Kari Chilson

Trump described a long-running menace of fraudsters, hackers, and foreign criminal syndicates running scam centers that target Americans through ransomware, phishing, impersonation schemes, and other tactics. Nearly three-quarters of American adults have encountered internet scams or cyberattacks. Reported losses exceeded $20 billion in a recent year alone—and the true figure is likely much higher. Seniors have been hit particularly hard, with one official noting more than $7 billion in losses a

Federal prosecutors announced Monday that 28 foreign nationals living in California have been charged with federal election crimes, including fraudulently registering to vote and, in many cases, casting ballots in U.S. elections. Federal authorities arrested 11 of the defendants that same day as part of a coordinated statewide effort called “Operation Protect the Vote.”

Cottonwood Certified Farmers Market car show Photo by Jerry Sanchez, Sr. Classic cars, motorcycles, and a festive community atmosphere filled Cottonwood Community Center Park on Sunday, October 18, as the Cottonwood Certified Farmers Market wrapped its first season with the Season Finale Show & Shine. The free event, co-hosted by the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood Community Center, ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 20595 Gas Point Rd. Vehicle owners checked in early, and all makes,...

Moxie is a sweet, energetic Border Collie/Terrier mix who is only about two years old and full of personality. She lights up during playtime — fetching, racing around the yard in zoomies, and diving into a pile of toys with pure joy. When the energy winds down, she is just as happy to crawl into someone’s lap for cuddles and affection. She is a true love bug who thrives on attention and human connection.

REDDING — A 64-year-old French Gulch man has been arrested and is being held on $1 million bail after detectives determined he sexually abused a juvenile female over several years, according to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began on August 25, 2026, when the Sheriff’s Office received information about a possible sexual assault involving a young girl. Detectives identified the suspect as Richard Alan Thompson of French Gulch. The investigation found that the alleged...

REDDING — With mail ballots already in the hands of California voters and less than three weeks until the November 3 midterm election, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against the state after officials declined to review a list of more than 20,000 people the federal government believes are likely noncitizens who were automatically mailed ballots. Acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter sent a letter dated October 13 to Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber...

The 4th Annual Car Show took place on October 11, 2026, at the Redding Elks Lodge, drawing car enthusiasts and supporters of breast cancer awareness. The free event featured a wide array of classic, custom, and exotic vehicles, along with health information booths, food trucks, and craft vendors. The car show will split all proceeds evenly, with 50% going to Nor-Cal Breast Cancer Connection and 50% to the Breast Cancer Detection Fund. The fund helps cover the cost of screening and diagnostic...

Classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to bring their rides to the Cottonwood Certified Farmers Market Season Finale Show & Shine on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Cottonwood Community Center Park (20595 Gas Point Rd, Cottonwood, CA). The free event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with vehicle check-in from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. All makes, models, and motorcycles are welcome. Awards for People’s Choice, Kid’s Choice, and Farmers Market Favorite will be presented at 12:30 p.m. In...

New California State (NCS) will host a Shasta County Town Hall on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel Redding, 1830 Hilltop Drive. Organizers say the meeting will cover the past, present, and future of the New California State movement and provide the latest updates on activity in Shasta County. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. According to the group’s website, New California State is a movement seeking to form a new state from...

Say hello to these adorable siblings, Winston and Willow! They're a super-cute mix: half French Bulldog and half Basset Hound. Expect the best of both worlds—those classic Frenchie smushy faces, playful energy, and those long, floppy Basset ears that will melt your heart!

REDDING — A group of concerned Shasta County residents gathered Monday afternoon outside the Board of Supervisors chambers at 1450 Court Street to protest what they called the illegal destruction of election materials at the Registrar of Voters office on Saturday, October 3. The 3 p.m. demonstration marked the second protest this week. Participants carried signs, flags, and an Appeal to Heaven banner. They said their goal was to remind supervisors and County Counsel Joseph Larmour that...

PALO CEDRO — Traffic backed up through town last weekend as the 45th annual Honey Bee Festival filled the Bishop Quinn Community Center grounds on Sept. 26 and 27, drawing thousands for crafts, food, live music, and a live bee-beard demonstration while raising money for Palo Cedro Community Park. The two-day event, held at 21893 Old 44 Drive just north of Highway 44, opened both mornings with a pancake breakfast and an opening ceremony. The schedule also included the NorCal Antique Tractor...

