Davis is throwing its eighth Zombie Bike Parade Festival on Saturday, October 31—and it is still free. Photo: Zombie Bike Parade The day runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Community Park, with a family bike parade from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. along paths and neighborhoods (Community Park to Mace Ranch Park and back, under five miles). A BMX stunt show is planned at the halfway point. Skydance Skydiving is billed as the 2:30 p.m. finale at the park. Downtown Davis then hosts a Trick-or-T

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 9 AM–4 PM Manton Community Center · Rain or Shine Held every year on the first Saturday in October, the Manton Apple Festival features handmade arts and crafts, food of all kinds, locally grown apples and apple products, and live entertainment all day. The community gathers each year to pick, peel, slice, and bake more than 200 pies sold whole or by the slice—they’re delicious. There’s also an apple pie baking contest with cash prizes in adult and

ANDERSON, Calif. — Friends, parents, and neighbors filled the Anderson VFW on Friday, August 28, for a lively campaign dinner in support of Authur Gorman, the Area 2 incumbent seeking re-election to the Shasta County Board of Education. The cashless evening offered good food, prize drawings, a live auction, and the kind of fellowship that has marked Gorman’s years of service as a nurse, coach, father, and trustee. The night was built around the three pillars of his campaign:

In a White House Rose Garden event on August 24, 2026, celebrating back-to-school season, President Donald Trump outlined education reforms implemented since taking office, emphasizing parental control, school choice, and a return to core academic priorities. Trump stated that the previous administration had “weaponized” the educational system with “extreme ideologies such as critical race theory and transgender insanity” forced on children as young as four and five. He said

Mother and 17-year-old daughter forced to cover “XX-XY” and “For the Girls” shirts or leave Atlanta Dream-Indiana Fever game A Georgia mother and her teenage daughter say arena security singled them out during overtime of Sunday’s Indiana Fever-Atlanta Dream game, ordered them to cover their XX-XY Athletics T-shirts or face ejection, and handed them promotional Atlanta Dream “Wellness & Health Night” shirts to wear instead. Mom and daughter told to cover up XX-XY T-shirts, sa

What North State Families Should Know About California’s Great America For many families in Shasta County and the broader North State, California’s Great America in Santa Clara has long been worth the drive. Whether it was a special weekend getaway from Redding, a school-group outing, a Grad Nite adventure, or a multi-generational road trip south, the park offered thrills, water slides, and classic amusement-park fun that felt like a real treat after a few hours on the road.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 10 establishing what the administration calls “Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations.” The order seeks to reduce the number of vaccines routinely recommended for all children, space out administrations, and strengthen protections for religious and medical exemptions. Trump signs Executive Order on childhood vaccine schedule - Credit: baltimoresun.com The order divides childhood immunizations int

Photo Courtesy of Angel.com Young Washington (2026), directed by Jon Erwin and released by Angel Studios on July 3, 2026, is a great visual of the founding of this great nation that we citizens call home—a nation that people from all over the world have flocked to since its inception. The film offers a compelling look into the intense, challenging journey of a boy who loses his father early on and grows up on the harsh new frontier of the early English colonies. It’s the adve

Shingletown is gearing up for its biggest community celebration of the year — the Founders Day Parade & Sawdust Festival — set for Saturday, August 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Shingletown Library, located at 7074 Wilson Hill Rd. (corner of Hwy 44 and Wilson Hill Rd.). This beloved annual event brings together locals and visitors for a full day of entertainment, shopping, and nostalgia. Attendees can look forward to: 65+ Vendors offering unique goods, crafts, and m

The City of Anderson is rolling out the red, white, and blue for a memorable community celebration as America marks its 250th birthday. On Friday, July 3, 2026, residents and visitors are invited to North Street for a patriotic parade kicking off at 9:00 a.m. Organizers are calling on the entire community to take part in this historic event, which promises to be filled with patriotism, creativity, and hometown pride. Whether you’re part of a local business, community group, s

Cazenovia, New York — A high-profile school board official who also performed as a drag queen and founded a local Pride organization has been arrested on serious allegations of child sex crimes. Travis Longo, performing as “Anita Buffem,” faces state and federal charges involving explicit communications with a child under 12 and possession of child pornography- Credit: localsyr.com On June 18, 2026, New York State Police arrested Travis J. Longo (also known as Travis Barr-Lon

Shasta County shoppers have lost another familiar retail option. The Eddie Bauer Outlet at Shasta Gateway Outlets in Anderson has closed its doors for good. Shasta Gateway Outlets loses another anchor store - Eddie Bauer closes permanently. Credit: tripadvisor.com The store, located at the Shasta Gateway Outlets (also known as Shasta Outlets) along Highway 273 in Anderson, was part of the national retailer’s full retreat from physical stores in the United States and Canada.

Karmelo Anthony booking photo has been convicted of murder. - Credit: abcnews.com In a case that captured national attention and sparked heated debate over self-defense, race, youth violence, and accountability, a Collin County jury in Texas found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The jury rejected Anthony’s claim of self-defense and sentenced him to 35 years in prison. The incident occurred on Apri

In her book Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion, Allie Beth Stuckey identifies a dangerous distortion: empathy becomes toxic when it encourages us to affirm falsehoods, ignore consequences, or support policies that ultimately harm the very people they claim to help. This concept finds a clear and troubling application in American education today. Across the country—and acutely here in California—policymakers and institutions have relaxed or eliminated

Many Hundreds of People & Dogs Soak Up Great Weather, Small Town Atmosphere, at Old Lewiston Peddlers Faire In 1990, the Lewiston Community Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit set up to revitalize the Trinity County historic town of Lewiston, California, assumed the sponsorship of the Old Lewiston Peddlers Faire, two years after it had begun in 1988. Fast forward 38 years to the present day, specifically Saturday, June 6, 2026, when the Old Lewiston Peddlers Faire was held, a

Imagine arriving in the remote jungles of Gabon in 1977 with little more than faith and determination. Dr. Thompson, a skilled surgeon, and Becky, a trained nurse, faced overwhelming odds from day one. They inherited a basic dispensary at Bongolo Hospital. They transformed it into a full-fledged hospital and surgical center capable of handling complex cases in one of the most challenging environments on Earth.