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Shasta County election lawsuit goes to court ― with a twist
It appears the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and a woman who is suing the county after she lost in the March primary election for District 2 supervisor are making the same argument about why she lost the election. The lawyer for Laura Hobbs, who lost in the election, said in Shasta County Superior Court on Tuesday that one of the primary arguments for contesting the outcome of the election was how candidates' names were placed on...
Longest-serving Redding Rancheria Tribal councilmember passed away on June 6
REDDING, Calif. - The Redding Rancheria announced that tribal councilmember Hope Wilkes passed away on June 6. Wilkes began serving on the Redding Rancheria Tribal Council in 1993. She had served for 32 years, making her the longest-serving council member. Wilkes had several roles and responsibilities at the Redding Rancheria....
Lake Shasta, Whiskeytown could be risky due to fast-flowing waters
With hot weather prompting North State residents and tourists to visit lakes and rivers, North State park officials and meteorologists are warning of possible perils on the water. Melted snow from the mountains and foothills is flowing down into the Sacramento River and nearby waterways, making them flow faster, deeper and colder, according to the National Weather Service’s Sacramento branch. ...
Large prescribed burn will send smoke over Shasta County
REDDING, Calif. - People in Shasta County could see smoke starting Tuesday morning. CAL FIRE has scheduled a controlled burn to reduce fire risk and manage vegetation. They plan to burn hundreds of acres on Gore Ranch McConnell Foundation property west of Westwood Village off Highway 273. CAL FIRE will...
Redding Pride Parade and festival moves to Market Street Promenade
Shasta County’s LGBTQ+ community and friends step out for Pride Month in June to host the 15th Annual Redding Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 22. New for 2024: Festival planners moved the venue downtown to the Market Street Promenade. “This year we wanted to go a little...
Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds installs protective netting
YREKA, Calif. – The Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds recently installed a permanent, 12-foot tall chain link fence to protect patrons in their grandstands. This comes after an incident in Sixes this weekend where a rodeo bull hopped a fence and injured three people. “I can tell you, just seeing the...
Coin Op in Chico announces closure | Cold water, extreme heat could be a danger in Shasta County | Pheasant Club plays Argus Bar tonight
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, June 13. Coin-Op in Chico announces its closure this month — Ava Norgrove, NSPR. Cold water and hot temperatures spell danger, Shasta County officials say — Ava Norgrove, NSPR. Pheasant Club to perform at Argus Bar...
3,314 purple flags flying at Redding City Hall for Elder Abuse Awareness Month
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. - On Monday morning, 3,314 purple flags were placed on the front lawn of the Redding City Hall to show support for Elder Abuse Awareness Month. This is a visual reminder of the 3,314 reports made to the Shasta County Adult Protective Services last year, the Shasta County District Attorney Office’s said.
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