Kari Chilson

Looking for a big, lovable goofball to brighten your days? Meet Bodie, a handsome, short-haired, tri-colored mixed breed with a striking coat and an even bigger heart. With his sturdy build and beautiful markings, he looks like he may have some Rottweiler and possibly Bernese Mountain Dog in his family tree—but whatever his mix, Bodie is 100% one-of-a-kind. Bodie is a playful, fun-loving boy who enjoys making the most of every day. Whether he's exploring the yard, playing with his favorite...

Supporters of Second Amendment rights packed the Anderson VFW Hall on Friday evening, August 21, 2026, for a fundraising dinner and live auction supporting The Legal Fund to Restore 2nd Amendment Rights & Open Carry in California. The event focused on Mark Baird’s legal challenge to the state’s ban on openly carrying loaded firearms, with Baird delivering a clear message at the heart of his case: government was created by the people to protect their liberty—not the other way around—and governmen

Meet Miss Ginger, Miss Biscuit, and Miss Pepper – three sweet girls currently available for adoption through S.N.A.P. (Spay Neuter and Protect)! Miss Ginger (colorful blue tortie) is the free-spirited adventurer of the litter. Brave, smart, and endlessly curious, she loves to play, sneak-pounce on her sisters, get the zoomies (complete with somersaults!), and watch videos or play cat games on your phone. She also enjoys pets and will happily claim your lap when the mood strikes. Miss Biscuit...

Shasta County Registrar of Voters and Clerk Clint Curtis has confirmed plans to bring on Tina Peters, the former Mesa County, Colorado, Clerk and Recorder, in a consulting role. Curtis stated that the arrangement would begin after an existing staff member’s sick leave ends on September 4, 2026. He indicated he intends to use that salary allocation to fund the position.

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. Now, after nearly...

Proponents Stress Ruling Is Not Final — Fight Continues for the 55% Who Demanded Election Integrity Last week, the will of more than 55 percent of Shasta County voters was temporarily blocked. In two consecutive hearings, Shasta County Superior Court Judge Benjamin Hanna first issued a sweeping preliminary injunction against Measure B and then allowed a coalition of outside activist groups to join the State’s lawsuit. Importantly, the judge has not ruled on the final merits of the case. The...

The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) today launched Route 5, a new Gold Runner Thruway bus service connecting Redding and Sacramento along the Interstate 5 corridor.

Outside civil-rights groups asked the court to fast-track their request for leave to file an amicus brief in support of Attorney General Rob Bonta’s challenge to the voter-approved election reforms. Real Parties in Interest—the local citizens behind Measure B—opposed the shortcut, insisting they deserved normal notice and a chance to respond in writing. Judge Hanna agreed. He denied the ex parte application, kept the motion on the regular calendar for Monday, August 10, and required ordinary...

Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton addressing the attendees at the Shasta County GOP's Lincoln-Reagan Dinner. REDDING, Calif. — California Republican gubernatorial nominee Steve Hilton delivered a wide-ranging keynote address at the Shasta County GOP’s Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on July 31, 2026, at the Win-River Event Center, framing the race as a fight to restore “liberty under the law,” slash the cost of living, and break what he called a corrupt one-party “machine” in Sacramento. Speaking to...

📍 Cottonwood, CA This week’s spotlight shines on two stunning sisters from CATZ and DOGZ of The North State: Gem (left) and Topaz (right). These three-year-old girls are the last remaining members of a litter rescued from an RV park alongside their mother, who had endured years of repeated litters. The mama cat was half-starved and struggling to produce enough milk for her five babies. The family was fortunate to be taken in—many others in similar situations are not. Both cats possess...

California’s Delete Act (SB 362), authored by State Sen. Josh Becker and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2023, officially requires data brokers to start processing deletion requests as of August 1, 2026. This law created a free, one-stop tool called the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP). It lets any California resident tell hundreds of data brokers (companies that buy and sell personal information without a direct relationship with you) to delete your data and stop selling or sharing...

Tau Robotics has launched an invite-only humanoid cleaning service in San Francisco at $30 per hour, positioning real-home deployments as both a practical service and a data engine for advancing general-purpose robot AI. Photo credit: X @alexkoch_ai Founded in 2024 by Alexander Koch (CEO) and Cornelia Weinzierl, the compact San Francisco-based company is building toward general AI for robots. It has raised roughly $2.6–3 million in pre-seed funding and operates with a small team of engineers...

