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Redding, CA – January 23, 2026  – The Shasta County Board of Supervisors' regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, showcased the county's ongoing commitment to election integrity, even as Supervisor Allen Long raised questions about Registrar of Voters (ROV) Clint Curtis' proactive public engagement. Local activist Laura Hobbs, during public comments, passionately defended Curtis' transparency initiatives while shedding light on alleged past irregularities, framing the discuss

In a spectacle that turned the snowy peaks of Davos into a geopolitical battlefield, President Donald Trump and his powerhouse team descended on the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week, wielding sharp rhetoric against globalism and dropping a bombshell announcement on Greenland. What was billed as a gathering for "rebuilding trust" quickly devolved into a high-stakes showdown

In the wake of the sudden passing of longtime Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa earlier this month, California's 1st Congressional District finds itself at the center of a complex electoral saga. Governor Gavin Newsom's administration issued a proclamation on January 16, 2026, calling for a special election to fill the vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives. This move, mandated by state law, sets the stage for a high-stakes contest that could reshape the district's re

In a move that has ignited bipartisan outrage and fueled accusations of concealing waste, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2903 on September 25, 2024. The bill was a piece of legislation that promised to shine a much-needed light on the state's staggering $24 billion expenditure on homelessness programs. This bipartisan bill, which sailed through the State Assembly with a unanimous 72-0 vote and the Senate with an equally decisive 40-0,

As the snow-capped peaks of Davos, Switzerland, welcome nearly 3,000 global leaders for the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) from January 19–23, 2026, one figure looms larger than ever: U.S. President Donald Trump. Leading the largest U.S. delegation in history, including key Cabinet members like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump's presence has reshaped the forum's agenda,

California's "jungle primary," formally the top-two system, was marketed as a reform to curb partisanship, empower moderates, and boost voter turnout. Adopted via Proposition 14 in 2010, it allows all candidates to compete on a single primary ballot, with the top two advancing to the general election regardless of party.

A gubernatorial candidate forum was held at Faith Community Church in Redding on January 15th and was open to the public.  Podcast and radio host, Kim Yeater along with Dr. Douglas G. Frank, election integrity advocate, were co-hosting the event. Five conservative candidates presented their ideas about how to fix various issues plaguing California. Election integrity was one of the issues discussed and given high priority by the candidates.

A special tour was conducted on Thursday, January 15, 2026, by Shasta County Registrar of Voters (ROV) Clint Curtis of the Elections Office in Redding for the press, a group of California gubernatorial candidates, “Take Your Power Back Show” host Kim Yeater, and election integrity expert Dr. Douglas G. Frank. After the appointment as Shasta County’s ROV, Curtis has implemented an election transparency camera and ballot processing system that is unparalleled throughout the cou

The U.S. Supreme Court's January 14, 2026, ruling in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections (No. 24-568) is a 7-2 decision affirming that political candidates have Article III standing to challenge state election laws on vote counting in federal races.

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing congressional investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein's network of associates, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have openly defied subpoenas issued by the House Oversight Committee. This refusal, announced earlier today, has ignited partisan tensions on Capitol Hill and raised questions about accountability for high-profile figures.

Leaked audio recordings from a 2021 meeting have become the linchpin in a escalating federal investigation into Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's potential involvement in one of the largest welfare fraud scandals in U.S. history. The tapes, which capture Ellison promising to leverage his office to assist individuals later convicted in the $250 million Feeding Our Future (FOF) scheme, have fueled congressional scrutiny, a criminal referral to the Department of Justice

Redding residents and concerned citizens came out in droves on Tuesday evening, January 13th to voice their concerns and opposition to a proposed Alternative Correction Facility and Future Jail, that was the subject of a rezoning hearing put before the Redding City Planning Commission.  Many safety, economic, and environmental concerns were brought up by 35 speakers at the hearing, which resulted in no action being taken by the Commissioners.

In a move that underscores the Trump administration's stance on immigration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on January 13, 2026, the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia. This humanitarian program, which has protected Somali nationals from deportation since 1991 due to ongoing civil war, instability, and humanitarian crises, will officially expire on March 17, 2026. The decision affects an estimated 2,471 to 2,500 Somali TPS ho

Months before the protests erupted in Iran, its citizens began to quietly withdraw their funds from Iran's banks. As protests have now swept across Iran, the nation's banking sector faces unprecedented strain, with reports of full-scale bank runs. The Iranian regime has responded with withdrawal suspensions. The plummeting value of the currency is fueling fears of systemic collapse.

In a bold move to challenge Democratic dominance in California, Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has named former Democratic State Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero as his preferred running mate for lieutenant governor, dubbing the pairing "California's Golden Ticket." The announcement came on January 12, 2026, with Romero formally declaring her candidacy for lieutenant governor and Hilton endorsing her as part of an informal ticket.

On Thursday, January 15, 2026, six grassroots candidates for California Governor will come together in Shasta County for a special candidate forum focused on election transparency and meaningful election reform. The event is being coordinated by the Take Our California Back Movement and the Shasta County Community. The event, titled a “Take Our California Back” Governor Candidate Forum, will feature: Lewis Herms, Scott Shields, David Collenberg, Leo Zacky, Coby Marcum, Dani

In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump's administration has reshaped Venezuela's political and economic landscape in early 2026. Following a targeted military operation on January 3 that captured former President Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. has asserted direct influence over the country's governance, oil sector, and transitional processes.

On January 5th, Carl DeMaio, a Republican California Assemblymember (District 75) announced his Voter ID Initiative hit 1 million signatures. The proposed constitutional amendment requires voter ID for all California elections, verifies citizenship, and improves voter roll accuracy. DeMaio is targeting 1.2 Million by March 15th to ensure 873,000 verified signatures. 

This summarizes the January 6, 2026 Shasta County Board meeting, that includes the issues that were debated. Supervisor Matt Plummer was unable to garner enough support for his proposal to continue to serve on two committees, nor for his proposal to change the rules for how items are put on the agenda and the way the Board approves their raises. The Teamsters expressed anger at the BOS for wanting to cut their medical benefits, and an outburst at the meeting resulted in ano

In the shadow of President Donald Trump's renewed push for mass deportations, a web of grassroots networks has emerged in states like Minnesota and California to counter U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. These groups, often comprising volunteers, nonprofits, and community advocates, utilize rapid-response systems, encrypted communications, and on-the-ground patrols to monitor and resist federal agents.