In a bombshell April 19, 2026, appearance on Jefferson State of Mine (KCNR Radio), former Shasta County Supervisor Patrick Jones dropped new details about the “double-dipping” arrangement involving Sheriff Michael Johnson that go well beyond what Shasta Unfiltered previously reported.

In a stunning one-two punch over the last 48 hours, East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell has suspended his bid for California governor and says he will resign his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The moves come amid a rapidly escalating scandal involving multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and assault from women, including former staffers.