Tehama County business owner Carlos Zapata claimed he wasn’t making threats when he angrily addressed the Shasta County Board of Supervisors. However, if you watch the video, there’s no mistaking that’s exactly what he did. The video of his speech… Continue Reading
We chatted with James Santos last month about the ordeal he and his family suffered because of COVID-19. James, his husband and their two children — all former Redding residents — now live in Las Vegas. Half their family fell… Continue Reading
I grew up watching Saturday-morning cartoons in the ’60s, especially my favorite, “The Jetsons”. I so wanted to one day have a Rosie the Robot maid to do all my chores. I hoped as an adult I’d zip around in… Continue Reading
Prior to sinus surgeries, it’s common for surgeons to spray nasal passages with an iodine-based mixture to help prevent post-op infection. Here in Shasta County, Redding physician Dr. George Domb, an ear, nose and throat specialist, believes a similar treatment… Continue Reading
I blame the coronavirus for putting the dumb idea in my head to plant a garden. Actually, being the over-achiever I am, I planted two: one in an old water trough that I painted black, and the other in a… Continue Reading
Yesterday was the one-week anniversary of Bethel-Church member Sean Feucht’s controversial worship concert at the Sundial Bridge in Redding. Once again, incredulous outsiders are left to wonder what’s in Shasta County’s water to cause our residents to behave so recklessly… Continue Reading
Approaching the Sundial Bridge in Redding last night, the first indication that something big was happening was the sight of vehicles; hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of them. Parked cars, trucks, vans, bikes and Segways covered all available asphalt, parking… Continue Reading
Dear Governor Newsom, I know you’re busy, but we’ve got a situation up here in Shasta County that is in dire need of your attention during this pandemic. We’ve got trouble, right here in river city, along the Northern California… Continue Reading
Q: Hey, James. We have to stop meeting like this. But thank you, once again, for allowing me to talk with you about a timely topic; this time, COVID-19, and your family’s encounter with it. But first, a little background… Continue Reading
Congratulations, California mask-deniers. Behold, the unintended consequences of your refusal to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The state’s COVID-19 numbers are up, so some things will be shut down. Despite all our progress and months of sacrifice, we’re now… Continue Reading
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