Stolen delivery van’s recovery leads to donut disaster

In “Today’s Lighter Side of the News…” REDDING — Redding police officers found themselves in the midst of a donut disaster after finding a stolen bakery delivery van parked and abandoned in the area of Oregon and Tehama streets, early Wednesday morning, Aug. 21. Although officers who hungrily “sniffed out” the stolen delivery truck were initially elated over their fried […]

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Mt. Shasta officials warning area residents after “barbearic” crime

In “Today’s Lighter Side of the News…” MT. SHASTA — Authorities in Mt. Shasta are warning area residents to be mindful of bear activity in their ‘neighbearhoods’ after they recently responded to a vehicle break in that occurred during the overnight hours of Saturday, July 27. Officials warned of the “barbearic” behavior in a tongue-in-cheek social media post, complete with […]

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Sticky-fingered snack-snatching scoundrel snagged after Anderson Youth Soccer snack shack spree

Today’s Lighter Side of the News… ANDERSON — Authorities snagged a shady scoff-law they say broke into the Anderson Youth Soccer snack bar at Anderson River Park and stole several sacks-full of sugary sweets and salty snacks early Friday morning, Oct. 12. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Hwy 299 blocked after 2-vehicle rollover crash involving sedan & truck with 5th wheel […]

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Officer gets smelly surprise after spying sweet but stinky stow away stuck in his trunk

Today’s Lighter Side Of The News… REDDING — A local officer got a smelly surprise and had a strange story to share after a stinky situation nearly spiraled out of control following an apprehension last Saturday. The curious and singularly unusual incident started after the constable snared a scandalous lassie and sequestered the squirrely charlatan at the Shasta slammer. OTHER […]

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