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A Downtown Redding group is working to turn a set of pipes on Market Street into a fully functional steam whistle, designed to sound like a train from the 1800s.
Seven Cal Fire helitack crew members were injured while fighting the Brook Fire in Shasta County, California. A serious accident review team was deployed to investigate.
A vegetation fire in Bella Vista has spread to 126 acres, prompting evacuations and road closures. An evacuation center is being set up at Shasta College.
A fire sparked Saturday afternoon in Shasta County just North of Bella Vista, consuming over nearly 40 acres. Evacuation orders have been issued for several zones.
Chico residents gathered outside Children's Park to protest ICE in response to recent fatal shootings in Texas and Maine, with over 200 people attending the demonstration.
A heatwave is expected to hit the Northstate region, with temperatures reaching record highs in Redding and Red Bluff. Elevated fire danger exists across the northeast corner of California.
A review of postmortem investigations indicates that more intensive monitoring of high-risk individuals could prevent deaths at the Shasta County Jail. Two dozen people have died while incarcerated over the last six yea…
Members of the Redding Senior Center are protesting proposed bylaw changes that would eliminate statutory voting membership, calling for regular meetings and greater transparency. The center's president, Julie Hudec, ha…
The Dudley Fire in Butte County was mapped at 5.85 acres and fully contained overnight, according to Cal Fire/Butte County.
The Dove Fire near Berry Creek in Butte County was stopped at just over 7 acres after prompting evacuation warnings and a response from ground and air crews.
Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force agents served a search warrant on July 16, seizing over 1 kg of cocaine, several other suspected illegal drugs, cash, jewelry, and illegal fireworks. A Chico man, Roberto Alvarez,…
Bradley Sayer, the 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting two people inside the Chico Branch Library on June 22, pleaded not guilty during a further arraignment in Butte County Superior Court. He faces charges stemming…
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has reopened recreational Chinook salmon fishing on the Sacramento River, ending a three-year closure due to critically low fish populations. The season's reopening follows…
City crews have focused on Redding's parks and trail system to prepare for the upcoming Ironman 70.3 event, including replacing damaged concrete sections and improving trail conditions.
Simpson University will launch a new Bachelor of Arts in global studies degree this fall, aimed at preparing graduates for internationally focused careers.
A vegetation fire in Paradise has prompted evacuation orders for parts of the town, according to the Town of Paradise. The fire was reported on July 16, 2026, and is burning in the area of Dudley Road.
WaterWorks Park in Redding is having a strong summer season, but staff faces challenges due to unusual weather and heat illness prevention.
The Tehama County Health Services Agency issued a public service announcement July 15, warning residents about a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora. The outbreak has over…
The Chico Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 18-year-old man, Jack Walden. He was reported missing on July 16, 2026, at approximately 10:27 p.m.
Two bats found in residential areas of Tehama County tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to urge pet vaccinations and caution.
A Marysville woman has been sentenced to 4 years, 8 months in state prison after pleading guilty to robbing a Gridley bank and leading officers on a high-speed chase.
Jacob Karl Weiss was sentenced to 36 years in state prison for eight felony sex offenses, including four counts of rape by force. He must register as a lifetime sex offender.
The new Dunkin' Donuts location in Redding, California has been delayed until early August due to ongoing final steps before opening. The store is expected to have a soft opening in early August and a grand opening on A…
A preliminary hearing for George Barker, accused of killing his sister Georgia Darlene Barker on July 3, has been delayed until August 11.
Chico State University has launched a nationwide search for its next police chief following the retirement of Chief Christopher Nicodemus, who is now leading the Butte College Law Enforcement Academy. Interim Chief Clin…