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Jeremy Edwardson, a Redding author and owner of the Soundhouse Recording Studio, claims his novel 'Granny in the Attic' tells the true story of a secret sister to Queen Victoria.
The Cal Fire Tehama-Glenn Unit and The Nature Conservancy will conduct a prescribed burn at the Dye Creek Preserve in Los Molinos on June 30.
A stormy setup continues over the region, with light showers and isolated thunderstorms expected through Saturday. Fresh snow is possible at high peaks, while breezy north winds are forecast for Sunday.
The Willows City Council will reconsider declaring a public safety emergency due to the impending loss of law enforcement services from the Glenn County Sheriff's Office on July 1.
A legal challenge to Shasta County's Measure B was denied by California's Third District Court of Appeal, which ruled the case should instead be filed in Shasta County Superior Court. The measure requires in-person voti…
The Rebuild Paradise Foundation is hosting a farewell BBQ to celebrate its seven years of supporting the Ridge's recovery from the Camp Fire. The event will be held on June 27 at Paradise Community Park.
A multivehicle crash on Keswick Dam Road near Lake Boulevard in Redding sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The US Forest Service is warning visitors to prepare for cooler temperatures and changing weather conditions on the Plumas National Forest, particularly with hypothermia risks due to cold water temperatures.
Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue says the county is not eligible for $227 million in Proposition 64 grant funding due to lack of storefronts in unincorporated areas, despite severe illegal cannabis activity proble…
A California appeal court declined to hear the merits of the case against Measure B, saying the state should refile in another venue. The attorney general's office plans to move quickly.
The California Attorney General's Office has given a local community member permission to sue Jackie LaBarbera over her dual roles on the Shasta County Board of Education and the Anderson Union High School District. The…
A fire burning in lower Paradise, California, prompted an evacuation warning for some Butte County residents on Friday afternoon. The Pentz Fire is burning around 20 acres near Pentz Road and Lindenbaum Lane.
The Chico Cat Café, a local cat adoption center, has announced its permanent closure after three years of operation. The café helped hundreds of cats find forever homes and will continue to work on feline welfare and ve…
Lucente Cucina officially opened on June 25, 2026, at the Holiday Inn on Hilltop Drive in Redding, marking the completion of a major renovation project and introducing Northern Italian cuisine to the area.
Butte County officials announced the reopening of five library branches with security guards following a shooting at the Chico branch on June 22, 2026.
Shasta County Public Health Officer Dr. James Mu warns of approaching West Nile virus season, urging residents to take mosquito precautions.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service and the Department of the Interior are adding new protections for firefighters to limit hazardous exposure during the 2026 fire year.
Shasta County supervisors voted to move towards passing a local law restricting county contracts with nonprofits that spend more than 18% on administrative costs.
California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating a possible fatal ATV crash in Platina, west of Red Bluff on June 24, 2026.
The North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) has opened two memorial funds for victims of the June 22 Chico Library shooting, with benefit fundraisers planned for several local businesses.
Three suspects, Ryan Piper, Nathan Reep and Blake Michael Bush, were sentenced for their roles in the September 2024 murder of a 16-year-old in Red Bluff. The Tehama County District Attorney's Office confirmed the concl…
Prosecutors describe how the 18-year-old suspect allegedly planned and carried out the deadly Chico library shooting, which killed two people and wounded others.
Butte County has recommended Census Tract 24-02, which includes Berry Creek and the east foothills, for nomination under California's Opportunity Zones 2.0 program, a federal tax incentive aimed at spurring private inve…
Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis says he will certify the June primary vote unless a court order tells him otherwise, despite claims of noncitizen voter registrations and allegations of fraud.
North State Women in Film is hosting a meeting to help local filmmakers find and close investors for their projects while empowering women in the industry.