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Click for a New Dad Part I: Mistletoe & Family Foes

As the holiday season kicks off, DNA testing kits top the list of thoughtful gifts, offering the promise of uncovering family roots. But for countless families, this seemingly innocent present delivers more than they bargained for—revealing life-altering secrets. In part one of our three-part series, we explore the stories of families whose lives were forever changed by this popular holiday gift.

30 L.A. “Homeless” Nonprofits Went from Pennies to $121 Million — on the Taxpayers’ Dime

They promised to end homelessness.

You paid for it.

Now 30 L.A. “homeless” nonprofits have gone from $12K to $121 million in surplus revenue — on the taxpayers’ dime. Meanwhile, the city’s homeless population has soared 70%.

Their Homes Survived the Fire — But Six Months Later, They’re Still Locked Out

Their homes survived the fires — but six months later, toxic smoke and ash still keep families displaced in places all over the County, from the Pacific Palisades to Sierra Madre. The walls are standing, but the air isn’t safe. Thirdhand smoke and ash contamination have turned recovery into a nightmare of costly cleanups, stalled insurance claims, and endless delays.

Blueprint & Background

Voters and elected officials in Northern California faced threats and intimidation during recent elections. Starting in 2020, Shasta County's alt-right groups took their concerns public after state pandemic regulations caused tension between council members and citizens.

This began with local coalition, Recall Shasta, attempting to remove Republican Supervisors Mary Rickert, Leonard Moty, and Joe Chimenti for “betraying public trust” and “failing to give us local control.” District Supervisor Mary Rickert told us “I’ve had people call my name out and I turn around and they’re videotaping me, I’ve had texts of people calling me Satan. There was one particular one where the email said on the subject line ‘Going, going, going, gone, dead women walking’ then in the body they said they could hardly wait until I was nothing but a bad memory.”

Imitating & Intimidating: In September 2022, Doug Frank, associate of Mike Lindell, urged citizens in Shasta to investigate elections for fraud.

“On the 17th, I was contacted by three different people who were door knocked.” Cathy Darling Allen, Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters, told us. “All reported feeling intimidated or targeted.”

Extremism, Activism, or Anarchy?: Red, White, & BluePrint, a militia associated group, chronicled the recall and beginning of the alt-right influx in Shasta in effort to spread their agenda to a national audience. Their podcast, Patriot State of Mind, spreads misinformation about government and elections through weekly episodes.

Written by: Rachael Gaudiosi

Edited by: Rachael Fischer

Contributor: Catherine Galanti

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Click for a New Dad Part I: Mistletoe & Family Foes

30 L.A. “Homeless” Nonprofits Went from Pennies to $121 Million — on the Taxpayers’ Dime

Their Homes Survived the Fire — But Six Months Later, They’re Still Locked Out

Their Homes Survived the Fire — But Six Months Later, They’re Still Locked Out

Fear & Voting in Shasta County - 2022

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Click for a New Dad Part I: Mistletoe & Family Foes

30 L.A. “Homeless” Nonprofits Went from Pennies to $121 Million — on the Taxpayers’ Dime

Their Homes Survived the Fire — But Six Months Later, They’re Still Locked Out

Their Homes Survived the Fire — But Six Months Later, They’re Still Locked Out

Fear & Voting in Shasta County - 2022

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Rachael Gaudiosi

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