Redding, CA— The Shasta County Board of Supervisors split 2-2 on Tuesday over a proposed new four-year contract for County Counsel Joseph F. Larmour, leaving the agreement short of a majority. The written item in the agenda packet would have started a fresh four-year term on Sept. 30, 2026. On the dais, supervisors repeatedly described the same item as a one-year extension. Separately, residents used open comment — which Chair Chris Kelstrom extended so remaining speakers could finish — to...

Registrar Clint Curtis says a private shredding company is booked for 8 a.m. Wednesday, September 30. He wrote that the job “covers both” the sealed 2024 ballots and the office logs, sign-in sheets, and video from December 3, 2024 — the same file the county closed without producing. He also wrote that “this county is much more concerned with covering up election issues than addressing them.” A separate lawsuit did not fix that records request. Curtis, Sept. 23, 2026: the shredding job “covers...

September 23, 2026 The Anderson Chamber of Commerce (ACC) held its Wednesday morning "Greeters" gathering at Discount Tire Outlet, 20290 Charlanne Drive (off Airport Road) in Redding, giving local business owners and members a firsthand look at a family-run shop that has served Shasta County since 2013. Owner Tim Johnson shared what sets the shop apart, longtime team member Dustin described the shop’s speed and professionalism, and front-desk staffer Ana welcomed guests with homemade...

Shelter has only 10 kennels and is full. Lex, Scrappy, Luthor, Bodie, and André need adopters or experienced rescues now. They do not know what kennel space or a calendar date means. They only know that when someone walks toward their kennel, it might finally be their turn. Donations have reduced several adoption fees to as low as $5–$45. Households with resident dogs must complete a meet-and-greet. Older, respectful children are suggested for most of these dogs; cat compatibility is unknown

PALO CEDRO — Approximately 20 singers took the microphone Saturday night as Moms for Liberty Shasta County hosted “Stars, Stripes, and Karaoke” on a private ranch in the Palo Cedro area, turning a September evening into an outdoor mix of competition, comfort food, and a country setting. The two-hour event ran from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 19. Contestants paid a $100 entry fee for a chance at the $1,000 grand prize. Spectators registered for free. The audience chose the winner by buying voting...

REDDING — On Thursday morning, Sept. 17, Judge Benjamin L. Hanna denied Arne E. List’s request for a temporary restraining order that would have blocked Shasta County from destroying November 5, 2024 federal-election materials still in official custody. The ruling does not mean the ballots no longer matter. Hanna said the emergency ask was too extraordinary: telling the County not to follow California Elections Code section 17301 after the 22-month retention period. The underlying writ...

California does not invite observers as a favor. Elections Code § 15104 says vote-by-mail observers get notice and sufficiently close access—close enough to see envelopes, signatures, and whether staff are following the rules. Chain-of-custody rules exist so a ballot can be followed from the drop box to the sealed bag.

On September 9, Measure B proponents Laura Hobbs and Richard Gallardo appeared on Kim Yeater’s Take Your Power Back show and described the lawsuit in plain terms: citizens wrote a charter amendment, collected signatures, won at the ballot box, and Sacramento sued them while their own county board stepped aside. That is the public record. It is also the story they told on air. Photo credit: TakeYourPowerBack.com What voters passed Measure B, approved June 2, 2026 with about 55–56 percent of...

Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis has been ordered to appear before a federal grand jury in Sacramento on September 24, 2026, and to bring original paper ballots and related records from the June 2 primary election. The subpoena, issued September 10 by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, commands Curtis to testify at the Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse and to produce materials held under California Elections Code Section 17301. An...

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-Treat Trail from 3...

Join the Redding Arts Project & Redding Ballet Theater for an evening celebrating the joy and diversity of dance! Friday, September 19 | 5:00–8:00 PM Location: The Redding Arts Project Studio, 1726 Market Street (Across from the Cascade Theater) They’ll have: 🩰 FREE 15-minute dance classes 💃 A chance to explore different dance disciplines 🎟️ Fun raffles 🍪 Yummy snacks ⭐ The opportunity to meet their principal dancers Come dance, try something new, meet the community, and celebrate the art...

On another Tuesday morning in September, 25 years after the attacks, President Trump spoke at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., beside a battered steel beam lifted from the wreckage of the South Tower. Tunnel to Towers had carried the 16,000-pound piece of steel across the country. The gathering marked a quarter century since nearly 3,000 people were killed at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on Flight 93.