October 14, 2026 - PALO CEDRO — Nearly three weeks after authorities say a driver intentionally struck him with a vehicle while he was helping clean up after the inaugural Palo Cedro Rodeo, Carlos Zapata says he is getting stronger every day and remains hopeful about a full recovery. In a Wednesday evening interview with Shasta Unfiltered, Zapata declined to discuss specific injuries, citing ongoing insurance matters and the criminal case. News reports at the time described h