Rex Ballard

In a stunning display of political opportunism, Democratic leaders in Los Angeles are openly pushing to dismantle one of the core principles of American self-government: the idea that voting is a right reserved for citizens. A Los Angeles City Councilmember, Hugo Soto-Martínez, has introduced a motion to amend the city charter to allow the council to expand voting rights in local elections—including for mayor and City Council—to non-citizens. This isn't some fringe proposal hidden in...

In a city known for its sky-high costs, endless bureaucracy, and political theater, New York City’s new Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pulled off what supporters are calling a miracle: closing a whopping $12 billion budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2027 without raising property taxes on working New Yorkers, slashing core services, or draining the rainy-day fund. nyc.gov Viral Praise on X: The "Hero" Narrative Social media exploded with acclaim. Supporters framed it as visionary leadership: “This Man...

President Donald Trump is employing a classic legislative leverage play: attaching his top domestic priority—the SAVE America Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act)—to must-pass national security legislation, specifically the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). In a Truth Social post, Trump urged Republicans to bundle voter ID, proof of citizenship requirements, and restrictions on mail-in voting into both housing and FISA bills,...

If you've been renting responsibly for years but felt invisible to lenders because of a "thin" credit file, major changes are finally here to help level the playing field. In April 2026, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), along with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, announced the rollout of updated credit-scoring models — VantageScore 4.0 (now available to approved lenders) and FICO Score 10T (coming soon). These models better recognize positive payment histories for rent, utilities...

In Escondido, California, on May 20, 2026, 69-year-old U.S. Army veteran Kerry Sheron was brutally beaten outside his home in what his wife, Maria Garcia, describes as a politically motivated attack. Sheron, who is not expected to survive according to his family, had exercised his First Amendment rights by proudly displaying American flags, pro-Trump banners, and patriotic symbols on his property—known locally as the "Trump House." Home of Kerry Sheron, referred to as the Trump House -...

Concerns over an Anderson Union High School District (AUHSD) teacher’s controversial social media post continue to draw public scrutiny, even as reports emerge that the instructor may be leaving the district and relocating out of state. The case centers on Anthony Howard-Erevia, a teacher at Anderson High School and West Valley Early College High School. In early April 2026, he allegedly shared an Instagram post from his account (@mr_howard_goes_west) that encouraged interference with U.S....

By Shasta Unfiltered Staff | May 21, 2026 In a move that has left many residents of Clark County shocked and disgusted, the Democrat-dominated Clark County Board of Commissioners opened its May 19, 2026, meeting with an “invocation” delivered by a horn-wearing representative of The Satanic Temple — an activist group known for its provocative anti-Christian stances. The individual leading the invocation was Aron Ra, a prominent atheist activist and YouTuber associated with The Satanic Temple....

Our Warnings Were Dead On, and the Fix Is Obvious Alarming gas prices spotted in Bay Area as costs continue to rise – NBC Bay Area - Credit: nbcbayarea.com This is real. A Valero station in the Bay Area is now posting $7.89 per gallon for regular unleaded, with premium at $8.29 and diesel pushing $8.99–$9.00+. Multiple stations across San Francisco, San Jose, and the surrounding region are shattering records as imports dry up and the supply crunch worsens. While the statewide average sits...

LODI, Calif. — A 24-year-old illegal alien from India is behind bars after a multi-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 99 that killed two people and injured five others Tuesday afternoon. Manvir Singh in custody - Credit: kcra.com According to the California Highway Patrol and San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 12:20 p.m. south of the Harney Lane offramp. A Freightliner Cascadia semi-truck driven by Manvir Singh rear-ended a slowed Kia Forte in the right lane,...

Breaking: Shasta Unfiltered • May 20, 2026 In what appears to be yet another stunning example of the two-tiered justice system and lingering deep state rot, a former high-ranking federal prosecutor in Florida has been indicted for allegedly stealing confidential portions of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s sealed report on President Trump’s classified documents case. Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, 62, who served as Managing Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florida’s Fort Pierce...

LAO Warns of Reckless Reliance on Volatile Revenues, Reserve Depletion, and Painful Cuts Governor Gavin Newsom hailed his May Revision to the 2026-27 state budget as a triumph of fiscal discipline, announcing on May 14 that California has eliminated its deficit for the current and next budget years, with the structural gap closed through July 2028. "No deficit this year. No deficit next year," Newsom proclaimed, framing the plan as protecting investments in healthcare, education, and...

