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California is set to ban Glock handguns on July 1, with the new restriction aimed at gun modifiers known as 'Glock switches'. The law aims to close a loophole allowing illegal conversions of semi-automatic firearms into…
The Willows City Council voted to reject a proposal to hire a private armed security company as an alternative to local law enforcement, citing concerns over lack of local knowledge and legal authority.
Butte County Fire Department and PG&E unveiled the return of a UH-60 Blackhawk helitanker to support firefighting efforts across Butte and surrounding counties.
The Chico community continues to mourn the deaths of two people and injuries to a minor in a library shooting on Monday. The suspect, Bradley Sayer, was identified as an 18-year-old with autism.
A proposed data center at the former Crystal Geyser plant in Mount Shasta is drawing opposition from local residents and city officials. An online petition has been launched urging the city to reject the project due to…
The Hoopa Fire Department contained a house fire on Rice Lane in Hoopa, California, after flames spread to two RVs and five vehicles. The fire originated inside the home and was accompanied by a loud explosion.
Nathan Reep, 20, sentenced for voluntary manslaughter and other felony charges in fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Red Bluff in 2024.
A wildfire burning in Modoc County has grown to approximately 300 acres as of June 24, 2026. Crews from the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and Cal Fire are battling the blaze.
The city of Mount Shasta received an inquiry from an entity interested in building an AI data center at the former Crystal Geyser facility, raising concerns about water shortages and potential environmental impacts.
Gerrad Esnault, 35, was reported missing on June 21, 2026, after not returning from a hike near Middletown Park Drive and the Swasey Park trails. He was found safe by community members in the Stoney Gulch Trail area in…
A report of a woman being kidnapped and forced to steal from a store in McKinleyville was determined to be unsubstantiated following an investigation by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to implement new rules for public comment, limiting the open comment period to 30 minutes and capping the number of speakers at 10. The changes aim to comply with…
A federal lawsuit alleges that gas station giants including Marathon and Circle K have violated California's antitrust law through Kalibrate, a fuel-pricing software system.
A small fire in Trinity County has prompted officials to urge residents to rely on verified sources for information as fire season gets underway.
Italian-inspired restaurant Lucente Cucina has opened at 1900 Hilltop Drive in Redding, featuring hand-rolled pasta and house-made sauces. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on June 25.
Shasta Estates Senior Living in Redding reopened after renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 25, 2026.
The Redding Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate three missing people, including two teenagers. The missing individuals are Hayden Merrick, Kaden Waddle, and Victor Penn-Nash.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Mendocino County on Wednesday morning, causing light-to-moderate shaking across Northern California.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to move forward with a discussion on whether to censure Elections Chief Clint Curtis, emphasizing it was not a decision on the proposed censure itself.
Paradise police are investigating a suspicious package found on the front porch of the Gold Nugget Museum on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The package was not determined to be an explosive device and is believed to have been…
Cal Fire's Camp Cinder returns to Shasta County for a four-day camp empowering girls ages 15-17 with firefighting education and life skills.
Shasta County supervisors voted to reconsider censuring Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis, who was found to have engaged in verbal abuse against staff, after a brief discussion on June 23, 2026.
Cal Fire Shasta-Trinity Unit crews stopped the forward spread of a vegetation fire near Highway 44 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, after it burned approximately 35 acres.
Caltrans completed the joint seal replacement project on the I-5 Cottonwood Creek Bridge, ending planned weekend lane closures.
After a year and a half suspension due to insurance concerns, Shasta Supermoto and the Shasta Kart Klub are resuming operations at the Redding motorsports park on June 27.