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'Someone knows something.' Reward to find missing Shasta County woman boosted to $30,000
Two local agencies and a group from Miami, Florida, have teamed up increase the reward amount for information that leads to finding a Shasta County woman who has been missing since May. The Redding Rancheria, Shasta County Secret Witness and the Kingsman Philanthropic Corp. are pitching in $30,000, or up to $10,000 each, for information that could help locate Nikki Cheng Saelee McCain, who was last seen May 17. ...
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...
Paradise seeks public input on downtown expansion design
PARADISE, Calif. — The Town of Paradise continues to make strides in recovery after the 2018 Camp Fire, most recently calling on the public for feedback on a downtown expansion. “We are again the fastest growing town in the state of California for the 3rd year in a row...
Groundbreaking set for Dignity Health's cancer center in Redding
REDDING, Calif. — Groundbreaking is set for a couple of months from now at Dignity Health's Regional Cancer Center in Redding. Proponents say it's a game changer in local cancer care. "If we don't build one of these, we have no chance to successfully recruit additional cancer specialists," said...
Paradise to revamp all public roads by 2026, following 2018 Camp Fire damage
PARADISE, Calif. — The Town of Paradise prioritizes its roads by providing what is considered a much-needed revamping all over the ridge. The roads in the Town of Paradise took a major hit during and after the 2018 Camp Fire. From damage to wear and tear from debris and tree removal trucks, an upgrade is needed. After securing funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) the town has a plan to give every single public road in Paradise a much-needed upgrade.
Water main bursts, floods intersection in Downtown Redding
REDDING, Calif. — Multiple City of Redding resources are currently working to repair a large, broken water main in the downtown area. At around noon on Friday, a 12-inch water main pipe burst at the intersection of Shasta and West streets. The rupture caused the intersection and nearby area to flood until City crews could arrive on scene and stop the flow.
Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery Hosts Kids Fishing Day on July 20
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is hosting its second Kids Fishing Day of the year at the Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery near Dunsmuir. This special event will take place on Saturday, July 20, and is open to kids aged 15 and younger. The hatchery’s settling ponds will...
San Jose becomes 1st in CA to allow property owners to sell ADUs
San Jose is now the first in the state to allow the sale of ADUs - those accessory dwelling units in many backyards.They've been a way to raise money or help out a relative. Now, they can help people get into affordable homes.A new law passed in January, allows ADUs to be sold separately from the main house."People surprised how small a footprint you need for ADU," said Dan Kearnan.He built his 500-square-foot ADU behind his five-bedroom home back in 2021.VIDEO: San Francisco home selling for $488,000 but you can't move in until 2053A San Francisco Russian Hill home is...
Car Shows Provide Economic Shot-in-the Arm and a Lot More
Attending a week-end car show is much more than observing a beautiful paint job on a classic hot rod or antique vehicle. Across coastal Northern California and Oregon, as many as 300 vehicles strut their stuff on any given summertime week-end. Most of the Benefit Shows in our geography are celebrating 30 years or more anniversaries. Area car Shows provide a venue for like-minded folks to gather and admire beautiful...
Gender-identity law brings state in line with SFUSD
The first-of-its-kind gender-identity law California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed earlier this month brings state policy in line with San Francisco’s — and The City’s school district had previously received flak from some of the new law’s most vocal critics. Newsom signed into law on July 15 Assembly Bill 1955 — aka the SAFETY Act — which bars public-school districts from requiring staff to notify parents if their children change their preferred pronouns or gender identities. California is the first state to pass such a law. ...
Storm Tracker Forecast: Bright & hotter conditions ahead
It's a good idea to briefly open up your windows as you dress in light and loose clothing, grab your sunglasses and pack some extra water before you head out the door Friday. We have a pleasant start, but a sunny and hotter afternoon on the way for your Friday. We'll stay hot, but will have a slight chance for mountain thunderstorms this weekend. Sunny, dry and very hot conditions will persist through at least the middle of next week.
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