News From Around The County
RED BLUFF, Calif. — Although few details have been released, authorities in Red Bluff this afternoon confirmed that an attempted homicide investigation is underway after two people were shot while sitting on a porch outside a Red Bluff home late Saturday evening, May 29th. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: New victims, witnesses come forward in Mt. Shasta B&B sexual battery case […]
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REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say a Redding traffic stop led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle, as well as seizure of methamphetamine, marijuana, and two loaded firearms, including one with its serial number removed late Saturday evening, May 29th. The late-night traffic stop also led to the arrest of two people. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Upset with traffic, DUI […]
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REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say a man became so enraged with Redding PD community service officers and a young cadet manning a traffic collision-related roadblock that he attempted to bypass the closure, hitting the cadet in the process this afternoon, Saturday, May 29. He then fled the scene of the non-injury collision, but was later located and arrested for assault […]
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ANDERSON, Calif. — City of Anderson officials joined throngs of area children and parents for the City’s Grand Opening celebration of their newest play and splash area, River Splash Friday afternoon, May 28th. The new splashpad, located at Anderson River Park, features large shade structures, picnic tables, restrooms, and a 106-ft. diameter water-play area. The play area boasts five above-ground features; including […]
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UPDATED: Friday, May 28, 2 p.m., With coroner’s release of information. Originally Published: Wednesday, May 26, 8:45 a.m. COTTONWOOD, Calif. — Officials today released the name of an Anderson man who was fatally run down by a motorist who then fled the scene, leaving the victim to die along the side of a Cottonwood road during the early morning hours […]
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RED BLUFF, Calif. — Authorities say a traffic enforcement stop in Red Bluff led to the discovery and seizure of a significant amount of narcotics early this morning, Thursday, May 27. Two wanted felons, including one from San Francisco and another from the Bay Area, were arrested after the traffic stop and seizure. SEE OTHER RECENT RED BLUFF AREA NEWS: […]
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MT. SHASTA, Calif. — Authorities today released additional information about an ongoing sexual battery investigation involving the owner of the Shasta MountInn Retreat and Spa. The B&B features a Victorian-era farmhouse and offers a sauna and massage services, which are provided by the man who now stands accused. Although the investigation was launched after a sole female victim reported being […]
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BURNEY, Calif. — No injuries were reported after a two-vehicle collision involving a passenger SUV and school bus in Burney earlier this afternoon, Wednesday, May 26. The crash happened at the intersection of Main Street and Mountain View Road, near Speedway Gas. Witnesses have since reported the driver who caused the collision, reportedly a teenage driver heading home after school, […]
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RED BLUFF, Calif. — A Gerber man was formally arraigned yesterday in connection with a case involving the continuous sexual abuse of two children that the Tehama County District Attorney’s Office allege took place in the City of Red Bluff and within the unincorporated Tehama County area. The suspect, 25-year-old Alex Torres-Garcia, now faces twelve felony counts including sexual intercourse […]
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REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say a man described as a well-known local transient with many prior law enforcement contacts was arrested again after he broke into a Redding cannabis dispensary Monday evening, May 24. The suspect was captured on video surveillance using a hatchet to break into the Synergy cannabis dispensary in the 300 block of Hemsted Drive, according to […]
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