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Redding tables motorsports park lease vote to Nov. 17 amid collusion claims

REDDING, Calif. — The Redding City Council chamber was packed Tuesday night as many attendees awaited a decision on the Redding Motorsports Park lease. No decision came. It is a conflict that’s been going on since 2024, when the city required groups operating at Redding Motorsports Park to suspend operations while it renegotiated a single lease covering them all.

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Results slowly coming in from Shasta County Elections Office

Action News Now reporter Timea Horvath reports live from the Shasta County Elections Office. On Election Night, the Shasta County Elections Office was slow to get the first round of election results posted. While most counties got their results posted by 8:30 PM, it took Shasta County closer to 10 PM to get their first results posted.

Shasta County, CA · 5d
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Shasta County voters back limits on eminent domain power

Shasta County voters are weighing in on Measure E, which would place new restrictions on when the county can use eminent domain to take private property. With early results showing 64% in favor, the outcome could change how local government acquires land from private owners.

Shasta County, CA · 5d
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New inmate uniforms bring back black-and-white stripes in Shasta County

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — In a return to tradition, Shasta County jail inmates are now wearing black-and-white striped uniforms during court appearances and inside the jail, a change that helps distinguish them from staff and medical providers. Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Custody Division Commander Jesse Gunsauls said before the...

Shasta County, CA · 6d
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Redding City Council to review 27.5 vacant general fund positions after weeks of debate

REDDING, Calif. — Redding City Council is expected to take a closer look at 27.5 vacant general fund positions, which have been a talking point for weeks. The discussion started on Oct. 6, 2026, as the city looked at cutting 22.5 positions related to police and fire work. During...

Redding, CA · 6d

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Shasta County Has Found More Rabid Bats in 2026 Than the Past Two Years Combined

Shasta County has already logged three rabid bats in 2026, ahead of the two found in 2025 and the zero found the year before that. The trend line is heading the wrong direction, and county health officials would like a word about your dog’s vaccination records. The alert from...

Shasta County, CA · 6d

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Anderson, Shasta Lake council races results show who's leading

Results Wednesday morning continued to show Stan Neutze and Lexus Alexander led the race for two Anderson City Council seats, while two incumbents held commanding leads in the Shasta Lake City Council race. Three candidates competed for two seats in each of the races decided in the Nov. 3 midterm election. The Shasta County Elections Office reported early results two hours after the polls closed on Nov. 3 after a glitch on the county's website caused a reporting delay. Here is where the candidates stood early Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to the county. Note to readers: If you appreciate the work we do here at the Redding Record Searchlight, please consider subscribing yourself or giving the gift of a subscription to someone you know. Anderson City Council candidates (two seats) In the race for Anderson City Council, candidate and retired Army officer Neutze took an early lead with 44.36% of the vote. Alexander, an administrative program assistant, was in second place with 32.92% of the vote. Candidate Amarjit Singh, a county community organizer, was in third place behind the two leading candidates with 22.71%. If their positions in the race stand, Neutze and Alexander will win the two seats on

Shasta Lake, CA · 6d

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60-year-old Tehama County park at risk from severe erosion

Action News Now reporter Steve Grimes reports from the Woodson Bridge in Tehama County. On Saturday, a community tailgate meeting was held near the Woodson Bridge. Officials from Tehama County are asking the public for help in shaping the future of the Tehama County River Park and the Woodson Bridge.

Tehama County, CA · 8d

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Measures E and F return to Shasta County ballots for the second time

REDDING, Calif. — Shasta County voters are being asked to weigh in on two familiar ballot measures that would amend the county charter, after similar proposals failed in 2024. Measure E would restrict the county’s use of eminent domain to transfer private property to another private owner. The proposal...

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Redding Motorsports Park dispute raises questions about campaign contribution to Councilmember Tenessa Audette

A dispute over the future of the Redding Motorsports Park is raising questions about a potential conflict of interest involving Redding City Councilmember Tenessa Audette.

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Shasta County bat rabies cases rise — what you need to know

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Three bats found in Shasta County have tested positive for rabies so far in 2026, prompting health officials to remind residents about safety precautions when encountering bats. According to the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency, rabies is a serious and fatal disease that...

