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The Shasta to Weaverville Road or the Weaverville to Shasta Road has been well traveled by pack trains since 1850. It was often deemed as a “hard road to travel”. However, developing this trail into a wagon road was a slow process until it was debated by the California Legislature in the State Assembly and the route was finally authorized […]
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LA QUINTA, Calif., — Authorities say an unattended death investigation in La Quinta led to the arrest of a woman who now stands accused of the murder of one of her elderly relatives. The alleged suspect, 59-year-old Sally Martha Webster, was arrested on March 18, the day after reporting the passing of 85-year-old Rosemary Webster. Although officials have said that […]
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COTTONWOOD, Calif., — Authorities say an investigation into a pair of explosives that were reportedly were thrown into the yard of a Cottonwood home in the 3500 block of Rancho Estates Road, north of Gas Point Road, led to the closure of several Cottonwood area streets and the lockdown of a Cottonwood school Monday, March 21. One of the devices reportedly […]
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RIVERSIDE, Calif., — Authorities say a Victorville man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault and robbery that occurred in Riverside on Monday, March 7. According to officials, the alleged suspect had used a popular dating app to lure the victim to a location where he attempted to rape and then robbed her at gunpoint. Officials say that […]
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REDDING, Calif., — A Redding felon spent a few hours in jail after a traffic stop uncovered a loaded handgun, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia early Monday morning, March 21. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: I-5 crash into parked big rig in Cottonwood leaves local trio, ages 15, 16 and 20 dead, 4th victim critically injured Scene cleared & power restored after […]
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COTTONWOOD, Calif. — Authorities say three young local females, including two teens, were killed after a small passenger vehicle they were in veered off Interstate 5 in Cottonwood and slammed into the back of a big rig that was parked along the shoulder of the freeway early Sunday morning, March 20. The deadly crash, which happened south of the Cottonwood […]
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MT. SHASTA, Calif., — Authorities say a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle that turned into a foot chase led to the arrest of a wanted Oregon felon who was captured after fleeing on foot from the stolen vehicle Monday evening, March 14. The arrest led to the discovery and seizure of a significant quantity of illicit narcotics, including several […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a local man wielding a realistic-looking air pistol was arrested after allegedly attempting to carjack several motorists Friday morning, March 18. The incident, which left multiple area motorists traumatized and fearing for their safety and forced at least two nearby school campuses to go onto lockdown, happened in the area of Hartnell Avenue and Churn […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of a fiery crash into two power poles that knocked out power to homes and businesses in the surrounding area and forced the temporary closure of East Street, north of Pine Street Friday morning, March 18. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Wanted for attempted murder, Burney felon nabbed after 107 mph […]
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UPDATED: Sunday, March 20, 9:36 a.m., With Sheriff’s release of information. Originally Published: Saturday, March 19, 11:52 a.m. See Original Story below. SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Sheriff’s officials today released new information regarding the cause of a deadly four-vehicle collision near the border of San Jacinto and Lakeview early Thursday morning, March 17. The multi-vehicle crash claimed the life of […]
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