The Trump White House is preparing for the holiday season, with First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump inviting Americans to participate in the annual tradition of decorating the People’s House and performing during Christmas open houses. Applications are being accepted for two volunteer roles: Christmas decorators and holiday performers. The initiative continues a long-standing custom of welcoming volunteers from across the country to help create a festive at

Photo Courtesy of Angel.com Young Washington (2026), directed by Jon Erwin and released by Angel Studios on July 3, 2026, is a great visual of the founding of this great nation that we citizens call home—a nation that people from all over the world have flocked to since its inception. The film offers a compelling look into the intense, challenging journey of a boy who loses his father early on and grows up on the harsh new frontier of the early English colonies. It’s the adve

A community parade full of patriotism, creativity, and hometown pride, featuring decorated floats, classic cars, businesses, community and sports groups, bands, dancers, and first responders, took place along the city’s North Street on Friday morning, July 3, 2026. Here are a few comments from people who enjoyed the parade : BRENDA LEE HAYNES - “Great parade in downtown Anderson; Such a large crowd of happy, grateful patriotic Americans celebrating our Nation’s 250th birthday

Red Bluff / Los Molinos, CA — In a vibrant celebration of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, Red Bluff’s Historic Chinatown will once again bring the Dragon to the Tehama County Independence Day Parade. For the first time in 118 years, the community is reviving this cherished tradition as part of the nationwide “Lions Dance Across America” initiative. On Independence Day, lion and dragon dance teams will march in the parade, honoring both Asian American heritage and the sh

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

Now’s the Time for a Relaxed 4-Day Coastal Road Trip from Eureka to Santa Barbara After years of closures due to landslides in Big Sur, California’s legendary Highway 1 is fully open once again. The final stretch at Regent’s Slide reopened in January 2026—months ahead of schedule—restoring the uninterrupted drive along one of America’s most breathtaking coastal routes. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to experience this bucket-list journey, now is the time. From

Red Bluff, CA – April 18, 2026 — Under bright sunshine and clear blue skies, the 72nd Annual Red Bluff Round-Up Parade rolled through downtown Red Bluff this morning, drawing nearly 10,000 spectators and bringing together over 1,000 participants in a heartfelt display of hometown pride. This year’s parade carried the special theme “150 Years of Stars and Stripes and Hometown Spirit,” honoring the City of Red Bluff’s 150th anniversary and Tehama County’s 170th anniversary. L

One month after the United States and Israel launched “Operation Epic Fury,” the joint military campaign—bolstered by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates—has delivered devastating blows to Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile arsenal, air defenses, and navy. Over 8,000 strikes have sunk more than 130 Iranian vessels in what officials call the largest naval elimination since World War II

New measures are being rolled out to put American citizens first when it comes to enjoying the country’s breathtaking National Parks and public lands. Key highlights of the initiative include: - Americans-first pricing: U.S. residents will continue to benefit from significantly lower entrance and recreation fees, while foreign visitors will pay substantially higher rates. The policy reinforces the principle that Am