In a race that has captivated national attention, former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is mounting a serious—and increasingly viable—challenge for Mayor of Los Angeles. The nonpartisan primary on June 2, 2026, features incumbent Karen Bass and other challengers, but Pratt has surged in the polls through sharp messaging, unfiltered debate performances, and a groundbreaking embrace of AI-generated campaign content.

Simone Anderson instructs the attendees at the New California State convention. May 14, 2026 – Roseville, CA Simone Anderson, an independent researcher and digital commentator who has lived in Egypt, Turkey, and Bahrain and conducted business with Saudi partners, presented her findings on Islam to approximately 150 attendees at the fifth New California constitutional convention held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Roseville. Anderson urged the audi

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

Statehood Inching Closer to Reality? Many Hurdles Ahead The “Restored California” movement held its fifth constitutional convention on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Roseville, California. Approximately 150 attendees gathered for a full day of presentations led by Governor Pro Tempore Paul Preston. Speakers included Chriss Street (Chief Financial Officer and Vice President), attorney Robert Thomas, independent researcher Simone Anderson, petroleum en

Shasta County voters head to the polls every election cycle thinking they’re making informed choices on big statewide issues. But too often, what shows up on the ballot is a carefully worded trap. California’s ballot propositions—sold with sunny titles and summaries cooked up by the Attorney General’s office—frequently hide the real costs, tax hikes, or policy shifts until after the votes are counted. It’s not accidental. It’s a feature of a system that lets politicians and s

Photo Credit: msn.com Arcadia, California Mayor Eileen Wang, 58, resigned on Monday, May 11, 2026, after federal prosecutors announced she had been charged with acting as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Wang has agreed to plead guilty to the felony charge as part of a plea deal. The city of Arcadia is located 13 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles and has a population of about 57,000. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the charge via an

Shasta County residents are already feeling the squeeze from sky-high property taxes, inflation, and Sacramento’s endless spending spree. But a hidden financial disaster is quietly building in our local school districts—one that could dwarf the 2008 housing crash and stick our children and grandchildren with the bill for decades. Shasta Union High School and other North State campuses — symbols of community pride, but increasingly tied to long-term debt obligations. Image - K

The first major televised showdown in California’s wide-open 2026 gubernatorial race took place Wednesday night, April 22, on Nexstar stations statewide, including KRON4 in the Bay Area.

“Throughout this investigation, I have learned that there is voter fraud happening in Shasta County, but I am unable to identify a true source or person to file criminal charges against.” That stark conclusion came from Shasta County Sheriff’s Deputy Casey L. Barnhart in his final report dated August 30, 2023, for Case #22SO35986. The investigation began on February 27, 2023, after citizens submitted evidence obtained from the 2020 Election voter records.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans Wednesday for three new California state parks — all in the Central Valley — calling it the biggest expansion of the state park system in decades. The move, unveiled on Earth Day along the San Joaquin River in Fresno, would bring the statewide total to 283 parks if approved.

Some of you may be asking yourself, "Who is Spencer Pratt?" Let me explain, in a city drowning in tents, trash, crime, and broken promises, Los Angeles voters are desperate for someone—anyone—who will actually say what’s obvious: the system is rigged, the leadership has failed, and “more programs” aren’t the answer. Enter Spencer Pratt.

What Is the California Statewide Voter ID Initiative? The initiative proposes simple changes to California’s voting process. It would require voters to show valid identification at the polls to enhance election security and reduce the risk of voter fraud.

An online MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) Town Hall held Monday, April 20, 2026, brought together four candidates seeking to lead California out of its chronic disease crisis. Hosted by Jeff Dornick on the Pickax platform, the nearly 2-hr. event featured leading Republican contenders Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, along with underdog candidates Leo Zacky (R) and Lewis Herms (No Party Pref.). All four candidates expressed strong agreement on core MAHA

With Eric Swalwell now out of the California Governor's race, candidate Tom Steyer has risen to the top in the latest polling. Tom Steyer, the billionaire climate crusader, is still pitching himself as California’s affordability savior in the 2026 gubernatorial race. He vows to slash electricity bills by 25% through competition against utility monopolies and an aggressive push for renewables.

A citizen-led ballot initiative that could wipe out property taxes for tens of thousands of California homeowners aged 60 and older is now circulating petitions across the state — including right here in Shasta County — with backers calling it long-overdue justice for seniors who built the Golden State.

At the center of the controversy is a bigger question: Is it ever okay to protect individuals or organizations accused of committing high-level fraud and stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from taxpayers? When public money meant for daycare services, hospice care, or immigrant support is allegedly being pocketed while the programs appear empty or nonexistent, many Californians believe the public has a right to know. Critics of AB 2624 argue that shielding these programs