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Klamath River dams breached, returning free-flowing waters for salmon
KLAMATH, Calif. — Workers breached the final dams on a key section of the Klamath River on Wednesday, clearing the way for salmon to swim freely through a major watershed near the California-Oregon border for the first time in more than a century as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion.
Ongoing cleanup efforts in Redding lead to removal of 3,000 pounds of trash
REDDING, Calif. — 3,000 pounds of trash were removed from illegal encampments in the City of Redding over the last two weeks by Community Work Program Officers (CWPO) in continued efforts to clean up the city. The Redding Police Department (RPD) says that the trash was removed from areas...
St. Bernard’s Crusaders Dominate Hoopa Valley 45-6 in Opener
The St. Bernard’s Crusaders dominated their season opener with a 45-6 victory over Hoopa Valley, showcasing strong offensive performance and defensive resilience. St. Bernard’s quickly built a commanding lead, scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter alone. In stark contrast, Hoopa struggled to recover after allowing multiple turnovers and only managed a single touchdown during the match. The Crusaders matched their previous season's opening game score against the same team, continuing a successful trajectory from their 2023 campaign. This win marks a promising start for the Crusaders, who now turn their focus to their upcoming home opener against Willits.
Shasta Bike Depot opens in downtown Redding, restaurant to follow
REDDING, Calif. — It's hidden in plain sight in Downtown Redding: Bell Plaza, home of the Shasta Bike Depot, and soon, "Pipeline Craft Taps and Kitchen." It opened on the corner of California and Shasta streets in January with little fanfare. It's staffed every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., but you might have to slide the front gate open—it's not locked but is sometimes closed for security reasons.
Suspect Arrested in Kernen Construction Theft Case Following Warrant Search Yesterday
This is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:. Following up on the Kernen Construction theft and pursuit that occurred on Aug. 12, 2024, deputies...
Plaza Grill to Make Way for Havana
After 35 years, Arcata's Plaza Grill is closing at the end of September. According to a press release from the restaurant, owners Bill Chino and Chris Smith will give the space over to a new California-Cuban restaurant called Havana, owned by Shona Baum and William González Martí. Chino...
CHP: Woman killed while walking on Hwy. 101 near Ukiah
A Humboldt County woman was killed earlier this month while walking on Highway 101 near Ukiah, the California Highway Patrol reported. According to the CHP, officers responded to Hwy. 101 just south of Lake Mendocino Drive around 2:10 p.m. Aug. 22 to investigate a hit-and-run collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian that had occurred in the northbound lanes.
Many gathered to celebrate the life of 105-year-old World War II Veteran Don Harms
EUREKA, Calif. — Many gathered in the Veterans Memorial Building in Fortuna to honor Don Harms, a 105-year-old veteran who recently died. Harms was a veteran from Humboldt County, who was drafted into the U.S. Army at age 21 and then served as an army ranger during World War II.
Deadly month: 8 killed in North State traffic crashes in August. What is going on?
The Shasta County Coroner's Office has identified two of the people who recently died in traffic crashes in Redding during a month that saw at least eight people killed on North State roadways. James Lee Thompson, 85, of Redding was identified as the man killed during a crash on Interstate 5 on Wednesday. Thompson was driving north on I-5 at about 4:30 p.m. when he lost control of the car he was driving, traveled across both northbound...
Redding sees several recent fatal DUI incidents, local authorities and activists respond
REDDING, Calif. — There have been several fatal car crashes in Redding this week, some of them DUI cases. A man was arrested after a DUI crash on Buenaventura Boulevard led to the death of a passenger on Aug. 25. In addition, on Aug. 29, another person died in...
Son of former Redding mayor charged in deadly shooting on Brent Road; his criminal past
REDDING, Calif. — More information has been revealed regarding Thursday's shooting incident in Redding where a man in his 70s tragically was killed on Brent Road. Police say the man who shot the victim was Robert Milton, the son of former Redding Mayor, Missy McArthur. Neighbors told KRCR that 34-year-old Robert Milton lives across the street from where the shooting happened. They say he's known for causing disturbances and making some people feel unsafe. Police are now looking into what led to this shooting.
Investigation into fentanyl trafficking into Chico leads to two arrests
CHICO, Calif. — Arrests were made following an investigation into fentanyl being trafficked to Butte County from a property in Tehama County. According to the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF), agents developed information that fentanyl was being trafficked into Chico from a location in Tehama County, just north of the Butte County line. Based on the information, the BINTF obtained a search warrant for a 20-acre property at 29900 Lassen Road. They also received information that firearms had been fired on the property within the last several weeks.
Richard Simmons' Autopsy Report Reveals 76-Year-Old Fitness Guru's Body Was Riddled With Cuts and Bruises
Richard Simmons was covered in cuts and bruises and had a broken leg when he died the day before his 76th birthday.RadarOnline.com exclusively obtained a copy of Simmons' autopsy report revealing the extent of the "blunt traumatic injuries" credited with causing the fitness guru's accidental death. Simmons, who disappeared from the public eye in 2014 after a prosperous career in exercise media, suffered the injuries during a "ground level fall" at his Hollywood Hills home. The date of injury was listed as "unknown" by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner.On the evening of July 11, "he experienced an episode of dizziness...
Pleasant Valley Volleyball Triumphs in Five-Set Thriller Against Nevada Union
Pleasant Valley volleyball triumphed over Nevada Union in a five-set thriller, winning 3-2. Despite struggling offensively with a hitting percentage of just .116, the Vikings showcased remarkable serving skills with 18 aces. The deciding fifth set was tightly contested, but Pleasant Valley pulled through with a crucial 5-point rally, capped by back-to-back aces from Gracie Wright. Coach JJ Mitchell noted the team's service pressure was critical to their victory, even as he expressed concerns about their lack of offensive crispness. The win improves the Vikings' record to 6-2 amid ongoing challenges with key injuries.
3 Central Valley dairies come down with the bovine bird flu
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed three cases of the avian flu among Central Valley cows Friday. “It is something that can transmit through a herd fairly quickly, and so that’s why identifying potentially sick cows… on the early side is so important,” Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan […]
California one step closer to banning certain food dyes in school lunches
A bill to outlaw the use of certain food dyes in school meals has advanced through the California Legislature and is headed for the Governor’s desk. If signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, schools across the state would no longer be allowed to sell or provide food that included six chemicals that studies have […]
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