The Trump White House is preparing for the holiday season, with First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump inviting Americans to participate in the annual tradition of decorating the People’s House and performing during Christmas open houses. Applications are being accepted for two volunteer roles: Christmas decorators and holiday performers. The initiative continues a long-standing custom of welcoming volunteers from across the country to help create a festive atm

President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging address at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on July 24, 2026. The speech mixed humor and pointed political commentary. He also reflected on the violent attack that disrupted the original April event, praised law enforcement, provided details of major White House construction projects, shared economic reports, provided foreign policy updates, and offered pointed critiques of political opponents—particularly...

Photo credit: WhiteHouse.gov President Donald Trump visited General Motors’ historic Milford Proving Ground in Michigan on Monday, marking the first presidential stop at the storied testing facility. Speaking to auto workers, executives, and local officials, Trump framed his administration’s tariffs, deregulation, and manufacturing policies as the driving force behind a resurgence in American auto production, while sharply criticizing prior Democratic leadership and outlining broader economic...

Photo courtesy of S.N.A.P. This spunky little girl is always on the move! She’s the plumpest kitten S.N.A.P. has seen all year—a true chunk—with a loving personality that melts hearts. She is available for adoption at the S.N.A.P. Thrift and Gift Store. S.N.A.P. (Spay Neuter and Protect) is a local nonprofit that began in 2018 with the mission of offering the community a low-cost spay/neuter voucher program to help reduce the number of unwanted and unaltered cats and kittens. The organization...

ANDERSON, Calif. — The Anderson VFW Hall had a full house Friday evening, July 24, 2026, as Shasta County residents gathered for a Fundraising Dinner and Live Auction in support of Measure B, the Voter ID and election reform charter amendment. The strong community turnout demonstrated continued grassroots backing for the initiative, which passed with more than 56% of the vote. Despite this clear voter approval, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber have...

Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 169 on July 13, 2026, expanding California’s mobile Driver’s License (mDL) pilot program. The cap on participants rises from 15% to 60% of licensed drivers, opening access for millions more Californians. What Is the mDL Pilot? The free CA DMV Wallet app lets you store a secure digital version of your driver’s license or state ID on your phone. It uses strong encryption, device biometrics (Face ID/fingerprint/PIN), and international standards (ISO 18013-5) for...

FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday praised the agency’s rapid and professional response to a hostage situation in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest that ended with the safe release of two U.S. Forest Service employees and the custody of two suspects.

Shasta County voters who backed Measure B (Voter ID) are being asked to help defend it against ongoing legal challenges. Organizers have planned a Fundraising Dinner & Live Auction to raise funds for the legal defense of “the will of the people.” Event Details Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 Location: Anderson VFW Hall, 3210 W Center St., Anderson, CA Schedule: No-Host Bar at 4:00 p.m. | Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $40 per person or $250 for a table of 8 How to Purchase Tickets Tickets are...

Trump addresses the nation. Photo courtesy of WhiteHouse.gov In his July 16, 2026, primetime address to the nation, President Donald Trump highlighted recent policy successes before turning to what he called an urgent threat: vulnerabilities in America’s election system. He opened by noting strong economic and health-care developments, including the largest monthly decline in inflation in six years and a 70-90% drop in prescription drug prices to historic lows. He encouraged Americans to...

Photo courtesy of Friends of Shasta Lake Bodie is a handsome Rottweiler mix, approximately 1 to 1½ years old. If you’re searching for a dog who brings endless smiles and laughter, this goofy, energetic boy is sure to win you over! Bodie’s greatest joy is splashing and playing in the kiddie pool—he’s a true water dog through and through. When excitement hits, he takes off running on those long legs, flailing with pure joy in a way that’s impossible not to laugh at. His playful, happy-go-lucky...

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 adventure of a young...

Photo courtesy of lindseygraham.com Washington — Sen. Lindsey Olin Graham (R-S.C.), an influential figure in U.S. foreign policy for over three decades, died on Saturday evening, July 11, 2026, after a brief and sudden illness. He was 71. A preliminary report from the Washington, D.C., medical examiner’s office indicated that Graham died from an aortic dissection — a tear in the body’s main artery — caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. An official cause will be finalized after...