Shasta County, CA

REDDING, Calif. — The Shasta County Sheriff's Office boating unit was called to the area of the South Bonnyview boat launch after witnesses reported an empty kayak floating in the Sacramento River. One witness told KRCR they saw a man and a woman swim to shore before the kayak floated...

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — A faulty catalytic converter was to blame for nearly 800 acres burning in Shasta County. In the latest update from Cal Fire, the Cow Fire was 65% contained. The fire started off Highway 44 and South Cow Creek Road, southeast of Millville, on Sunday, June 20. Since then, it's burned 761 acres.

REDDING, Calif. — A marathon meeting ended with a rejection of a proposed new wind project by the Shasta County Planning Commission. Tuesday's meeting started at 1 p.m. and the vote happened just before 11 p.m. The commissioners voted unanimously, 5-0 to deny the Fountain Wind Project. But it will likely be appealed to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors who have the final decision. The commissioners' vote went against the recommendation of county staff who had recommended approval of the permit.

REDDING, Calif. — A supporter of the movement to recall three Shasta County supervisors says she was assaulted while gathering signatures Tuesday. The effort to recall Supervisors Mary Rickert, Joe Chimenti and Leonard Moty has already resulted in heated accusations of fraud and ethics complaints against both supporters and opponents.

Politicians have never really been all that trustworthy. That’s even more so in the post-truth era that began roughly in 2016, according to Wikipedia. Take Shasta County District 4 Supervisor Patrick Jones, budding star of the Red White & Blueprint’s eponymous 10-episode docuseries. Billed as a “blueprint” for other counties...

REDDING, Calif. - Former Shasta County Sheriff Eric Magrini slammed by the Sheriff's Administrative Association (SAA). Action News Now reached out to the former sheriff about the claims made and is working to get a response. The SAA said it sent a letter to the Board of Supervisors About the...

INGOT, Calif. — UPDATE, JUNE 22, 8:48 PM:. Caltrans District 2 officials say Highway 299, two miles west of Oak Run Road, is returning to normal traffic conditions following an overturned lumber truck. Highway 299 was under one-lane traffic control for five hours while traffic personnel worked to clear the...

ANDERSON, Calif. — Officers with the Anderson Police Department (APD) Bike Team arrested two people during their patrol early Monday morning, including a wanted felon. At around 3:40 a.m. on Monday morning, a bike officer saw two vehicles parked outside a closed convenience store near Ox-Yoke Road. APD said the officer recognized one of the subjects from prior contacts as Clinton Benfer, 37, of Cottonwood.

MILLVILLE, Calif. — UPDATE, JUNE 21, 6:53 PM:. The Cow Fire, burning southeast of Millville, has burned 761 acres and is currently 50% contained, according to CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit. CAL FIRE officials say the fire didn't increase and stayed within containment lines. The updated acreage is due to better...

REDDING, Calif. — Fire crews have contained a motorhome fire that spread to a small area of surrounding vegetation near Redding. The fire started in a motorhome at a property on China Gulch Drive early Tuesday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters were able to quickly stop the fire from...

REDDING, Calif. — Former Shasta County Sheriff Eric Magrini's first day as the assistant chief executive officer has been a tumultuous one. He just resigned as sheriff to become assistant CEO and the first day on the job he was hit with criticism by the Deputy Sheriff's Association and Sheriff's Administrative Association.

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Residents in Shasta County are being evacuated due to a wildfire burning in the area, the sheriff's office said. South Cow Creek Road is closed at Highway 44 while crews fight the Cow Fire, which is burning in the Milville area, according to the sheriff's office. Cal Fire said the fire has burned around 400 acres and is 10% contained.

Good morning, North State. Here's what you need to know to start your day on June 23. Chico city leaders have agreed on a plan for sheltering the homeless on a patch of land near the Chico airport. The plot of land will have an area where people can park their cars or RVs, tents, and will have two 275 gallon water tanks, portable restrooms and more. The city will now present this location to a judge on July 2.

REDDING, Calif. — Because of the size of the expected crowd planning commissioners have been meeting in the Shasta College theatre. At issue is the Fountain Wind Project: 71 wind turbines more than 600- feet tall would be built in the Montgomery Creek and Round Mountain area. Connectgen of Houston...

MILLVILLE, Calif. — CAL FIRE says the Cow Fire has burned approximately 761 acres in the Millville area in Shasta County and is currently 50% contained. People who live on South Cow Creek Road are back in their homes after being asked to evacuate Sunday afternoon. KRCR's Alexandria Williams visited...

REDDING, Calif. — Have you ever wondered if a career in the trades is for you? Now may be your shot to learn about the career opportunities in a variety of trades while getting paid. The Smart Business Resource Center in Shasta County and the Job Training Center in Tehama...

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. - Shasta County’s Sheriff-Coroner Eric Magrini formally announced his resignation from the sheriff’s office and will begin his new position as Assistant County Executive Officer, the Sheriff’s Administrative Association (SAA) said. The SAA said it notified the Shasta County Board of Supervisors about its "concerns with leadership,...