On 31 Mar 2016 09:10:46 -0700, you wrote:
I am getting no voltage going into the regulator which is
why I'm focused on the CR1561 rectifier at the moment.
That seems a valid conclusion. It definitely looks like you have a situation like Malcolm's. Follow his good advice.
I'd just like to add that it's a good idea to try and avoid excessive stress on the PCB while removing the bridge rectifier to avoid damaging the traces and through-holes. And avoid getting shrapnel into your eyes...
Raymond
In the past I have overloaded a few plastic packaged power transistors
resulting in shrapnel in the ceiling, the wall, me, etc.
David Hess