BURNEY, Calif., — Officials have identified a Sparks, Nevada “thrill seeker” who died after leaping into Lake Britton from the Lake Britton Bridge along Highway […]
Exploring Shasta County History with Jeremy Tuggle
A redeveloped and subdivided patented mining property: The Tilton Consolidated mine
On January 1, 1902, a prospector and miner named Richard P. Wheelock struck an appealing quartz vein which warranted further investigation of the land he […]
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Local Master Artists Tuazon and Bradford to be featured at “very special” Banning Art Gallery exhibit
BANNING, Calif., — The Banning Art Gallery is hosting a very special exhibition Aug 4 through September 23 featuring Edwin C. Tuazon and Paul “Bear” […]
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Silver State Hotshots firefighter killed after leap from Lake Britton Bridge “died doing what he loved”
BURNEY, Calif., — Officials have identified a Sparks, Nevada “thrill seeker” who died after leaping into Lake Britton from the Lake Britton Bridge along Highway 89 in Shasta County, plummeting some 60 feet into the cold water below last Wednesday, July 28. In addition to being an “experienced cliff/bridge jumper” as described later by Sheriff’s officials, the victim, 23-year-old Don […]
Read moreLocal Master Artists Tuazon and Bradford to be featured at “very special” Banning Art Gallery exhibit
BANNING, Calif., — The Banning Art Gallery is hosting a very special exhibition Aug 4 through September 23 featuring Edwin C. Tuazon and Paul “Bear” Bradford. Both artists share a common love for the arts and also for Banning California. A gallery reception, meet and greet will take place Saturday August 7, from 5 to 7pm. The public is invited […]
Read moreMan, 37, dies after Jurupa Valley rollover crash
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., Officials say a man was killed after his vehicle crashed and overturned in Jurupa Valley early Monday morning, Aug. 2. Then deadly crash happened on the eastbound 60 Freeway onramp at Valley Way, according to fire officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: San Jacinto man dies after fiery crash into tree in Temecula Attempting to leap from moving car […]
Read moreSan Jacinto man dies after fiery crash into tree in Temecula
TEMECULA, Calif., — Authorities say a speeding driver was killed after a fiery, solo-vehicle wreck into a Temecula tree Sunday afternoon, Aug. 1. The deadly accident, which caused the hours-long closure of Rancho Vista Road, happened near the Ronald Reagan Sports Park, according to sheriff and fire officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Attempting to leap from moving car during Riverside pursuit, […]
Read moreIntoxicated man survives 200′ leap from I-5 Pit River Bridge
REDDING, Calif., — An intoxicated man was pulled alive from Lake Shasta after leaping from the Pit River Bridge along Interstate 5 on Saturday afternoon, July 31. The man had called 911 and reported he parked his SUV nearby and was on the bridge shortly before he apparently jumped into the water some 200 feet below, according to a California […]
Read moreReligion Today: The Prize of Patience
Guest Writer Spotlight: The Prize of Patience – By Richard Lewis I used to sometimes call my wife Sue, from work, just to see how things are going at home. Usually, she seemed to enjoy getting these calls but one day she seemed very angry, which was completely out of character for her. In a very sharp tone of voice […]
Read moreWanted San Jacinto felon arrested after lengthy high-speed pursuit has long criminal history
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif., — Authorities say a wanted San Jacinto felon with multiple felony warrants for crimes including hit and run resulting in death or serious bodily injuries, possession of a stolen vehicle, and others was arrested after a dangerous vehicle pursuit in a stolen vehicle Wednesday evening, July 28. The lengthy chase traveled through numerous Riverside County cities and […]
Read moreAttempting to leap from moving car during Riverside pursuit, man fatally injured
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Authorities say a man who led Riverside police officers on a high speed pursuit was killed when he attempted to jump from his moving vehicle and struck his head on a fire hydrant Sunday evening, Aug. 1 Witnesses later said the fleeing man was traveling about 50 mph when he made the fatal leap from his vehicle […]
Read moreTwo people & dog pulled from partially submerged vehicle during Desert Center water rescue
DESERT CENTER, Calif., — Two people and a dog were successfully rescued after their vehicle ended up partially submerged in a water canal Friday evening, July 30. The accident and subsequent water rescue happened near the Powerline Road and Red Cloud Mine Road exit of the eastbound I-10. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Three injured, one seriously, after car plows into […]
Read moreOne dead after fiery wreck into Palm Desert power pole
PALM DESERT, Calif., — Officials say a motorist was killed in a fiery wreck after a car plowed into a Palm Desert power pole early Saturday morning, July 31. The fatal crash happened in the 73000 block of Hwy 111 near Monterey Avenue, according to fire officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Three injured, one seriously, after car plows into Jurupa […]
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