Elisa Ballard

The Shasta County Republican Assembly (SCRA) held its convention on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Shasta Bible College, where members engaged in lively discussions on conservative priorities and elected a fresh leadership team to guide the organization forward.At the conclusion of the elections, attendees heard from Gary Oxley, a declared candidate for Shasta County Supervisor in District 5. Oxley is a longtime Shasta County resident and retired RN and co-regional director for 13 hospitals.

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.

Would any homeowner want an adjacent 90-acre parcel that had been zoned for industrial and park uses, to suddenly be rezoned for a public facility/jail that could house up to 1200+ inmates? Have any alternatives really been looked at? Residential property values near this parcel have suddenly taken a dip. Why are the Shasta Board of Supervisors so intent on locating such a large correctional facility next to an established residential neighborhood that is very near to or right on the river?

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays in extra innings to clinch the World Series Title again! Japanese pitcher Yamamoto named MVP.

Highlights from the latest Joe Rogan interview of Elon Musk on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

Signature Health has questionable record care for behavioral health patients, but far Northern California Counties are facing bed shortages and high suicide rates

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Why should we be concerned about including play in our daily lives? Because it has been proven to be the best and fundamental way to achieve a healthy brain and body for both children and adults! A life without play is a recipe for cognitive and physical problems.

Redding Fashion Alliance will be holding its "All That Glitters" Fall Fashion Show Gala on Saturday, November 15th. Local designers will show off their amazing creations and proceeds from the event help support the RFA's programs.

A coalition of healthcare professionals is working on plans to improve healthcare access for California's rural North State.

Shasta County Board of Supervisors and the Shasta County Behavioral Health Director Oppose Plan for Regional Behavioral Health Campus.

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Tensions flair up as Redding City Mayor Jack Munns Won't Allow Council Member Audette to Use Her PointPoint Presentation to Address Issues with the City Finance Director's Response to Her Budget Findings Report

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Controversy Surrounds AB495 as some believe it protects immigrant children when their parent or guardian is not available to care for them, while others worry that this opens the door to human traffickers. Governor Newsom signed the bill into law on October 12th and many people have expressed outrage at the lack of checks and balances for the protection of minor children. The law also directs schools to not cooperate with law enforcement requests unless they receive a court order.

Proposition 50 threatens five Republican Congressional seats by a mid-cycle change in boundary lines that are being drawn by the legislature instead of the bipartisan Citizens Redistricting Commission which the voters approved in 2010.

Steve Hilton is running for Governor of California and made a passionate speech to the crowd at the Win-River Casino breakfast event on September 13th.

Phil Robertson (1946–2025), founder of Duck Commander and star of *Duck Dynasty*, overcame alcoholism through faith in Jesus and built a life rooted in Christian principles. A former athlete, teacher, and inventor of the Duck Commander call, he emphasized faith, family, and community service. In his 2020 book *Jesus Politics*, Robertson urged Americans to elect leaders who reflect biblical values, drawing from 40 years of study to present his “Kingdom Manifesto,” which defines national problems,

In March 2024, Shasta County voters approved Measure D to establish charter status, but a critical oversight delayed its implementation. County Counsel Joseph Larmour discovered in August 2025 that required certification paperwork had never been filed with the Secretary of State. The error, announced by Supervisor Kevin Crye, sparked debate over responsibility between former Deputy ROV Joanna Francescut and interim ROV Clint Curtis—both now candidates for the office.

Recently, Tucker Carlson interviewed Liz Collin a reporter who has been working in Minnesota for 20 years and currently is with Alpha...

On March 13, during a budget workshop, Council Member Tenessa Audette noticed shifting claims about a budget gap—first $4M, then $8M. City Manager Barry Tippin insisted cuts could only come from police or fire. Audette raised questions about cash balances and inconsistent figures but got no clear answers, and was later prevented from asking questions when the budget passed 4–1.