On a warm, picturesque March morning in 2026, downtown Red Bluff buzzed with excitement. Outside the Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant, the Red Bluff Chamber of Commerce, alongside Mayor JR Gonzales, City Manager Tom Westbrook, and various local businesses and nonprofits, officially welcomed the SHASTA UNFILTERED eNewspaper with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “What an amazing celebration we had, welcoming the SHASTA UNFILTERED eNewspaper to the Red Bluff/Tehama County community. C

Presented with a colorful—and comprehensive—menu, by server Manuel Enriques, it was decided that Cheryl and Jerry would share an impressive entree called Camarones con Tosino, which is shrimp wrapped in bacon, marinated in cilantro, sautéed with onions and green peppers, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole; And served with rice, beans and tortillas (flour or corn). “Aye, Carumba, bring us a take-home carton, Manuel.”