News From Around The County
REDDING, Calif. — A man who officials say has a significant criminal history in Shasta County, with more than 50 bookings into county jail since 1993, was arrested again after he attempted to throw drugs from his vehicle window while being stopped in Redding this morning, Sunday, June 13th. According to officials, this is the third time the man, 47-year-old, […]
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ANDERSON, Calif. — A felon on probation who was out of custody on Supervised Own Recognizance (SOR) release for a pending felony case was arrested again after officers discovered he was in possession of a functional, short-barreled, un-serialized rifle; multiple loaded high-capacity, 60 round magazines; additional unspent ammunition; and methamphetamine. The discovery that led to the man’s arrest was made during […]
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On this episode of Exploring Shasta County History, Jeremy Tuggle – Shasta Historical Society’s Education and Community Engagement Manager, takes you on another exciting mining adventure with his friend, Ralph Bentrim. This former mining property embraces Ralph’s property at Keswick. This mining property is a former Au (gold) mine called the Clara, which has been developed in parts to allow […]
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SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — In a surprising move less than two years after being appointed to the top law enforcement official in Shasta County, Sheriff-Coroner Eric Magrini announced he will be stepping down from the position to become assistant CEO for the county. The announcement follows on the heels of his deputies issuing a vote of no-confidence against him earlier […]
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UPDATED: Tuesday, June 15, 9:30 a.m. See Original Story below. REDDING, Calif. — Although officials yesterday identified a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene last Wednesday morning, June 9th, officers are continuing to search for the driver who hit the victim and left him to die in the roadway. The fatal hit and […]
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REDDING, Calif. — A dispute that reportedly escalated over a parking spot at Redding’s Enterprise Park led to the arrest of a man who allegedly brandished what appeared to be a firearm while threatening to shoot several people yesterday morning, Tuesday, June 8th. According to area residents who often visit the park, the alleged suspect is known to sit inside his […]
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RED BLUFF, Calif. — Authorities in Red Bluff say three local men were arrested during a traffic stop after officers discovered methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, and other illicit drugs early Saturday morning, June 5. Officers also seized more than $12,000 cash during the traffic stop, which occurred at S. Main and Fish streets. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Witnessed at […]
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The Mammoth aerial tramway was sometimes referred to as an “aerial ropeway” which was built in 1905 for the United States Refining and Mining Company, the parent company of the Mammoth Copper Company of Kennett, by the Riblet Tramway Company of Spokane, Washington, for about $50,000. LOVE SHASTA COUNTY HISTORY?SEE: Exploring Shasta County History with Jeremy Tuggle: Bella Vista: A lumber […]
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UPDATED: Sunday, June 6, 7:53 p.m., With suspect’s booking information, other details. BELLA VISTA, Calif. — A man captured on film at the scene of a vegetation fire in Bella Vista was reportedly arrested by Arson Investigators earlier this morning, Sunday, June 6. Witnesses at the scene told SCNS that firefighters made quick work putting out the fire, before the […]
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UPDATED: Wednesday, June 89, 10 a.m. BURNEY, Calif. — Firefighters have determined that a vegetation fire that threatened the Pit River Casino and numerous homes in Burney last Saturday afternoon was caused by an escaped campfire left burning inside an illegal encampment, CAL FIRE/Shasta Trinity officials have since reported. No arrests were made after the blaze, which consumed approximately 20.5 […]
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