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Trump signs Iran MOU at Versailles - Credit: nbcnews.com Redding, CA — President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Palace of Versailles in France. The 14-point framework aims to end recent hostilities and restore critical energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Deal Details The agreement includes: An immediate ceasefire across all fronts. Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz tol

Britain is in the midst of a political earthquake. The May 2026 local elections delivered a humiliating defeat for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government, while Nigel Farage’s Reform UK delivered a stunning populist breakthrough. Recent developments, including a high-profile by-election, have intensified pressure on Starmer and raised urgent questions about the future direction of the United Kingdom. For readers in Shasta County and across America watching from afar,

Editor’s Note: The following is the full text of a letter emailed to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors by Redding resident Bruce Russell on June 19, 2026. Mr. Russell has given Shasta Unfiltered permission to publish it as a Letter to the Editor. It addresses the Board’s 4–0 vote on June 16 to refuse to defend Measure B, which passed with 55.6% of the vote. Honorable Supervisors, Your 4–0 vote on June 16, 2026, refusing to defend Measure B — a measure passed by 55.6% of

Vingenzo Colletti's Profile Picture on Facebook Shasta County, CA — A 47-year-old Palo Cedro man died Thursday evening after the boat he was on struck the shoreline at Town Creek Cove on the Sulanharas Creek Arm (formerly known as the Squaw Creek Arm) of Shasta Lake, ejecting three people into the water. According to a Shasta County Sheriff’s Office media release, at approximately 5:21 p.m. on June 18, 2026, the single-vessel boating collision threw Vingenzo “Vinnie” Anthony

Mike Michalak, speaking at Redding City Council Meeting Redding, CA — After nearly 50 years of silence at public meetings, Mike Michalak, owner of The Fly Shop® in Redding, addressed the Redding City Council on June 16, 2026, to strongly oppose plans for a 1,200-bed jail, male re-entry program facility, and alternative custody campus at the Eastside Road location along the Sacramento River, adjacent to the River Ranch neighborhood. Michalak, who co-founded The Fly Shop in Apr

The Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park held its grand opening and dedication ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026, with public access scheduled to begin Friday on Juneteenth. The star-studded event featured performances by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Bono, and others, along with appearances by former presidents. Supporters described the $850 million privately funded complex as a beacon of hope and community engagement for Chicago’s South Side. Aerial and exterior

L.A. noncitizen voting proposal awaits key Monday hearing, sponsored by Councilmember Huto Soto-Martinez. Credit: dailynews.com In a 10-5 vote on Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council advanced a sweeping charter reform package to the November 3, 2026 ballot. Central to it is Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez’s proposal that would empower the council — after voter approval — to allow non-citizens (legal residents and potentially undocumented immigrants) to vote in citywide e

Redding, CA — The Redding City Council convened its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, addressing a packed agenda that highlighted tourism promotion, long-term infrastructure planning, water management, and wildfire preparedness amid an early heat wave. Councilmembers in attendance were Mayor Mike Littau, Vice-Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Councilmembers Jack Munns, Erin Resner, and Tenessa Audette. The evening opened with presentations on tourism and downtown revitalizati

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) delivered a stern warning to governors nationwide on June 17, 2026, signaling an unprecedented federal push to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in unemployment insurance (UI) programs. Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, joined by Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, put all 50 states and U.S. territories on notice: states that fail to implement robust anti-fraud measures risk losing federal administrative funding — a step never taken

California Legislature decides that automated navigation systems are still wreaking havoc on small towns' streets - AlgorithmWatch.org California traffic congestion — the kind navigation apps try to help drivers avoid. In the Golden State, where Sacramento Democrats hold unchecked supermajorities, no corner of your daily life seems safe from government meddling. The latest example? Assembly Bill 2015, pushed by East Bay Democrat Buffy Wicks. This bill isn’t just another harml

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.

Carole & Dennis Bartels, founders of Bartels Giant Burger - Redding, Anderson & Corning fixtures. Their newest location is in Red Bluff Update - June 19, 2026 On Thursday, June 18, Shasta Unfiltered's very own man-about-town, Jerry Sanchez proudly presented the original portrait that famed forensic artist, Robert Exner prepared of Carole and Dennis Bartels. Original Article: Do you remember that mid ‘70s Rod Stewart song, with the following, very apropos, lyric: “Young hear

Shasta County, CA — On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting featuring a closed session on vaguely worded “anticipated litigation.” The public soon learned the item stemmed from a June 4 incident at the Elections Department, possibly triggered by insubordinate conduct by one supervisory employee. Clerk/Registrar Clint Curtis had reportedly been trying to obtain needed information from that employee to complete critical reconcili

In a story that perfectly captures the hypocrisy of corporate "diversity" in 2026, the San Francisco Giants hosted their annual Pride Night on June 12 against the Chicago Cubs. Players were expected to don special rainbow-themed caps featuring the team's logo in Pride colors. Several pitchers—Landen Roupp (the starter), JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker—complied but added a personal touch: they wrote "Gen 9:12-16" (or similar) on their caps with a marker. Genesis 9:12-16 recounts

UFC Freedom 250 transformed the White House South Lawn into a massive celebration of American freedom on June 14, 2026 — the target of a foiled terror plot. Credit: i.abcnewsfe.com On June 14, 2026, the White House South Lawn hosted one of the most spectacular events in modern American history: UFC Freedom 250. Part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, the event drew thousands of spectators, fighters, and d

OPINION In a stunning act of cowardice, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors has made their allegiance crystal clear with a 4-0 vote: they stand with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Secretary of State Shirley Weber, and the one-party Sacramento machine rather than with the citizens who overwhelmingly passed Measure B. Measure B was approved by a clear majority of Shasta voters in the June primary. The passage of Measure B was a straightforward exercise in local self

The City of Redding invites the entire community to celebrate Independence Day at the treasured Freedom Festival, set for Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Redding Civic Auditorium grounds (700 Auditorium Drive). This free, family-friendly event promises an evening of food, live music, and a spectacular fireworks display — one of the largest in California. Recent changes in the management of the Redding Civic Auditorium will not affect this beloved annual tradition. The Freedom

Opinion On June 2, 2026, the voters of Shasta County delivered a resounding message: We demand honest, verifiable elections. Measure B passed by a clear majority—55.59% Yes (29,170 votes) to 44.41% No—amending our County Charter to require in-person Election Day voting with limited absentee exceptions, photo ID at the polls, precinct-level hand counts, and independent local management of voter rolls. This wasn’t a close call or a partisan stunt. It was the democratic will of

All these empty office spaces belong to someone. - Credit: nytimes.com As Margaret Thatcher famously observed, “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” In 2026, New York City and Seattle provide textbook examples. Decades of progressive policies—sky-high taxes, heavy regulations, and expansive social spending—have strained budgets, prompting more tax hikes on businesses and high earners. The result? Major employers, founders, and wo

Texas politician and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico proudly identifies as a Presbyterian, a seminarian at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and an active member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin—a congregation aligned with the progressive wing of the Presbyterian Church (USA) (PC(USA)). Talarico frequently invokes his faith to advocate for positions on abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, and progressive social causes, reflecting the denomination’s embrac