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Shasta County voter guide 2026: Key races, statewide propositions

Shasta County voters in this 2026 midterm election aren't just deciding who will be California governor and who represents them in Congress and in the state Legislature. They're also casting numerous votes in supervisor, city council, school board and community service, hospital, irrigation and fire protection districts as well as local measures. North State voters who plan to vote in person or drop off their ballot on Election Day still have time to learn about the candidates, measures and issues driving their local contests. Ballot drop-off locations remain open, and polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, across the state, will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here is a candidate guide for races on local, state and federal levels. Voter FAQ Register to vote: Registration can be done online by filling out the online application at registertovote.ca.gov . The application is available in 10 languages. Want a paper voter registration application? You can pick one up at county elections office, library, DMV offices, or U.S. post office. You can also call (800) 345-VOTE(8683) or email Elections Division staff to request a paper voter registration application be mailed to you, according to the California Secretary of State. Check voter status: Check

Shasta County, CA · 7d

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Redding interviews lone applicant for finance director

REDDING, Calif. — Interviews began Friday for Redding’s new finance director, but city officials said there was only one applicant for the permanent job. The city has been relying on interim Finance Director Joe Bowers, who also serves as a senior executive with Redding Electric Utility. On today’s first day of interviews, the city began interviewing its lone applicant for the permanent position.

Redding, CA · 10d

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City lifts seasonal burn ban; Redding Fire issues permit, pile size and time rules

REDDING, Calif. — Redding’s open burning season began Sunday, Nov. 1, after the city lifted its seasonal burn ban, the Redding Fire Department said. Residents need a free permit and must check with Shasta County Air Quality Management District after 9:15 a.m. each day to confirm it is a permissive burn day. Permits are available through the City of Redding’s website: www.cityofredding.gov/burnpermit.

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Cal Fire targets 237 acres of brush in Shasta Trinity

CAL FIRE's Shasta Trinity Unit is set to resume its Lower Vegetation Management Project starting Monday, working to reduce roughly 237 acres of non-native grasses, brush, and dead trees through November 4. The project is designed to improve grazing habitat for both livestock and wildlife while also benefiting local watershed conditions.

Shasta, CA · 7d

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In the North State, changes driven by redistricting loom. Some fear a loss of representation, others see opportunity

Brian Stephenson is a fifth-generation cattle rancher, and his family’s property in Bella Vista was established in the mid-1800s after his ancestors immigrated from Germany. For the past year, an unlikely subject has weighed on his mind: California’s Proposition 50. The measure, passed by voters last November, partitioned...

Shasta County, CA · 9d

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Trinity County school district confirms student death at Van Duzen Elementary School

TRINITY COUNTY, Calif. — A student died on campus at Van Duzen Elementary School in Trinity County Oct. 26, prompting an investigation by the Trinity County Sheriff's Office. Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District Superintendent and Principal Andy Felt confirmed the death in a statement, expressing sadness over the...

Trinity County, CA · 11d

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Redding to rebuild damaged Caldwell Park parking lot

REDDING, Calif. — The city plans to demolish and rebuild what they described as "some of the worst areas" of Caldwell Park's parking lot near the skatepark, North Valley Art League Carter House Gallery, Caldwell Recreation Center and Teen Center, beginning Monday, Nov. 9. Redding city officials said the...

Redding, CA · 10d

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Burn Permit Suspension to Lift November 1 in Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity and Shasta

Effective Sunday, November 1st, 2026, at 6:00 AM the burn permit suspension in Humboldt, Del Norte, and western Trinity Counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE Humboldt – Del Norte Unit Chief Jennifer Scales is formally cancelling the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid general (LE-5) or residential (LE-62A) and North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days.

Del Norte County, CA · 10d

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CAL FIRE Lifts the Burn Permit Suspension in Shasta and Eastern Trinity Counties Nov. 1

Rural landowners across the North State who have been eyeing their brush piles all summer get the go-ahead on Sunday, Nov. 1, when CAL FIRE’s Shasta-Trinity Unit lifts the burn permit suspension in Shasta County and the eastern part of Trinity County. The unit announced the change Wednesday, crediting...

Shasta County, CA · 10d