News From Around The County
RED BLUFF, Calif., — An elderly man who went missing from the Roseville area on Wednesday, Oct. 13 was found – lost and confused, but safe – in Red Bluff yesterday afternoon, officials were excited to announce after the victim was reunited with his grateful family. The man, listed only as James, had somehow managed to travel some 150 miles […]
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From the Bleachers – With Ron MosherTrevor Montgomery contributed to this article See related Op/Ed below. BURNEY, Calif., — The Raiders were hit with a triple dose of bad news over the last week, including the stunning blow of being forced to forfeit their last two games, both of which were Burney wins. Parents and players alike were shocked and […]
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RED BLUFF, Calif. — Authorities say a 69-year-old pedestrian was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while walking in Red Bluff last night, Monday, Oct. 11. The fatal accident, which was initially investigated as a hit and run resulting in death, happened on Lucknow Avenue near Dunvin Court, according to California Highway Patrol. Although the driver who struck […]
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HAPPY CAMP, Calif., — Authorities today are continuing to ask for help in locating a missing, 76-year-old, Happy Camp man after he disappeared Saturday evening, Oct. 9. Officials say the missing man was possibly walking into town from his China Grade Road residence when he disappeared. He has not been seen or heard from since. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Interrupted […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a couple who attacked an employee of a Redding storage facility with a baseball bat were later arrested after a keen-eyed officer spotted them leaving the area in a U-Haul vehicle Friday morning, Oct. 8. The baseball bat attack happened after the 59-year-old employee interrupted the pair while they were burglarizing one of the storage […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities arrested a local man after a drunken downtown Redding disturbance that resulted in a shooting early Saturday morning, Oct. 9. No injuries were reported after the shooting, which happened in the area of Foundry Square, near California and Placer streets, according to officials. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Seen brandishing replica rifle along I-5, wanted SoCal felon arrested […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a wanted felon who was seen brandishing what appeared to be an assault-style rifle while walking alongside I-5 in Redding was arrested after fleeing from responding officers yesterday morning, Saturday, Oct. 9. Although the rifle the alleged suspect was seen brandishing was later determined to be a realistic-looking BB gun that was missing its orange […]
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SHASTA COUNTY, Calif., — The Local Assistance Center (LAC) opened this morning to provide recovery assistance services to residents impacted by the Fawn Fire. It will be open from Friday, October 8 through Monday, October 11 at the Shasta Lake Community Center, 4499 Main Street, in the City of Shasta Lake. The LAC will be open from 10 a.m. to […]
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From the Bleachers – With Ron Mosher BIG VALLEY GAME MOVED UP A DAY BURNEY MOVES HOMECOMING GAME FALL RIVER HOMECOMING IS THIS FRIDAY A couple of football game date and time changes were announced today, affecting Big Valley and Burney Jr/Sr High School’s. BIG VALLEY CARDINALS: The Big Valley Cardinals were set to host Hayfork this Friday night (Oct. […]
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MT. SHASTA, Calif., — Authorities say a man was arrested for felony animal abuse after an investigation revealed the alleged suspect had dragged his dog behind his vehicle for more than 45 minutes Saturday morning, Oct. 2. Officials have not said if the dog’s dragging was intentional or accidental; and the dog, which suffered bloodied paws, exhaustion, and dehydration, is […]
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