News From Around The County
RED BLUFF, Calif. — Recent complaints of speeding and reckless driving in and around the City’s school zones, Redding PD conducted a targeted speed enforcement operation in the area of Vista Middle School earlier today. The operation resulted in several motorists being issued a variety of citations, including one who was cited for traveling nearly twice the legal 25 mph […]
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MT. SHASTA, Calif. — Authorities say a man who suffered a medical emergency was injured after a series of collisions that ended with his vehicle underneath a pickup truck Monday afternoon, May 24. The victim was later transported to an area hospital for treatment of his unspecified medical crisis as well as injuries he sustained in the crashes that left several […]
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ANDERSON, Calif. — Authorities say an Arizona man was arrested after a traffic led to the discovery of a firearm and small amount of methamphetamine Monday, May 24. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Host of Mt. Shasta B&B arrested on sexual battery charges Spike strips halt Mt. Shasta pursuit – Woman apprehended Arrested 21 times since 2020, Chronic Offender arrested again in Anderson […]
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While other, more recent volcanic eruptions – such as the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Skamania County, Washington, which was the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history – have garnered more attention, the May 1915 eruptions at Lassen Peak, commonly referred to as Mount Lassen, remain the most recent volcanic action seen in California. The […]
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WHISKEYTOWN, Calif. — When travelers visit the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area they are often left in awe of the area’s spectacular sites; including beautiful cascading waterfalls, fishing at Whiskeytown Lake and in the area’s many surrounding creeks and waterways, abundant hiking, walking and equestrian trails, and well-kept campsites. Thankfully, in large part due to entrance fees collected over the years, […]
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MT. SHASTA, Calif. — Authorities say a woman who led officers on a multi-agency pursuit was arrested after officials involved in the chase successfully deployed spike strips, causing the fleeing woman’s vehicle to become disabled Thursday morning, May 20. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Host of Mt. Shasta B&B arrested on sexual battery charges “You chose the wrong place,” mom says […]
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In 1894, while prospecting in the boundaries of the Backbone mining district of Shasta County, Walter Friday, a native of Switzerland, and a resident of Flat Creek, located the lucrative quartz vein of the Friday lode mine. After that, Friday drove an adit into the hillside. Then, he began operating this mine as a hard rock mine. Later, an abundance […]
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REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say a man was arrested for driving under the influence after a two-vehicle, double rollover collision that happened yesterday, Thursday May 20. No serious injuries were reported after the DUI crash, which happened on S. Bonnyview Road near the South Bonnyview Boat Launch in Redding. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Host of Mt. Shasta B&B arrested on sexual […]
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TEHAMA COUNTY, Calif. — Three victims reportedly suffered minor to moderate injuries after a three-vehicle collision in Tehama County early yesterday morning, Thursday, May 20. The collision happened on SR-99, just North of Hallie Road, according to CHP and witnesses. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Host of Mt. Shasta B&B arrested on sexual battery charges “You chose the wrong place,” mom […]
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MT. SHASTA, Calif. — Authorities say a sexual battery investigation involving a Mt. Shasta B&B led to the arrest of the location’s keeper/host on Tuesday, May 18. Officials say they do not believe this was the first incident involving the alleged suspect and have asked for potential victims with more information and details about the man’s reported criminal activities to […]
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