SAN DIEGO — Two teenagers radicalized online carried out a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, 2026, killing three people before taking their own lives in a nearby vehicle. Authorities are investigating the attack as a hate crime. The shooters were identified as 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Vazquez (sometimes spelled Vasquez). They opened fire at the mosque complex, the largest in San Diego County, which also houses a school. The Attack The pair...

A longtime California petition signature gatherer has been federally charged—and has agreed to plead guilty—for paying homeless individuals on Los Angeles’ Skid Row to register to vote, a scheme first captured on undercover video by independent journalist James O’Keefe and his team. Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, 64, also known as “Anika,” of Marina del Rey, faces one felony count of paying another person to register to vote. - Credit: foxcarolina.com Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, 64, also known...

In a revealing moment during Thursday’s budget press conference, Governor Gavin Newsom admitted Democrats have a contingency plan — what he called a “break the glass scenario” — to prevent two Republicans from advancing in California’s June 2 top-two primary for governor. When asked about accountability for his refusal to endorse any Democrat amid growing concerns that a fragmented Democratic field could allow Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco to take the top two spots, Newsom didn’t...

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.

For nearly 20 minutes, Church held thousands of graduates, families, and fans in quiet reverence. He worked on this speech for almost a year, born from frustration and a late-night strum on his guitar. What emerged wasn't a lecture but a heartfelt blueprint for a life well-lived—one that has since gone viral, with countless viewers calling it one of the greatest commencement addresses ever.

In our recent article, “The Supreme Court Must Uphold President Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship,” we laid out why ending automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to illegal immigrants is both constitutionally sound and vital for protecting American sovereignty. As the Supreme Court prepares to rule in Trump v. Barbara this summer, a powerful new analysis from one of the nation’s leading constitutional scholars provides essential historical and legal clarity.

Perhaps one of our nation's most complicated patriots Picture a stormy Philadelphia night in June 1752. A middle-aged man in a plain coat stands in an open field beside his young son, William. A silk kite rises into the black clouds, twine dancing in the wind, a brass key dangling from the string. Thunder cracks. A spark jumps from the key to Benjamin Franklin’s knuckle. In that single, electrifying moment, he tamed the heavens and proved lightning was electricity. The world would never be...

MT. SHASTA, Calif. — Mount Shasta Fire Captain Jasen Patrick Vela was arrested on the morning of March 3, 2026, inside the Mt. Shasta Fire Department by investigators from the Siskiyou County District Attorney’s Office. Vela, who had served as captain with the department for only a few months, faces two felony counts: embezzlement by a public officer/employee (Penal Code 508) and misappropriation of public funds (Penal Code 424(A)(1)). Authorities allege he stole more than $100,000 from the...

As we reported back on February 23 in “Shasta County Attorney Convicted in DUI Scooter Crash That Severely Injured Elderly Pedestrian,” local criminal defense attorney Lisa Marie Jensen (State Bar #284968) was found guilty by a Shasta County jury of felony DUI causing injury and reckless driving causing injury, plus a great bodily injury enhancement. The charges stemmed from the November 17, 2023, incident on Placer Street in which Jensen, riding an electric scooter downhill on a sidewalk...

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 trillion...

Tina Peters is imprisoned in Colorado, and is soon to be released In a heartwarming triumph of compassion, justice, and unwavering advocacy, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has announced the commutation of Tina Peters’ nearly nine-year prison sentence. Following persistent urging from President Donald Trump, Polis confirmed today that Peters will be released on parole on June 1, 2026 — bringing an end to a saga that has captured the hearts of millions who view her as a symbol of courage and...

California lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom have once again prioritized ideology over biology, science, and child welfare with Assembly Bill 1084, signed into law in October 2025. Marketed as a simple “streamlining” of name and gender marker changes, the bill actually accelerates the process by which minors can obtain court orders to rewrite their legal sex on vital records like birth certificates. For kids whose parents go along with it, the court rubber-stamps the change—often within...

REDDING — Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett continues to highlight a severe prosecutor shortage that is forcing her office to file fewer criminal cases. The primary culprit, according to Bridgett, is uncompetitive pay that makes it difficult to attract and retain talent. High workloads strain the Shasta County DA's office. More pay may not fix it | Jefferson Public Radio Credit: ijpr.org The DA’s office is funded for 28 prosecutor positions, but by the end of May 2026, after...