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Latest News Digest - October 24, 2025
Important regional, state, and national news brought to readers in a concise format.

Elisa Ballard
2 days ago3 min read


Redding Mayor Jack Munns Refuses to Allow Council Member Audette to Use Her PowerPoint Presentation at the October 22nd Redding City Special Meeting to Review Budget Concerns
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

Elisa Ballard
2 days ago10 min read


Trinity County Contracts with Joanna Francsecut
Trinity County works to cover ROV office for 2026 as Shanna White retires early. Consultant, Joanna Francescut is hired and recruitment for appointment is under way.

Margaret Cantrell
5 days ago2 min read


Shasta County to Host New California Statehood "In Principle" Vote on November 4th
Shasta County residents will have the opportunity to participate in an "in principle" approval vote for the proposed New California statehood on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 , at the Red Lion Hotel, located at 1830 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA. The vote, organized by the New California movement, seeks to gauge public support for petitioning the U.S. Congress to recognize New California as a separate state, distinct from the current state of California. Event Details: Date and T

Kari Chilson
7 days ago1 min read


Latest News Digest
Important local, regional, national, and international news to readers in a concise format.

Elisa Ballard
Oct 184 min read


Controversy Surrounds AB495 - Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025
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

Elisa Ballard
Oct 154 min read


Trump Hails Historic Unity in Middle East Ahead of Ceasefire Trip
Washington, D.C. – October 12, 2025 – President Donald Trump delivered an optimistic press statement just before boarding Air Force One...

Kari Chilson
Oct 122 min read


To Stand with Israel: A Test of American Conscience
Are we still a people who will stand by our democratic allies, or must we prioritize those who claim the mantle of the oppressed, regardless of the methods they use to assert their will?

Gary Peyrot
Oct 95 min read


Charter Amendment Signature Verification Goes Forward After citizen group Save Shasta Elections was told they would have to pay $12-19,000 for Signature Verification
Hurdle for Election Reform: Save Shasta Elections Hit with Steep Signature Verification Fees

Margaret Cantrell
Oct 22 min read


The Demonization of Dissent
Charlie Kirk's tragic assassination at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, exposed America's deepening fractures—not just in politics, but in our capacity for civil discourse. As founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk championed conservative values like freedom, personal responsibility, and limited government, engaging critics with firm yet compassionate debate. He attacked ideas, not individuals, modeling a respect that's increasingly rare.

Gary Peyrot
Oct 13 min read


Governor Newsom Pushing for Mid-Cycle Redistricting Plan in Response to Texas' Plan
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.

Elisa Ballard
Oct 13 min read


Steve Hilton Has Plans to Solve California's Affordability Crisis
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.

Elisa Ballard
Sep 295 min read


The Anatomy of Our Charter Amendment
For over 200 years our elections were run by the counties. Then, all of a sudden, around 2000, the state started taking over our...

Margaret Cantrell
Sep 273 min read


Book Review: Phil Robertson's "Jesus Politics - How to Win Back the Soul of America"
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 define

Elisa Ballard
Sep 263 min read


Shasta County Election Chief Clint Curtis Slashes Drop Boxes to 4: A Bold Move to Curb Fraud and Boost Voter Trust
In a decisive move to fortify election integrity, Shasta County Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis has slashed ballot drop boxes to just...

Kari Chilson
Sep 251 min read


Charter County Measure Was Filed 17 Months Late - What Happened?
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.

Elisa Ballard
Sep 93 min read
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