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At the Redding City Council’s regular meeting, Redding Electric Utility (REU) Director Nicholas Zettel presented on the proposed multi-year rate increases. He noted that the two public workshops held on February 26 had low attendance. Zettel recommended postponing the vote until the next council meeting on March 17 to allow for additional workshops at varied times and locations. Councilmember Tenessa Audette was the only member actively pushing back on the rate hikes.

The Shasta County Republican Central Committee (Shasta GOP) hosted a candidate reception at the Gaia Hotel last Friday evening, February 27, 2026.  There were several hundred people in attendance and the atmosphere was electric.   Three candidates and a surprise guest speaker each brought amazing clarity and revelations to issues that all Californians are facing.

In a brazen display of fiscal maneuvering, the City of Redding is poised to ram through an 18% cumulative electric rate increase over the next 3.5 years via the Redding Electric Utility (REU)—just months after voters decisively rejected a proposed 1% sales tax hike in the November 2025 election. Measure A, which aimed to boost the city's sales tax from 7.25% to 8.25% and generate an estimated $30 million annually, was shot down by a resounding 63-64% of voters.

Yet, amidst this chaos, we must recognize a deeper truth: we are not merely witnesses to geopolitical strife but participants in an ancient, cosmic battle between the Light of the Lord and the forces of evil on earth. This is no metaphor for the faint-hearted; it is the spiritual reality described in Scripture.

In the heart of Lake County, California, the residents of Clearlake's Burns Valley neighborhood have been thrust into an ongoing nightmare following a massive sewage spill on January 11, 2026. A ruptured sewer main unleashed 2.9 million gallons of untreated sewage over 37.5 hours, contaminating homes, yards, Burns Valley Creek, and the shallow aquifer that supplies drinking water to hundreds.

In a landmark 6-3 decision issued on March 2, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked enforcement of California's Assembly Bill 1955 (AB 1955), a 2024 law that prohibited schools from notifying parents about changes in their child's gender identity, such as the use of different names or pronouns, without the student's consent.

Over 10,000 Shasta County citizens signed the petition to qualify Measure B for the ballot. Now they—and all concerned residents—have the opportunity to show up, submit a speaker card early, and speak up to defend direct democracy against preemptive legal challenges. This is a rare and valuable window for citizens to directly urge the Board to take action in defense of a voter-qualified measure. With the April 10 court hearing looming, your voice could influence whether the

Redding homeowners, your electric bills could rise significantly if the proposed Redding Electric Utility (REU) rate hikes are approved—and the Redding City Council is set to hold the decisive public hearing tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall (777 Cypress Avenue). This is your critical opportunity to have your voice heard before a vote that could lock in four years of annual 4.5% increases starting April 1, 2026.

Say hello to these adorable 5-month-old siblings, Winston and Willow (born August 14, 2025)! They're a super-cute mix: half French Bulldog (mama) and half Basset Hound (papa). Expect the best of both worlds—those classic Frenchie smushy faces, playful energy, and those long, floppy Basset ears that will melt your heart!

As President Donald J. Trump's second term accelerates into 2026, a pattern of aggressive foreign policy maneuvers is emerging, prompting analysts to question whether these actions are isolated responses or pieces in a larger strategic puzzle.

In the mid-20th century, entertainment was a communal ritual, often centered around a single television set broadcasting content from just three major over-the-air networks—ABC, CBS, and NBC—or the occasional outing to a movie theater for blockbusters like The Godfather. Programming was rigidly scheduled, with families gathering for prime-time shows such as I Love Lucy or special events, fostering shared cultural moments.

Elementary school, middle school, and high school students in Shasta County are invited to submit artwork to the Shasta County American Story Art Contest offered by the Shasta County Administrative Office. Overall winners will be selected by grade group, and their artwork will be displayed at the Shasta County Administrative Center in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America’s independence.  Winners will be recognized during the June 30th Board of Supervisors meeting.

Clint Curtis, the current Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters (ROV), hosted a fundraising dinner for his 2026 election campaign on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Anderson VFW Hall located at 3210 W. Center St., Anderson, CA 96007. The event focused on supporting "elections every citizen can trust," with doors opening at 4:00 PM and dinner served at 6:00 PM. It featured a catered meal by Rocking P BBQ and a live auction.

The Pasinis (Jessi and Alessio) have continued sharing heartfelt updates on their son Lorenzo Leone Pasini  (born February 5, 2026, at 26 weeks + 5 days gestation, weighing 2 lb 2 oz) since his premature birth. Their content across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok focuses on the NICU journey, with raw, emotional vlogs and short posts emphasizing progress, challenges, gratitude, and community support.  Their followers are grateful for Jessi and Alessio’s posts and are

In the early hours of Sunday, a mass shooting at Buford's Backyard Beer Garden on West 6th Street in downtown Austin left two civilians dead and 14 others wounded, with the gunman killed by police, bringing the total fatalities to three. The incident, occurring just one day after joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran, is being probed by the FBI as a potential act of terrorism, with emerging evidence suggesting it may have been a retaliatory attack motivated by the geopo

The Anderson, California, Union High School, and the late, legendary football coach and teacher, Robert Lee “Bob” Reid Jr., were front and center as many, many dozens of South County-ians turned out for the 38th annual School…And…Community…Solidarity (SACS) fundraiser dinner/auction inside Fusaro Hall on the Shasta District Fair and Event Center grounds. Amongst the impressive number of people that attended the SACS event were Chris Workman,  the retired CEO of the Shasta Dis

The Shasta County Republican Assembly, a volunteer-driven, grassroots organization and chartered chapter of the California Republican Assembly (CRA) has endorsed and pledged its strong support to Clint Curtis for the position of Shasta County Clerk, which will appear on the June 2, 2026, ballot

In California's public schools, critics argue that state laws have turned education into an ideological battleground, mandating the normalization of homosexuality, transgenderism, and related topics from kindergarten onward. These "woke" policies, framed as inclusivity, leave parents with few options to opt out, prioritizing state-mandated narratives over family values. While local pushback is rising, broader reforms are needed to reclaim classrooms.

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, the United States and Israel initiated joint military operations against Iran early Saturday, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury" by President Donald Trump. The strikes targeted key military, nuclear, and leadership sites across the Islamic Republic, following the collapse of nuclear negotiations in Geneva. Iran swiftly retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory and U.S. military bases in the Gulf, raising fears of a broader

Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically on February 28, 2026, as the United States and Israel launched a joint military attack on Iran, targeting its leadership including strikes near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's residence in Tehran, prompting President Trump to describe the operation as "massive and ongoing" and urge Iranians to overthrow their government. Iran retaliated with missile barrages against Israel and U.S. military bases in the Gulf.