Tag: Shasta County

Human remains discovered near Cottonwood, investigation continuing

COTTONWOOD, Calif. — Authorities today confirmed they are continuing their investigation after human remains were discovered in an unincorporated area just outside Cottonwood’s city limits, in Shasta County last week. The remains were found in the area of Cottonwood Creek near the Interstate 5 overpass, Saturday, Jan. 23, according to officials. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Sheriff’s Office, NWS urges residents […]

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Sheriff’s Office, NWS urges residents prepare for “strongest storms of the season”

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — With forecasters from the National Weather Service and other weather specialists warning of the possibility of severe winter weather this week, residents are being urged to expect a “strong, high-impact storm” to begin around late Tuesday and continue through Friday. Following the forecast and strong warnings, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office today urged area residents to be […]

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ShasCo Sheriff, Redding PD Chief say they “will not be enforcing” recent COVID-19 mandates

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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3 dead, 146 buildings destroyed, as Zogg Fire grows by 50% overnight

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Fueled by strong winds, the Zogg Fire is continuing to burn through a rural area of Shasta County with zero containment according to fire officials. The wildfire has now killed three people and destroyed 146 buildings while continuing to threaten another 1,538 homes, businesses and other structures, various sources have reported. As of this morning, the […]

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Simple survey released to help area leaders focus on local issues that impact you most

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — In an ongoing effort to best represent residents who live within her district, California’s 1st District Assemblywoman Megan Dahle is asking those who live within the areas she represents to fill out a quick and simple survey to help her determine the issues her constituents care about most. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and public health crisis-related […]

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Five ShasCo businesses cited during youth decoy operation

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Five Shasta County store clerks were cited after selling tobacco products to a youth decoy during a Shasta County Sheriff’s decoy operation Wednesday, Sept. 16. Two of the businesses with employees cited during yesterday’s operation were cited for the same issue during a similar operation last February. Sheriff’s deputies, in partnership with Shasta County Health and […]

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A history of Pollard Flat

Shenanigan’s Gulch was the original name of the present-day location of Pollard Flat just 35 miles north of Redding along Interstate 5. The origin of the name is unknown. Shenanigan’s Gulch originally started as a tent community and it was first settled by early Portuguese emigrants.The first route in the area which these emigrants used leading to and from Shenanigan’s […]

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UPDATE: Investigation continuing after deputy fatally shoots Cottonwood man, 65

UPDATED: Friday, June 5, 1:45 p.m. See Original and Updated Stories below. COTTONWOOD, Calif. — Officials have identified a man who was fatally shot by law enforcement officers during a disturbance/shooting investigation on the 22000 block of Adobe Rd., in the unincorporated community of Cottonwood Tuesday, June 2. Officials had previously reported the deadly incident began when the alleged suspect […]

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2020 fire season preparedness and Shasta County’s “Code Red” Emergency Notification System

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Living in Shasta County means wildfire is a reality we face every year, and wildfire preparedness – including staying informed with Code Red, the county’s Emergency Notification System – is essential, say area public safety officials. To ensure the area’s residents are as prepared as possible, Redding Fire Department and SHASCOM 911 are partnering to educate […]

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Annual Shasta County law enforcement memorial ceremony cancelled amidst COVID-19 concerns

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Every year on the second Thursday in May the Shasta County Peace Officer Memorial Coalition holds a memorial ceremony honoring those Shasta County peace officers, from a variety of law enforcement agencies, who have died in the line of duty throughout the County’s history. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and public health crisis, this […]

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