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A large grass fire broke out northeast of Rancho Tehama near Gallatin Road on June 16 and is still burning. The Cal Fire Tehama-Glenn Unit is responding to the incident.
Colton Roan, 32, is on trial for killing his grandparents, Julian Uranga and Karen Uranga, in 2022. Jury selection began Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
A new event venue, The Peak, is opening in Redding, offering a space for parties, showers, and events.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday, June 16, 2026, not to defend the county or Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis in a lawsuit challenging Measure B.
Kabongo Moses Dingao, 20, was arrested and charged with assault with intent to commit rape after a woman reported being assaulted in Upper Bidwell Park. The woman secretly recorded part of the encounter on her cellphone.
A 25-year-old Oroville man was arrested on suspicion of burglary after smashing a business's front door with a rock and stealing food items. The Oroville Police Department responded to a citizen report of damage to a bu…
Congressman James Gallagher was sworn into office on June 16, 2026, and vowed to represent the Northstate's interests in Washington.
The City of Redding launched a fire prevention initiative targeting homeless residents, with staff visiting over 50 encampments to educate on fire safety and prevent future fires.
Butte County Public Health has launched public surveys as part of the 'Rural Water Safety Project,' a two-year initiative to review and update the county's water well and septic ordinances.
Shasta County supervisors voted 4-0 to let a state lawsuit against the county take its course without defending it. The measure, approved by 56% of voters, changes local election procedures in ways that defy statewide l…
The Shasta YMCA is providing free breakfast and lunch to children up to 18 years old on weekdays throughout the summer, thanks to state funding.
Shasta County Sheriff Michael Johnson is asking the board to reinstate impact fees, which were suspended in 2024. The fees are intended to compensate for development's effects on public resources.
Anderson police are reminding residents that all fireworks are illegal in Shasta County, with violators facing fines and jail time. Authorities urge residents to avoid using illegal fireworks due to increased wildfire r…
Cal Fire arrested a 28-year-old Sacramento man on suspicion of arson after an investigation linked him to a June 11 vegetation fire near Shingletown.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors approved $10,000 retention bonuses for district attorneys and public defenders in an effort to combat staffing shortages. The bonuses are a temporary solution to address declining…
The Enterprise Lions Club is providing free tow chain protectors made from recycled fire hoses to prevent fires in Redding. The protectors are available at Les Schwab Tire Center locations across the city.
Shasta County will certify its June election results on July 2, as required by state law. The certification process is expected to be completed within the 28-day timeframe established by state law.
A 65-page lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber seeks to block Shasta County's Measure B from taking effect after voters approved the measure in the June election.
A Chico man, Carl Derr, was arrested on June 15, 2026, in connection with a burglary at the Bidwell Park Golf Club, where tools and an electric utility vehicle were reported stolen.
The Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team installed the first sign at its future headquarters, marking a milestone in a long-term effort to establish a dedicated facility.
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, Tehama County has the lowest average home value at $314,900, while Butte County has the highest average home value at $410,700.
Chico State University has launched its summer orientation season to support the arrival of approximately 4,000 incoming students and their families. The program aims to provide academic preparation, community-building…
A rollover crash in Redding on June 15, 2026, damaged a utility pole, blocked traffic, and caused a power outage affecting nearly 700 customers.
As election results finalize, Shasta County supervisors are waiting to reconsider a censure against elections official Clint Curtis, who has been accused of abusive conduct towards staff.
A vegetation fire near Javelina Road and Highway 299 East in Bella Vista was extinguished by Cal Fire Shasta-Trinity on June 15, 2026, with two structures damaged.