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Autopsies confirm two men, David Hull and Matthew Johnson, died from shotgun wounds in the June 22 library shooting. The suspect, Bradley Scott Sayer, remains in custody.
Tehama County Sheriff Dave Kain has rejected a civil grand jury report that accused him of intimidation, retaliation, and fostering a toxic workplace, calling the investigation 'politically charged' and legally flawed.
A Tehama County civil grand jury report accuses Sheriff Dave Kain of intimidating county employees, retaliating against critics, and fostering a toxic workplace.
Butte County has approved a $7.17 million construction contract for a new behavioral health center in Gridley, which will expand mental health services and substance use treatment.
The Butte County District Attorney's Office suggests the suspect in Monday's deadly shooting at the Butte County Library may not have known how to properly operate a shotgun, potentially limiting the number of shots fir…
Deputies are searching for a 71-year-old man who was reported missing from the Magalia area and may be in poor health. Randy McLaughlin was last seen near Glenwood Drive in Magalia about three days ago.
More than 100 U.S. Naval Sea Cadets are training at Simpson University in Redding, California, as part of a recruit program modeled after Navy boot camp.
California is set to ban Glock handguns on July 1, with the new restriction aimed at gun modifiers known as 'Glock switches'. The law aims to close a loophole allowing illegal conversions of semi-automatic firearms into…
The Willows City Council voted to reject a proposal to hire a private armed security company as an alternative to local law enforcement, citing concerns over lack of local knowledge and legal authority.
Butte County Fire Department and PG&E unveiled the return of a UH-60 Blackhawk helitanker to support firefighting efforts across Butte and surrounding counties.
The Chico community continues to mourn the deaths of two people and injuries to a minor in a library shooting on Monday. The suspect, Bradley Sayer, was identified as an 18-year-old with autism.
A proposed data center at the former Crystal Geyser plant in Mount Shasta is drawing opposition from local residents and city officials. An online petition has been launched urging the city to reject the project due to…
The Hoopa Fire Department contained a house fire on Rice Lane in Hoopa, California, after flames spread to two RVs and five vehicles. The fire originated inside the home and was accompanied by a loud explosion.
Nathan Reep, 20, sentenced for voluntary manslaughter and other felony charges in fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Red Bluff in 2024.
A wildfire burning in Modoc County has grown to approximately 300 acres as of June 24, 2026. Crews from the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and Cal Fire are battling the blaze.
The city of Mount Shasta received an inquiry from an entity interested in building an AI data center at the former Crystal Geyser facility, raising concerns about water shortages and potential environmental impacts.
Gerrad Esnault, 35, was reported missing on June 21, 2026, after not returning from a hike near Middletown Park Drive and the Swasey Park trails. He was found safe by community members in the Stoney Gulch Trail area in…
A report of a woman being kidnapped and forced to steal from a store in McKinleyville was determined to be unsubstantiated following an investigation by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to implement new rules for public comment, limiting the open comment period to 30 minutes and capping the number of speakers at 10. The changes aim to comply with…
A federal lawsuit alleges that gas station giants including Marathon and Circle K have violated California's antitrust law through Kalibrate, a fuel-pricing software system.
A small fire in Trinity County has prompted officials to urge residents to rely on verified sources for information as fire season gets underway.
Italian-inspired restaurant Lucente Cucina has opened at 1900 Hilltop Drive in Redding, featuring hand-rolled pasta and house-made sauces. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on June 25.
Shasta Estates Senior Living in Redding reopened after renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 25, 2026.
The Redding Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate three missing people, including two teenagers. The missing individuals are Hayden Merrick, Kaden Waddle, and Victor Penn-Nash.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Mendocino County on Wednesday morning, causing light-to-moderate shaking across Northern California.