Oregon men identified after bodies found in Oak Run – Double murder investigation continuing

UPDATED: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 8:16 a.m., With release of victims’ names and other details. Originally Published: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 10:22 a.m. OAK RUN, Calif., — Officials have confirmed that what began as a suspicious death investigation has transitioned to a double murder investigation after two Oregon men were found deceased in the Oak Run area, south of Round Mountain, early […]

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24 Shasta County sex offenders targeted during county-wide “Operation BOO”

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif., — Several Shasta County based law enforcement agencies collaborated this weekend to conduct Operation BOO, aimed at verifying the parole and probation status and compliance of registered sex offenders throughout Shasta County on Halloween night. The compliance sweep was conducted by the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, Shasta County Probation Department, Anderson Police Department and Shasta County Marshall’s […]

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Local Assistance Center for Fawn Fire survivors opens today at Shasta Community Center

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif., — The Local Assistance Center (LAC) opened this morning to provide recovery assistance services to residents impacted by the Fawn Fire. It will be open from Friday, October 8 through Monday, October 11 at the Shasta Lake Community Center, 4499 Main Street, in the City of Shasta Lake. The LAC will be open from 10 a.m. to […]

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Mandatory evacuation orders, Code Red notifications continue as Fawn Fire explodes to 1,200 acres

UPDATED: Thursday, Sept. 23, 10:26 a.m., With additional evacuation warnings, other updates. UPDATED: Thursday, Sept. 23, 1:32 p.m., With additional evacuation warnings, other updates.UPDATED: Thursday, Sept. 23, 2:15 p.m., With suspect’s arrest information. SEE RELATED: UPDATE: Fawn Fire grows to nearly 6,000 acres – 25 structures destroyed – Alleged arsonist in custody Originally Published: Thursday, Sept. 23, 8:25 a.m. REDDING, […]

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Called “one man crime wave” by judge, J. Tucker Bellegante sentenced to more than 10 years

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif., — Described by a Shasta County judge as a “one man crime wave” during a sentencing hearing yesterday, a local man, J. Tucker Bellegante, was ordered to serve a maximum of ten years and four months in state prison in one of several open and active felony cases he was facing. Bellegante also pleaded to a number of other […]

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Home’s doorbell camera footage helps lead to conviction of repeat domestic violence offender

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif., — On Wednesday, July 21, a Shasta County jury found 23-year-old, David Fuentes, of Shasta County, guilty of felony corporal injury to a spouse with a prior conviction for the same, felony false imprisonment, and two misdemeanor charges for child endangerment. The charges stemmed from a domestic violence-related incident that occurred in April 2021. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: […]

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Pair of Shasta County Cooling Centers to open as area temperatures soar

REDDING, Calif. — In response to Excessive Heat Warnings being issued throughout the North State region, Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency officials are opening a pair of Cooling Centers to help those unable to find safe shelter from excessive temperatures, which are forecast to reach into the mid-110s over the next week. The centers are being opened just […]

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Citing COVID concerns, 2021 Shasta County Peace Officer Memorial events cancelled

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Citing COVID concerns, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office announced today that this year’s planned National Police Week commemorative events honoring Shasta County law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty have been scrapped. “Due to the COVID Pandemic, it has been decided with great sadness that the in-person ceremony, memorial run, and […]

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Shasta County’s Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Permit process transitioning to online system

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Beginning Monday, May 17, to streamline the process for issuing Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) licenses the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office will be transitioning to a new online system. This system, called “Permitium”, will allow the public to go online 24 hours a day, turn in new and renewal applications electronically, and submit payment. The link to this […]

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Shasta County COVID vaccinations now prioritizing agricultural workers

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — With the ongoing, now more than year-long COVID-19 pandemic and public health crisis continuing, Shasta County is reminding area residents that vaccinations for the novel coronavirus are continuing and have provided a number of resources and links to help facilitate the vaccination process. Saying her offices have been inundated with many questions from her constituents regarding […]

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