News From Around The County
REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a man who attacked another man with a machete during an early morning argument in Redding led to the arrest of the machete-wielding suspect Monday, Nov. 15. The attack, which left the victim with machete-related injuries to his face, happened outside a private residence in the 2000 block of California Street, in the area of […]
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SHASTA COUNTY, Calif., — Former state Senator and California Secretary of Veterans Affairs Kaare Maurice Johannessen was recently honored for his service to our country and the North State region, as well as his long-time and ongoing commitment to veterans and the community at a Veteran’s Day event in Redding. Johannessen was instrumental in the funding and creation of the California […]
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RED BLUFF, Calif., — A CHP officer was injured when his vehicle was rammed by a stolen big rig during a high-speed pursuit Friday morning, Nov. 12. The officer reportedly suffered minor injuries and is expected to survive. The driver who rammed the officer’s vehicle was arrested at the end of the dangerous chase and now stands accused of stealing […]
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REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a family argument that led to an indiscriminate shooting at an apartment complex in a densely populated Redding neighborhood caused a large, multi-agency police response that ended with the arrest of a local man early Saturday morning, Nov. 13. As reported by SCNS at the time, the alleged gunman, 22-year-old Solomon Lewis, was arrested just […]
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PALM DESERT, Calif., — A murder investigation is continuing after a man’s lifeless body was discovered in a Palm Desert residential neighborhood Thursday evening, November 11. The murder, which happened when the victim was reportedly taking a late-night walk, occurred in the 43000 block of Tennessee Avenue, northeast of California and Fred Waring drives. The discovery was made after gunfire erupted […]
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From the Bleachers – With Ron Mosher Both the Burney Raiders and Big Valley Cardinals won their opening-round games in the Northern Section CIF 8-man football playoffs last Friday. SEE OTHER RECENT “FROM THE BLEACHERS” ARTICLES: From the Bleachers – With Ron Mosher: Prep football heading to exciting finish Burney Homecoming game canceled as Raiders forced to forfeit their last […]
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif., — A pair of teenage convicted felons, both of whom are documented criminal street gang members, were arrested after a traffic enforcement stop and subsequent search warrant uncovered two handguns, including one which had been reported stolen Friday morning, Nov. 12. Officials also seized high-capacity magazines and ammunition as a result of the stop and search warrant. LEADING […]
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JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., — Authorities say a fourteen-month investigation into the fentanyl overdose-related death of a Jurupa Valley toddler has resulted in murder and other felony charges being filed against the child’s parents. During their investigation, officials determined the couple’s then-four-month-old child also tested positive for drugs, including Cannabinoids and Carboxy-THC; and officials have said the couple may have been […]
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YREKA, Calif., — Students at Evergreen Elementary School were delighted to receive a special visit from the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, when a deputy stopped by for a unique version of show and tell. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: One dead after fiery wreck in Redding Raped and strangled, juvenile victim survives – Redding man arrested Nearly 28 pounds of […]
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WEED, Calif., — Authorities say a minor traffic violation north of Weed in Siskiyou County led to the seizure of more than twenty-seven pounds of drugs Monday morning, Nov. 8. Two Oregon residents were arrested as a result of the traffic stop and significant seizure, which California Highway Patrol says had an estimated street value of more than a half-million […]
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