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Firefighters fight blaze at Anderson Landfill
ANDERSON, Calif. — Multiple personnel were sent to a fire that sparked at the Anderson Landfill by Campbridge Road. Multiple agencies, including Cal Fire, Redding Police, and the Shasta County Sheriff's Office were there as fire crews and aerial support mitigated the spread. There is no word on containment.
Woman saves herself after her kayak overturned in Redding
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. - A woman was able to pull herself ashore after her kayak overturned while on the Sacramento River in River Saturday morning, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies received a call that a kayaker had gone missing after the boat overturned at around 7 a.m.
Husband of missing woman Nikki Saelee McCain cited for sparking Olinda Fire
ANDERSON, Calif. — Cal Fire confirmed with the Northstate's News Thursday morning an individual was cited for being involved in starting the Olinda Fire on Wednesday, July 3. They shared while they do share the identities of people arrested, it is against policy to give the identity of someone they cite.
Contractor cited for causing a fire in Shasta County on Wednesday
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. - A private defensible space contractor was cited for causing a fire in Palo Cedro on Wednesday, CAL FIRE said. At about 2:42 p.m. on Wednesday, CAL FIRE responded to a vegetation fire on the 22000 block of Spanish Oaks Drive. A private defensible space contractor was...
Redding police arrest suspect following carjacking
REDDING, Calif. - Police arrested a suspect after responding to a carjacking Thursday night at the Quality Inn Motel. Police said around 10:50 p.m. the victim reported that Raymond Thomas, 35, of Redding, and a known acquaintance forcibly took her vehicle at gunpoint. Following the incident, police said they initiated...
Dozens rally for missing Redding woman as charges against alleged abuser are dropped
Some 200 people showed up outside Shasta County Superior Court in Redding on Friday to rally for a woman who has been missing since May 17, while in court her husband — who was accused of abusing her — had charges against him dismissed. Most of the people...
UPDATE: Fire crews have a hose lay and bulldozer-built fire line set around Dersch Fire
Crews at the scene of a grass and brush fire off Dersch Road near Highway 44 reported that there is a fire line built by bulldozer and a firehose line also laid around the entire blaze. The fire was at 50 acres and 5% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. ...
Redding Fire Dept. responds to 20 illegal fireworks calls; two-acre fire on July 4
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — The Redding Fire Department is addressing illegal fireworks as we approach the Fourth of July holiday weekend. RFD officials told us there were 20 calls made in the city of Redding on July 4 related to the use of illegal fireworks. They said there was...
Redding Police unveil 2024-2027 'Strategic Plan' focusing on mental health and safety
REDDING, Calif. — The Redding Police Department (RPD) has released their 'Strategic Plan' for 2024-2027. RPD says the purpose is to outline the goals, objectives, and strategies for the department. The mission is to build relationships with the community, prioritize mental health, and develop strategies and plans for neighborhood issues like homelessness and crime.
Redding Fire Department urges water safety amid extreme summer heat in the Northstate
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — The Redding Fire Department is reminding everyone to be cautious around water if you're looking for a way to cool off. They told us, with the extreme heat we’re experiencing in the Northstate, remembering water safety is vital for both adults and children. RFD...
Forward progress stopped on Dersch Fire, evacuations lifted, 50% containment
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Forward progress has been stopped on the Dersch Fire, burning between Anderson and Shingletown, according to Cal Fire. Additionally, all evacuation orders have been lifted, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) says. The vegetation fire ignited near Dersch Road and Ash Creek Road before 11:45...
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