News From Around The County
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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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — In the wake of several recruits testing positive for COVID-19, the Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center, which offers comprehensive law enforcement, fire, and correctional custody public safety training for law enforcement and fire agencies throughout California, recently announced that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department had temporarily suspended their academy training program. Although officials have made no […]
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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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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and public health crisis nearing its ninth month and no end in sight to the current lockdown and social distancing mandates, school districts throughout California and the nation are continuing to adjust and being forced to come up with innovative ways to serve the students within their districts. One such program […]
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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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THERMAL, Calif. — Authorities say one person was killed and another was hospitalized after a fiery, two-vehicle wreck in Thermal early Tuesday evening, Nov. 24. The fatal head-on collision happened near the intersection of Grapefruit and 60th Avenue, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Boy suffers “significant injuries” after Temecula assault, attempted sodomy Hemet officer wounded in drive-by shooting – Gunman arrested […]
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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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BEAUMONT, Calif. — Officials in Beaumont say a man armed with two large knives who advanced toward officers was fatally shot Sunday evening, Nov. 22. No officers or other citizens were injured during the deadly incident, which happened in the intersection of 6th Street and Beaumont Avenue. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Boy suffers “significant injuries” after Temecula assault, attempted sodomy […]
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