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Breaking: Arrest Made in Fake Ransom Scheme - Nancy Guthrie Case
A California man, Derrick Callella was arrested in Los Angeles on February 5, 2026, for allegedly sending phony ransom texts to the Guthrie family inquiring about the Bitcoin demanded in reported ransom notes. According to a federal criminal complaint filed in Arizona

Rex Ballard
Feb 95 min read


Debates Over Committee Appointments, Teamsters Upset About Cuts to Medical Benefits, and Another Arrest at Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting– January 6, 2026 (Summary Article)
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

Elisa Ballard
Jan 83 min read
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