News From Around The County
COTTONWOOD, Calif. — Authorities say three young local females, including two teens, were killed after a small passenger vehicle they were in veered off Interstate 5 in Cottonwood and slammed into the back of a big rig that was parked along the shoulder of the freeway early Sunday morning, March 20. The deadly crash, which happened south of the Cottonwood […]
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MT. SHASTA, Calif., — Authorities say a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle that turned into a foot chase led to the arrest of a wanted Oregon felon who was captured after fleeing on foot from the stolen vehicle Monday evening, March 14. The arrest led to the discovery and seizure of a significant quantity of illicit narcotics, including several […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a local man wielding a realistic-looking air pistol was arrested after allegedly attempting to carjack several motorists Friday morning, March 18. The incident, which left multiple area motorists traumatized and fearing for their safety and forced at least two nearby school campuses to go onto lockdown, happened in the area of Hartnell Avenue and Churn […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of a fiery crash into two power poles that knocked out power to homes and businesses in the surrounding area and forced the temporary closure of East Street, north of Pine Street Friday morning, March 18. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Wanted for attempted murder, Burney felon nabbed after 107 mph […]
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UPDATED: Sunday, March 20, 9:36 a.m., With Sheriff’s release of information. Originally Published: Saturday, March 19, 11:52 a.m. See Original Story below. SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Sheriff’s officials today released new information regarding the cause of a deadly four-vehicle collision near the border of San Jacinto and Lakeview early Thursday morning, March 17. The multi-vehicle crash claimed the life of […]
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MONTGOMERY CREEK, Calif., — For the second time in as many days, a dangerous high-speed pursuit led to a driver’s arrest in the Intermountain area east of Redding, with today’s apprehension taking down a wanted felon who had a million-dollar warrant for attempted murder. The pursuit, which traveled nearly ten miles and hit speeds in excess of 100 mph, began […]
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MURRIETA, Calif., — With the date of this year’s annual Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Day Event swiftly approaching, event organizers and City of Murrieta officials are excited to invite veterans and all throughout the community to attend. The event, which will be held at Murrieta’s Town Square Park on March 26, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., is being held in honor […]
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MEAD VALLEY, Calif., — Authorities say nine people, including eight school employees and a driver, were hospitalized after a car plowed through the wall of a Mead Valley school and into an occupied room Wednesday afternoon, March 16. The accident and number of injuries forced a large-scale, multi-agency response, with nearly a dozen ambulances being dispatched to the scene. No […]
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ANDERSON, Calif., — Authorities say a two-vehicle traffic collision in Anderson left three people hospitalized and led to the arrest of a Cottonwood woman last night, Thursday, March 17. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Burney woman arrested with drugs and cash after 143 mph pursuit ends in crash near Johnson Park UPDATE: More details released after deadly Redding shooting – Suspect […]
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NUEVO, Calif., — Authorities say a San Jacinto man was killed in a three-vehicle head-on collision in Nuevo early Thursday morning, March 17. The deadly collision happened on a notoriously dangerous section of Ramona Expressway near Hansen Avenue / Davis Road, an area known for speeding, illegal passing and impatient/distracted driving that has claimed many lives over the years. (See below […]
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