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For Shasta, collaboration needed to solve physician shortage

One doctor gulped down lunch during a brief break before rounds as others spoke to a reporter about the residency that brought them from southern India to rural Shasta County. They also talked about why they’re considering staying: to invest in a local community facing a critical physician shortage.

Shasta County, CA · 26d
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Accountability vs. micromanagement: Shasta board debates its role during wide-ranging discussion

One word came up several times during Tuesday’s Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting: micromanagement. It was mostly lobbed towards Supervisor Matt Plummer, who unsuccessfully pushed forward motions related to both fire management and substance use amid accusations that he was interfering with staff management. Supervisor Kevin Crye did...

Shasta County, CA · 24d
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Shasta County faces fire funding cliff by end of decade

Shasta County's fire chief is warning of a potential "financial cliff" that could end the county's 46-year arrangement with Cal Fire. Without a long-term funding solution, the county may need to build an entirely new fire department from the ground up — a transition that could take about a year.

Shasta County, CA · 24d
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Meet Madison Zimmerman for Shasta County Office of Education Trustee

For Madison Zimmerman, public education serves every student. As a Shasta County Office of Education Board member, her main priority is to expand opportunities for students and ensure every student can thrive not only in school, but in the community. What background or experiences have prepared you to serve on...

Shasta County, CA · 23d
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Remembering 'The Father of Redding' for the city's 139th birthday

REDDING, Calif. — Redding turned139 years old Sunday, with the original articles of incorporation filed on October 4, 1887. According to Shasta County historian Jeremy Tuggle, unlike many of the surrounding mountain communities Redding didn’t come to being out of mining and forestry, instead being driven by the railroad.

Redding, CA · 27d

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Shasta County residents push for data center rules now

Shasta County residents are pushing for data center regulations before any tech company proposes building one in the area — and they've gathered more than 2,200 petition signatures to make their case. Kathy Grissom, founder of No Data Centers Shasta County, told county supervisors Tuesday that without an ordinance in place, there's nothing to limit what a tech company could do in the region.

Shasta County, CA · 24d

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Smoke expected in Shasta, Trinity counties from planned burns

Crews in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest are conducting prescribed burns northeast of McCloud, expected to produce smoke in Shasta and Trinity counties through Thursday.

Shasta County, CA · 25d

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PG&E power shutoffs hit California as wildfire danger threatens more communities

Imagine losing electricity just as the weekend begins. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) began precautionary power shutoffs on October 9 after warning that approximately 12,200 customers across Northern and Central California could be affected by dangerous wildfire conditions. PG&E restored electricity to nearly all customers affected by the initial...

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Shasta County wildfire forces evacuations in Happy Valley

A 40-acre wildfire broke out on Blue Horse Road in the Happy Valley area of Shasta County around 3 p.m., prompting the Shasta County Sheriff's Office to issue evacuation orders for multiple zones. The cause is still under investigation. Tags. Localnow. The Shasta County Sheriff's Office has issued an evacuation...

Shasta County, CA · 26d

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Assemblywoman Hadwick hosts community talk in Shasta Lake tonight

Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick is hosting a community conversation for Shasta County residents today at 5:30 p.m. at the Shasta Lake Community Center on Main Street in Shasta Lake.

Shasta Lake, CA · 25d

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Redding City Council candidate questions $300,000 Circle 6 consulting contract

REDDING, Calif. — Elise Ramirez Sloan, a candidate for Redding City Council, is questioning the city’s decision to hire an out-of-state consulting firm to review Redding’s finances, saying the work should have been handled internally by city staff. Sloan, who has lived in several places around California...

Redding, CA · 25d

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Shasta County fire officials warn of funding crisis, possible station closures

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Shasta County's fire services could face significant changes in the coming years as officials warn of a looming financial shortfall that could lead to station closures and changes in how the county provides fire protection. During the Oct. 13 meeting, consulting firm AP Triton presented...

Shasta County, CA · 24d

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Wintu Cultural Resource Center museum educates next generation on tribal history

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — On Indigenous Peoples Day, we got an inside look at the history of the Wintu Tribe of Northern California. They have the Wintu Cultural Resource Center museum in the city of Shasta Lake, which includes audio and some hands-on learning about the culture and history of the Wintu people.

Shasta Lake, CA · 25d

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Red Flag Warning Issued for 3 Counties in California as Conditions Intensify

A Red Flag Warning will take effect at 7 a.m. Sunday for the northern Sacramento Valley, including the Redding area, Red Bluff and the Interstate 5 corridor, as gusty north winds and low humidity bring critical fire weather. A separate Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for the eastern...

Tehama County, CA · 27d

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This Charming California Mountain Town Has A Surprisingly Low Median Household Income

Mountain scenery can make a place look far more expensive than the numbers suggest. Forested surroundings, dramatic views, and a small-town setting often bring to mind vacation homes and hefty price tags, but appearances do not always tell the economic story. One mountain community offers an interesting contrast. Its surroundings...

Dunsmuir, CA · 10-03

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Gallery: Downtown Redding hosts fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

Market Street was filled with the smell of carne asada, music from Tamborazo Rancho Alegre, and painted skull faces for Redding’s fourth annual Hispanic Heritage celebration on Friday. Inspired by Tehama County’s celebration, which was spearheaded by Red Bluff Mayor J.R. Gonzalez, entrepreneur Araceli Gutierrez has connected with Shasta...

Redding, CA · 27d

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PG&E plans public safety power shutoff in 17 counties including Shasta

With windy weather arriving soon on top of warm dry conditions, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. announced it may turn off power to as many as 12,200 customers in 17 Northern California counties. Public safety outages could affect as many as 6,797 Shasta County customers and 2,351 Tehama County customers during Oct. 9-12, said PG&E spokesperson Paul Moreno. Weekend weather forecasts call for strong westerly wind with gusts up to 45 mph in parts of northern and central California, Moreno said. Wind as strong as 55 mph could blow through parts of the northern Sierras. National Weather Service forecasts for Redding call for calm weather on Friday, with moderate gusty wind picking up by Saturday night. Customers affected by possible power shutoffs received notifications by text, email or automated call, Moreno said on Thursday. The utility will monitor weather conditions and will let customers know if plans change. Here’s when forecasters say the strongest winds will blow over the northern part of the state, and who could be affected by the power outages. When windy weather arrives in Northern California Weather that could boost fire risk arrives in parts of California as early as Friday, Oct. 9, Moreno said, but

Shasta County, CA · 29d

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Red flag warning hits Tehama and Glenn Counties this weekend

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Tehama and Glenn Counties through Monday morning. CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit and Tehama County Fire Department are urging residents to be extremely careful when planning outdoor activities. Conditions and weather warnings can change rapidly. Residents can download AwareCA or...

Tehama County, CA · 27d

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PG&E outages still hitting Shasta and Tehama counties

PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff is still affecting customers in Shasta and Tehama Counties as the utility inspects lines before restoring power — but the company says all impacted customers should have power back by end of day. Glenn County had power restored around 3:30 this afternoon, and about 270 Butte County customers who faced possible shutoffs never lost power at all.

Tehama County, CA · 25d

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Shasta County could lose power tonight amid PG&E safety shutoffs

PG&E public safety power shutoffs are expected tonight through the weekend in parts of Shasta, Tehama, Butte, and Glenn counties, with the first outages possibly beginning in Shasta County this evening.

Shasta County, CA · 29d