Redding
LATEST NEWS
Global tech outage disrupts some Shasta County services
Shasta County's email and certain online services were hit by interruptions early Friday and may be continue to be "temporarily unavailable" as a global tech outage has crippled multiple Microsoft software services across the country. "All Shasta County departments and offices remain open and functioning according to regular hours of...
Police Union President Named To Peace Officer Standards Panel
The president of the Richmond police union has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, a sergeant in the Richmond Police Department, was named Friday to the panel, which sets minimum selection and training standards for California law enforcement. The position requires California Senate confirmation.
Anderson High School responds new gender-identity law
ANDERSON, Calif. - The Anderson High School District is responding to a new law that bans school districts from creating policies that require teachers to tell parents if a student goes by a different pronoun at school. Last year, the school district passed a similar policy. Now, Board of Trustee...
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Ziggy! the playful boxer mix looking for a home
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — This week's Pet of the Week is Ziggy, a friendly 4-year-old female boxer mix!. Katrina Lovitt-Swain Rescue Coordinator at Haven Humane said Ziggy is such a happy girl, who loves to play 'Keep away' with her toys. Ziggy is also very goofy and silly but...
CSULB School of Nursing Ranks First Among California Nursing Programs
WFCN – According to RNcareers.org 9th annual Nursing School Review, Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing has been named the best nursing program in California. For the purpose of creating its merit-based rankings, RNCareers.org assessed over 1,700 nursing programs. A few of the variables are program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, teacher credentials, student happiness, program options, career results, and school reputation.
Mega Millions ticket worth $540,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $279 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be a half-million dollars richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $548,195 was sold at a Vons on North Figueroa Street in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Pelosi privately favors open nomination above Harris endorsement
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reportedly favors an open nomination process rather than selecting Vice President Kamala Harris as the candidate at the Democratic National Convention next month if President Joe Biden steps aside. According to a report in Politico, four people familiar with private discussions involving Pelosi earlier this month say that she […]
$1.8 Billion at Stake: California Governor Vetoes Bill Requiring Annual Internet Access Progress Reports
California’s Future Online Accessibility Hinges on Transparency and Accountability California Governor Rejects Bill Requiring Annual Internet Access Progress Reports California Governor Gavin Newsom said no to a bill that wanted the state to report on its progress in getting more people access to the internet. The bill, AB 2708 was meant to make sure the […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.