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Firefighters responded to several small wildfires sparked by lightning in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on Friday, June 19, 2026. The fires were contained or extinguished, with one blaze burning approximately 0.1 a…
The Redding Colt .45s are off to a strong start this season, compiling a 10-1 record as they continue play at historic Tiger Field in downtown Redding.
The Oroville City Elementary School District has issued a formal Notice of Violation to STREAM Charter School, alleging discrimination, retaliation, and Brown Act violations.
Families gathered at DeGarmo Park on Friday to celebrate Juneteenth with live music, spoken-word performances, local artists, food vendors, and community fellowship.
A 34-year-old Oroville man was arrested after Butte County Sheriff's deputies found approximately 6.5 grams of fentanyl in his possession near Lincoln Boulevard in Oroville on June 17, 2026.
A new U.S. Census Bureau report shows a shift in tax revenue collection methods over the past century, with many governments relying more on sales and income taxes.
The Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) is continuing cleanup efforts along the Smith River in Del Norte County after a tanker truck carrying asphalt binder overturned on June 11, 2026.
The South large-school team is set to compete in the 49th Annual Lions Club All-Star Football Games at Foothill High School, with the event raising money for children living with Type 1 diabetes.
Caltrans will perform roadwork on State Route 162 (SR 162) in Oroville, causing overnight lane closures from June 21 to July 1.
A two-vehicle collision on Highway 162 in Butte County sent a minivan into an irrigation canal, injuring six people. The BMW driver sustained minor injuries.
Over 3,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers are without power in Shasta County due to storms on Friday, June 19. Power is expected to be restored by 11:15 p.m.
A Tehama County man, Sergio Barraza, 48, was arrested on Thursday for attempting to sexually assault a child he was communicating with on social media.
A thunderstorm caused a power outage affecting over 1,000 Redding Electric Utility (REU) customers on Friday afternoon.
A big rig truck caught fire on Interstate 5 near Lake Shastina in Siskiyou County, Calif., early Friday morning, June 19, 2026. The fire was reported at 6:08 a.m. and crews closed the highway while firefighters worked t…
A proposed California bill could limit public records access and increase costs for government agencies, sparking concerns from transparency groups and local officials in Shasta County.
A man from Palo Cedro died after a boat crashed into the shoreline of Shasta Lake on Thursday evening. Three people were rescued, but one adult male was pronounced dead at the scene.
Westside Road will be closed from June 22, 2026, to November 16, 2026, for bridge replacement and road construction near Canyon Hollow Creek in Redding.
Paradigm Clinical Research has opened a psychedelic research suite at its expanded site in Redding, California. The new facility will support psychiatric clinical trials and studies evaluating psychedelic-assisted thera…
The California Highway Patrol will conduct a statewide enforcement effort to keep impaired drivers off the road from June 20-21, with a focus on summer travel and increased risk of crashes.
Reciproka, an international organization promoting cultural reciprocity, has opened a community center in Redding. The center offers events, space for groups, and aid to the community.
The Chico Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating Anthony Rodriguez, a 21-year-old man with autism who has been missing since Thursday evening. He was last seen leaving his home on Nevadillo Court.
Brandon Michael Wheeler, 36, of Magalia, was sentenced to 36 months of probation for two felony charges and a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge related to an undercover operation by Chico Police Department.
Butte County supervisors approved expanded funding and extended contracts for two organizations providing housing and support services to young adults transitioning out of foster care.
The California Water Commission approved $268.9 million in conditional supplemental funding for the Sites Reservoir Project, a proposed water storage project in Colusa County.
The $33 million phase one of the rebuild is nearing completion, with a grand opening event and ribbon cutting scheduled for July 30. The new campus will welcome students back to The Ridge this fall.