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A boil water advisory has been lifted for residents served by the Sugarloaf Water System in Lakehead, Shasta County, after water testing showed no total coliform bacteria.
After 30+ years co-hosting Q97's Billy and Patrick show, Patrick John is set to join The Northstate's News as a new anchor in the coming weeks.
Circle of Friends in Burney, a mental health resource serving eastern Shasta County, will close July 24 due to state reforms. The county plans to reopen the facility under a new behavioral health model.
Shasta County Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis has requested federal intervention due to alleged irregularities in June election ballots, claiming some ballots 'did not feel or look right'.
The Butte County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing 73-year-old man, Paul Olmsted. He was last seen near Olive Highway and Oakville on July 14, 2026.
A judge has denied a request from environmental groups to halt the US Bureau of Reclamation's planned water release schedule for Shasta Dam this fall, amid concerns over Chinook salmon.
The Redding Anime Expo is returning this summer with a new venue, the Holiday Inn on Hilltop Drive, and bigger-name guests.
Shasta County has paused its long-running Stand Against Stigma campaign due to changes in state funding for prevention programs.
The Ironman California 70.3 triathlon will debut in Redding on August 16, drawing over 1,000 athletes and generating an estimated $10 million in economic impact.
Former Biggs Mayor Robert 'Brian' Bassett faces multiple felony charges related to alleged sexual abuse of a minor, a former foreign exchange student. His arraignment has been postponed.
Chico State University is recruiting adults aged 18-50 who work night shifts for a research study on the effects of night shift work on cardiovascular and muscle health.
Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (BCSAR) volunteers rescued a dehydrated hiker stranded in the Camp Fire burned area of Feather River Canyon on July 12, 2026.
A new transitional housing project in Redding is nearing completion using modular construction, providing 14 units for vulnerable residents.
Members of the Redding Senior Center are divided over proposed changes to voting rights, with some protesting and others supporting the plan. The center's board president, Julie Hudec, claims the changes aim to improve…
Several tigers once kept at the former Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation in Oroville have been relocated to accredited animal sanctuaries and the Oakland Zoo, following a private owner's request for help finding per…
Gray wolves in California are relying heavily on cattle as a food source, with cattle DNA found in 72% of wolf scat samples. Researchers say this reliance is due to the scarcity of natural prey options in the state.
Redding City Council candidates can begin filing on July 13, 2026, to run for the Redding City Council ahead of the November election.
A coalition of state and local advocacy groups is backing California's lawsuit against Measure B, a new election law in Shasta County that advocates say would disenfranchise voters.
A 25-year-old Redding man and his 31-year-old passenger were hospitalized with major injuries after crashing into a tree on Canyon Road and Cooper Drive. Intoxication is suspected to be a factor in the crash.
A Cottonwood man was arrested after breaking into a dental office in Redding, causing hundreds of dollars in damage. The suspect, Derek Ward, 35, was detained without incident and identified by police.
A fire prompted evacuation orders in parts of Happy Valley, west of Anderson, on Monday afternoon. The Hill Fire started near Claudio Lane and Happy Hills Road in Shasta County.
A vegetation fire in a rural area outside Anderson has prompted evacuations and is holding at 15 acres, threatening structures.
Four candidates have announced their intent to run for three open seats on the Redding City Council, with a filing period that closes on August 7.
A 45-year-old man from Happy Valley was killed in a crash on State Route 36 in the Dales area of Tehama County on Sunday night. The driver, not wearing a seatbelt, suffered blunt head force trauma and died despite lifes…
The Elephant Fire has grown to over six thousand acres, with evacuation orders and warnings in place for several zones. Firefighters are battling the fire using a coordinated ground-and-air strategy.