Redding City Council convened for its regular meeting on April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The session was notably short, with limited open-session business before the council returned to closed session. Mayor Mike Littau presided, with all council members present following roll call.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is out there on the national stage right now, touting his shiny new memoir Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery as a runaway bestseller. The book hit the New York Times list. It’s a USA Today #1. Newsom’s team bragged that it sold tens of thousands of copies “organically” within hours of its release on February 24.

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned, the White House announced Monday afternoon. Communications Director Steven Cheung described the move as voluntary, saying Chavez-DeRemer is leaving “to take a position in the private sector.” He praised her work protecting American workers, enacting fair labor practices, and expanding skills training. The timing of her departure coincides with emerging allegations of an inappropriate romantic relationship with a subord

The three candidates vying for Shasta County’s District 5 Board of Supervisors seat offered sharply contrasting visions Thursday evening, April 16, 2026, during a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters at the Frontier Senior Center. Incumbent Supervisor Chris Kelstrom, Anderson City Councilmember Michael Gallagher, and retired nurse and business owner Gary Oxley each highlighted their backgrounds while sparring over public safety, infrastructure funding, family

In a stunning development that could reshape the Middle East and global energy markets, President Donald Trump announced late Friday that peace negotiations with Iran have reached a decisive breakthrough. Iran has publicly declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open to all commercial ship traffic for the remainder of the current ceasefire, a move Trump hailed as Tehran “capitulating on all points.”