News From Around The County
REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say a handgun and rifle-wielding man was arrested in Redding after the suspect fired multiple rifle rounds from his apartment in the 1200 block of Bundy Court afternoon, Thursday, December 3. Witnesses later reported hearing more than a dozen rounds fired. The small cul-de-sac where the shootings occurred, which sits southeast of Churn Creek Road and […]
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UPDATED: Friday, Dec. 4, 11:35 p.m. See Original Story below. REDDING, Calif. — In response to inquiries about Tuesday’s fatal shooting involving a woman who ran over a Redding police officer, Shasta County Sheriff’s Office today released the following statement: On December 2nd, 2020, at approximately 6:27 PM, officers from the Redding Police Department responded to a disturbance call in […]
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ANDERSON, Calif. — A man who led Anderson police officers on a dangerous October, 2019 high-speed pursuit in a stolen vehicle that ended in the death of one of his passengers pleaded guilty in court to numerous felony charges and enhancements yesterday, Dec. 1. The pursuit ended when the driver, Derreck Gary Tope, hit an Interstate 5 median at the first exit […]
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REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say one of two people found “passed out” inside a vehicle at a Redding gas station, a wanted felon on PRCS probation, was arrested on multiple charges and an outstanding warrant early this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 1. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: ShasCo Sheriff, Redding PD Chief say they “will not be enforcing” recent COVID-19 mandates Exploring […]
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CITY OF SHASTA LAKE, Calif. — A convicted felon on probation who led deputies on both a vehicle and foot pursuit was quickly apprehended and arrested Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 25. He now faces a dozen new felony and misdemeanor charges related to the incident. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: ShasCo Sheriff, Redding PD Chief say they “will not be enforcing” recent […]
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REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say a convicted felon was arrested after a traffic stop uncovered weapons, ammunition and narcotics-related paraphernalia early Wednesday morning, Nov. 25. LEADING THE RCNS/SCNS STATE HEADLINES: ShasCo Sheriff, Redding PD Chief say they “will not be enforcing” recent COVID-19 mandates Boy suffers “significant injuries” after Temecula assault, attempted sodomy Hemet officer wounded in drive-by shooting – […]
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A new statewide initiative recently issued by California Highway Patrol and the State of California encourages drivers to “Slow The Fast Down” and understand the dangers of speeding. Saying that excessive speeding went way up during the beginning of the state’s mandated COVID-19 public health crisis related stay-at-home orders in March, CHP recently announced that between March 19 and April […]
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Since July, 2019, Shasta Historical Society’s Education and Community Engagement Manager, Jeremy M. Tuggle has graciously allowed Shasta County News Source (SCNS) to publish and share his fascinating, well-written, and thoroughly researched articles about Shasta County’s rich History. Jeremy, who has authored two books, is a descendant of 11 pioneer families who helped settle Shasta County beginning in the 1850’s […]
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Author: Jeremy Tuggle – Education and Community Engagement Manager – Shasta Historical Society If you’re ever in Northern California one of the premier destinations in Shasta County to visit is a natural wonder called Burney Falls. This magnificent water fall was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1984 by the National Park Service. Yet, long before it was developed […]
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SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — In response to the latest COVID-19 public health crisis related mandates announced by California Governor Gavin Newsom last week, both Shasta County Sheriff Eric Magrini and City of Redding Police Chief Bill Schueller have announced that their departments – the two largest law enforcement agencies based within Shasta County – will not be enforcing any of the […]
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