Rex Ballard

Oh, dear friend, in a world that rewards silence and punishes courage, 24-year-old NBA guard Jaden Ivey stepped boldly into the light on March 30, 2026. Just hours after his heartfelt Instagram live, the Chicago Bulls waived him. With tender conviction, he declared that the NBA’s celebration of Pride Month lifts up what Scripture calls sin, and same-sex relationships stand against God’s beautiful design for holiness.

A federal judge has denied former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan’s request for a new trial or acquittal, upholding her felony conviction for obstructing federal immigration agents. The ruling, issued April 6, 2026, by U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman, means Dugan’s December 2025 guilty verdict remains intact as she prepares for sentencing and vows to appeal further.

A heartbreaking incident at one of Northern California’s most popular recreational spots has claimed the life of a young child and prompted urgent warnings from authorities about water safety. On Monday, April 6, 2026, a 5-year-old boy drowned at Turntable Bay on Lake Shasta after entering the water without a life jacket. According to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 11:22 a.m. following reports of a missing child in the water. The boy had gone into the lake...

In a move that has sent ripples through the sports world and reignited debates about religious freedom in professional athletics, the Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on March 30, 2026, citing “conduct detrimental to the team.” The timing was no coincidence. Hours earlier, the 24-year-old former No. 5 overall pick had gone live on Instagram, delivering an unapologetic, hour-long testimony rooted in his Christian beliefs.

In the midst of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, First Lady Melania Trump has spearheaded a targeted humanitarian diplomacy effort widely referenced in public discourse and social media as the “Bring Them Home” project. Though not formally titled as such in official White House statements, the initiative focuses on reuniting Ukrainian children forcibly displaced or taken to Russia (and Russian-controlled territories) with their families in Ukraine.

Just five months after Abigail Spanberger made history as Virginia’s first female governor, a wave of high-profile murders allegedly committed by illegal immigrants has triggered sharp criticism of her immigration policies—and early signs of buyer’s remorse among the voters who handed her a landslide victory in November 2025.

In just 14 months as U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi oversaw one of the most sweeping and contentious overhauls of the Department of Justice in its 155-year history. Sworn in on February 5, 2025, after a 54-46 Senate confirmation, the former Florida attorney general and Trump loyalist moved quickly to align the DOJ with President Donald Trump’s priorities.

In a high-stakes operation that unfolded over more than 48 hours deep in hostile Iranian territory, U.S. forces successfully rescued both crew members of an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet that was shot down on April 3 despite weeks of intense coalition strikes that had severely degraded Iran’s air defenses.

This monthly crime blotter summarizes notable incidents, arrests, and enforcement activities in Shasta County from January 31 to February 28, 2026, based on available reports from local agencies, including the Shasta County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), Redding Police Department (RPD), Anderson Police Department (APD), and other sources.

With Easter Sunday tomorrow (April 5), our North State communities are coming together for egg hunts, brunches, sunrise services, and moments of renewal and grace. Here’s a partial roundup of public events happening this weekend—perfect for families, neighbors, and anyone seeking fresh hope in the season.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s decision to seize more than 650,000 ballots and election materials from the county Registrar of Voters following the November 2025 special election on Proposition 50 has ignited a fierce legal and political battle with California Attorney General Rob Bonta. At its core, the dispute raises a fundamental question about authority in American elections,

Just two days after a thunderous liftoff from Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s Artemis II mission is hurtling four astronauts toward the Moon on humanity’s first crewed voyage beyond low-Earth orbit in more than half a century. The successful launch of the massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft named Integrity on April 1 marks a pivotal milestone in NASA’s Artemis program

Two days after oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, the early indications are that the Supreme Court appears poised to strike down President Trump’s January 20, 2025, executive order restricting automatic birthright citizenship. Justices from across the ideological spectrum—including Chief Justice Roberts and Trump appointees Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett—expressed deep skepticism about the administration’s reading of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause.

In a unanimous 3-0 decision yesterday, the Colorado Court of Appeals threw out former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ nine-year prison sentence, ruling that the original judge improperly factored in her protected First Amendment speech about 2020 election concerns. Her felony convictions were upheld, but the case is now remanded for resentencing — back to the very same judge who imposed the original term.

Press Release - SCRA endorses James Gallagher in the Special Election to fulfill the balance of Doug LaMalfa's term

SCRA Endorses Kevin Crye

A growing number of Shasta County residents are turning to urgent care centers and walk-in clinics for routine health needs, from minor illnesses and injuries to simple procedures such as stitches and other outpatient procedures. Local surveys and health officials describe a system where traditional primary care has become so difficult to access that same-day clinics have become the default option for many.

A former information technology project manager at the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the owner of a Texas-based tech company have been charged with felonies in what prosecutors call one of the largest money laundering schemes in the district’s history.

Organizers of the third round of nationwide "No Kings" protests on March 28 hailed the events as potentially the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history, estimating 8 to 9 million participants across more than 3,300 events. The day featured unified messaging on rejecting authoritarianism, but it was marred by scattered violence in several cities.

In a stunning reversal that validates months of public outrage and investigative reporting, Redding’s new City Manager, William Tarbox, has officially paused the Redding Electric Utility’s (REU) proposed 18% cumulative rate increase and canceled the March 17 public hearing.

In a brazen act of political vandalism that reeks of desperation, someone has launched a targeted campaign of theft against yard signs supporting Clint Curtis for Shasta County Clerk in District 2. All along the roadways in District 2, Clint Curtis signs are disappearing overnight. Local supporters report that the thefts are not random — they are systematic, hitting high-visibility spots where voters driving by would see them every day.

In a strongly worded letter sent this week, a coalition of approximately 50 Native American tribes, environmental justice organizations, commercial fishing groups, recreational users, and conservation groups is pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom to stand firm against the Trump administration’s renewed push to raise Shasta Dam.

March 28, 2026  – Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested Friday afternoon on misdemeanor charges of DUI with property damage  and refusal to submit to a lawful test  following a single-vehicle rollover crash near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. ET on South Beach Road, a residential two-lane street. According to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek, Woods was driving a black Land Rover at high speed while attempting to overtake a pickup truck pulling a...

After more than a year of contract negotiations, Shasta County’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) workers have declared a formal labor impasse with the county and filed an unfair labor practice charge with the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). The move comes just days after dozens of purple-shirted caregivers packed the Shasta County Board of Supervisors chambers on March 24,