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Data Manipulation at the CDC and Defense Department Being Investigated - The “safe and effective” narrative about the COVID-19 vaccines is unraveling and civil and criminal cases are being pursued, aided by several whistleblowers and new audits that have been conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the President Donald J. Trump administration. 

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.

The Redding Police Department urgently needs your help in locating a missing at-risk woman. Trena Borello , age 61, has been missing since approximately 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 25, 2025 . Description: - Height: 5'4" - Weight: 110 lbs - Hair: Gray - Eyes: Brown Last seen wearing: - Long black leather coat - Gray pants - Black-and-white striped shirt Ms. Borello was last seen at the Walmart located at 1515 Dana Drive in Redding, California . She spoke with family member

In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump, American special forces conducted a large-scale military operation in Venezuela early this morning, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The raid, which involved airstrikes on key military and infrastructure sites

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.

In a state already grappling with soaring living costs and climate-driven disasters, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)—California's largest utility, serving over 16 million residents—has come under intense scrutiny for what critics describe as predatory pricing tactics reminiscent of the Gilded Age's Robber Barons.Since 2020, PG&E's residential rates have surged by an estimated 60% on average (ranging from 50-70% across customer classes)

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.

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.

The HHS has paused federal childcare funding nationwide after videos posted on X (formerly Twitter) exposed apparent fraud in Minnesota program.  States must now provide receipts, photos, attendance records, and inspection data before funds resume.  Independent journalist Nick Shirley last week posted videos that he claims expose $110 million in fraud, after he went to several daycare centers in Minneapolis. 

December 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026 This report covers notable incidents, arrests, and enforcement activities reported by the Redding Police Department, Anderson Police Department, Shasta County Sheriff's Office, and California Highway Patrol (CHP) Northern Division for the period December 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026. Data is compiled from publicly available sources including agency press releases, social media posts, and daily logs. Names are included where publicly disclosed.

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.

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

As California baby boomers enter their retirement and end-of-life years, a seismic shift is underway in the state's real estate landscape. Proposition 19, passed in 2020 and effective for intergenerational transfers since Feb 16, 2021, has dramatically restricted the ability of families to pass down homes without massive property tax hikes. What was once a generous exclusion allowing parents to transfer low property tax bases to children—preserving family legacies for generat

As another year comes to an end, I am grateful for the many blessings that God has bestowed on us, both upon my family and upon our great country, the United States of America. We are making progress in many areas, most importantly, in the spiritual reawakening of our people, grounded in the love that Jesus Christ poured out unto humanity through his sacrifice and through his teachings. He offered us eternal salvation, no matter our sinful nature, as long as we trust in Him.

Food labels like "sell-by," "best-by," and "use-by" dates are ubiquitous on grocery items, yet they often sow confusion among shoppers. It is estimated that 3 billion pounds of food / year is wasted due to labeling confusion. A 2025 survey indicates that 88% households regularly discard foods at or near these dates.

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.

The Pacific Northwest's fuel supply chain, long characterized by its fragility, came under scrutiny in late November 2025 when Oregon faced a potential gasoline shortage due to a pipeline failure. While the incident was contained without widespread disruptions, it exposed structural weaknesses that could cascade across the West Coast. Oregon's reliance on imported fuels, compounded by stringent environmental regulations and regional refinery pressures, mirrors trends in Calif

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.

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).

Now I hear that there are a more than a few folks in Shasta County who want to vote on a bill to make our elections more secure. They want Shasta County to adopt things like hand counted ballots and voter ID. Can you believe it? Now I’m not sure why anybody would get hot-under-the-collar about making elections more secure. Seems like a good thing to me. But some, including one of our county supervisors, have said that they shouldn’t do it because they’re breaking the law. A l