Lots of new art, special Valentines Day menus at local restaurants, such as Cafe Magdalena and Cornerstone Cafe, second-hand stores full of one-of-a-kind treasures, wine and nibbles at the Siskiyou Arts Museum, Darmers Studio, Cobra Lily Bar and Bee Kind Bakery, live music by the Allison and Victor duo, all this and more added to the lure of “2nd Saturday,”  held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in historic downtown Dunsmuir, California. Many 2nd Saturday attendees, estimated

The power of networking…..and the power of the press…..were on display at the Frontier Senior Center in Anderson, California, on Wednesday, February 11, ‘26, as the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce honored its new member, SHASTA UNFILTERED (SU) eNewspaper , an online publication that covers the North State counties of Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity with honest news and entertainment. From left: Rex Ballard, Preston Sharp, Mayor Dan Galler and Trish Clarke Represent

In today’s media landscape, finding truly uncensored news can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With so many outlets filtering stories through political lenses or corporate interests, it’s no wonder people crave alternative perspectives. I’ve spent considerable time exploring how uncensored news analysis in the US operates, especially for those who want to examine issues in greater depth than the headlines.

Patricia "Trish" Clarke, born in Twin Falls, Idaho, has dedicated her life to public service, community advocacy, and empowering seniors and veterans in Shasta County, California. After earning a degree in legal secretarial studies, she began her career as a paralegal. In 1962, she moved to San Jose, California, where she met her future husband, Bob Clarke

The City of Redding has recently updated its local zoning code to match California's ongoing changes in laws governing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). In a short informational video posted on YouTube on January 7, 2026, Jeremy Pagan—Director of Development Services and the city's Building Official—explains the key updates and what they mean for homeowners, builders, and the community.

Tesla has officially announced that its long-awaited Semi electric truck is transitioning to high-volume production this year at its Gigafactory Nevada facility, marking a significant milestone in the electrification of heavy-duty transportation. CEO Elon Musk confirmed the ramp-up on X, stating that production will scale to meet growing demand, with customer deliveries slated to begin in the first half of 2026.

Hey, everybody—especially you classic car enthusiasts from throughout the western USA—now is the time to set your calendars for Kool April Nites' 10-day celebration, April 17–26, 2026, that Redding, California, is famous for... and rightly so! A few Anderson Chamber Greeters If you were fortunate enough to be at the Gaia Hotel in Anderson, California, on Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026, you were front and center to hear Kool April Nites president Ryan Dorosz address doze

In a significant move aimed at tackling high prescription drug costs, President Donald Trump has launched TrumpRx.gov, a federal government-backed website that provides Americans with access to dramatically reduced prices on dozens of commonly prescribed medications. The initiative, which builds on the administration's Most-Favored-Nation pricing approach, promises savings

After more than 90 minutes of passionate public testimony, staff presentations on short-term and long-term funding options, and extended council discussion, the Redding City Council voted unanimously (5-0) to provide approximately $464,000 in short-term operational support to Advance Redding, the nonprofit operator of the Redding Civic Auditorium at 700 Auditorium Drive.

In a landmark deal that reshapes the intersection of space exploration and artificial intelligence, Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired his AI startup xAI, creating the world's most valuable private company at a combined valuation of $1.25 trillion.

Precious metals experienced unprecedented volatility in late January 2026, culminating in a historic sell-off on January 30. Gold plunged nearly 10% to around $4,500 per ounce, its worst day since 2013, while silver cratered over 30%—the steepest drop since 1980—falling to about $75-81 per ounce. However, by February 3, a robust rebound appears to be emerging. Spot gold climbed 5-6% to approximately $4,900-4,950 per ounce, silver surged 8-13% to $86-89

Once the beacon of glamour, opportunity, and endless sunshine, Los Angeles has increasingly come to symbolize urban dysfunction. In parts of the city—particularly downtown and areas like Skid Row—the landscape resembles a dystopian wasteland

The Tehama County Fairgrounds was certainly an exciting—and fulfilling—place to hang out during the last five days of January 2026, as four (four!) memorable and historical events all took place at 650 Antelope Boulevard in Red Bluff, California: #1 - The 85th annual Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale (RBB&GS) is a premier livestock sale that’s recognized throughout the United States of America and attracts ranchers and buyers from all over the United States of America. The RB

After we reported on the great silver crash on Friday, January 30 2026 we told everyone to keep their eyes on the opening of the Asia commodity market opening. This is our analysis: Silver's volatile ride persists into midday February 2, with spot prices recovering modestly from intraday lows near $73 per ounce but still down overall amid lingering liquidation pressures.

In a stunning turn of events that sent shockwaves through global commodity markets, silver prices plummeted over 30% on January 30, 2026, marking the metal's worst single-day drop since the infamous Hunt Brothers episode in 1980. The spot price tumbled from a record high of around $121 per ounce to as low as $74, erasing billions in value from leveraged positions and leaving investors scrambling.

Anderson Chamber Greeters Chris Goddard, Country Bowl Day/Catering Manager Beginning at 7:30 on Wednesday morning, January 28, dozens of well-dressed (enthusiastic!) men and women started streaming into Country Bowl, located at 2615 Bechelli Lane in Redding, California. They were there because the Anderson Chamber of Commerce asked them to play a greeters role—i.e., to honor and recognize Country Bowl while simultaneously “networking” with other businesses and nonprofits repr