Some publications list Redding among the best places to live in California - Credit livability.com Social media is once again lighting up with calls for California to secede from the United States. The pitch from liberal Democrats and coastal elites is simple and seductive: California’s economy is so massive that, standing alone, it would rank as the world’s 4th- or 5th-largest economy — bigger than Japan, India, or the United Kingdom. With a 2025 nominal GDP of $4.25–$4.3 tr

In the heart of Northern California's rugged landscapes, where the spirit of independence runs as deep as the rivers and as bold as the mountains, one radio show stands out as the voice of the North State: Jefferson State of Mine on KCNR Free Fire Radio.Hosted by the passionate and outspoken Terry Rapoza, with co-hosts Win Carpenter and Janet Chandler, this weekly program is more than just talk radio—it's a rallying cry for the State of Jefferson movement.