The Epoch Times recently published an interesting opinion piece "Reclaiming the Third Space" that explores the concept of three distinct "places" in daily life. It draws from sociologist Ray Oldenburg's framework, and argues that clear separation between these spaces is essential for brain and emotional health through varied stimuli that regulate stress, foster belonging, and support flexible identities.

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

What started as one young boy's heartfelt determination has blossomed into a nationwide movement that reminds us all of the profound respect our veterans deserve. At just 10 years old, Preston Sharp changed the world—one flag and one flower at a time—and now, you have the chance to support his incredible mission at the upcoming Veterans Flags and Flowers Fundraiser on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the beautiful Win River Resort & Casino in Redding, California.

President Donald Trump announced a significant prayer event for May 17, 2026, on the National Mall during his speech at the 74th annual National Prayer Breakfast on February 5. This gathering, aligned with the nation's 250th anniversary, aims to unite citizens in prayer and reaffirm the United States as one nation under God.

In an era before the internet, social media, or viral memes, Thomas Paine achieved what we now call "going viral" with his revolutionary pamphlet Common Sense. Published anonymously on January 10, 1776, this 47-page tract sold an estimated 120,000 copies in its first three months and up to 500,000 by the end of the Revolutionary War. With a colonial population of about 2.5 million, it reached roughly one in every five colonists—men, women, and children.

Positive, transformational messages of faith in Jesus Christ were shared Saturday evening at the Redding Civic Center at the event hosted by Turning Point USA Shasta County chapters to a crowd of approximately 400 attendees. Turning Point USA is the legacy organization of founder Charlie Kirk who was assassinated in Utah on September 9, 2025, while speaking to students on a college campus.

In a significant moment for the charismatic Christian community, the leadership team at Bethel Church in Redding, California, delivered a public apology during their Sunday morning services on January 25, 2026. The apology addressed the church's failure to adequately respond to serious allegations against Shawn Bolz, a prominent prophetic minister who Bethel had previously platformed and endorsed. The statement, issued by senior leaders including Bill Johnson, Kris Vallotton,

In the quiet hills of Northern California, where the Sacramento River winds through Redding like a lifeline, Nora McNeill has spent half a century ushering new lives into the world. With gentle hands and an unshakeable faith, Nora a licensed midwife (RN, LM) has attended over a thousand births, turning what could be moments of fear into triumphs of empowerment. As she has completed her 50th year in midwifery. An exciting and inspiring documentary about her life is in the wor

The Turning Point USA chapter at Simpson University is excited to announce its inaugural event: Faith Night, taking place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Redding Civic Auditorium in Redding, California. This marks the first official gathering for the newly formed chapter on campus, and the public is warmly invited to join.

To that brave woman in the video, and to all of us feeling the weight: don't let the shadows win. Let faith prevail, and watch as it reshapes not just our hearts, but our culture. In the end, it's not the corrupt who inherit the earth—it's the meek, the faithful, the ones who refuse to break. Hold on; the dawn is coming.

As another year comes to an end, I am grateful for the many blessings that God has bestowed on us, both upon my family and upon our great country, the United States of America. We are making progress in many areas, most importantly, in the spiritual reawakening of our people, grounded in the love that Jesus Christ poured out unto humanity through his sacrifice and through his teachings. He offered us eternal salvation, no matter our sinful nature, as long as we trust in Him.

A generous and anonymous donor has offered a matching gift of up to $125,000 for NorthState Care Clinic to fund the refurbishment and to pay off the mortgage for their new facility on Victor Ave. in Redding.  As reported on Nov. 9th, the NorthState Care Clinic is preparing to move from their rented Athens Avenue location in Redding to the newly-purchased facility which is located across from a clinic that provides abortion services. The NorthState Care Clinic has saved 47 liv

Opinion, Gary Peyrot, December 20, 2025 What's Good for America? MAGA has been a hot-button for debate ever since Donald Trump popularized the phrase for his 2016 presidential campaign. Many revile the movement while others resolutely support it and even wear the moniker proudly. Making America great would seem to be a worthy goal to most (though some extremists disagree), but it raises the question, "What is really good for America?" Trump's aggressive rhetoric and blusterin

If you have not considered the Savior’s grace to be important in your life, why not choose this Christmas to ask God to show you His grace, mercy, and love. What do you have to lose, except fear, shame, frustration, and guilt?

If you have lived in Redding for a while, you might be aware of his extravagant and awe- inspiring Christmas light display seen every year on Barrel Court, known as the Big Red Barn. Or you may have been persuaded by his good humor and sincerity to buy a raffle ticket or make a donation to a charity.

A penniless prisoner with an eighth-grade education, armed only with a pencil, a few sheets of paper, and an unshakable belief that the Constitution applied even to people like him, changed the American legal system forever.