Whiskeytown
LATEST NEWS
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were said to be heading to the area to pick up the mountain lion's body, according to the California Highway Patrol. Once they retrieve the body and run tests they will be able to determine if the big cat was tagged, according to Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
California Homicide Suspect Arrested at Nebraska Walmart After Week-Long Manhunt
A California homicide suspect was apprehended in Nebraska at a Walmart. The fugitive is also linked to the tragic shooting of a mother and daughter in Worcester. The arrest highlights the diligent efforts of law enforcement and specialized task forces. Breaking news out of Nebraska as local police apprehend a...
California's wildfires exceeding '23, meaning smoky days likely for Washoe County
When wildfires are burning in California, the smoke can lead to unhealthy air here in Washoe County -- and fires in the neighboring state are already well ahead of last year's in size. Washoe County's Air Quality Management Division tracks wildfires, which have been getting larger in the last five to...
Hoping to reduce Colorado River dependency, Southern California bets big on wastewater recycling
LOS ANGELES (CN) — Can wastewater be made potable again on a mass scale? Water-district managers in California think so. At a wastewater treatment plant in Carson in the Los Angeles area, scientists and engineers have been fine-tuning their purification process since 2019. The facility — known as the...
11 Things to Know About Sherri Papini's Kidnapping Hoax: From the Time of the Incident to Her Arrest
Sherri Papini's Kidnapping Hoax Happened in 2016On November 2, 2016, Sherri Papini went out for an afternoon jog in her Redding, Calif., neighborhood and did not come home. Her then-husband, Keith Papini, realized something was wrong when the matriarch failed to pick up their kids, Tyler and Violet, from daycare.Keith tried to track her location through her phone and earbuds, but she was never found in the detected site near the intersection of Old Oregon Trail and Sunrise Drive.A Search Was Conducted for Sherri PapiniAs the missing person case became a national story, the investigators and the Shasta County Sherriff's...
Former California senator slams lawmakers ‘pushing out’ Biden: ‘Please spare me your five minutes of fame’
Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer (D) on Thursday bashed lawmakers who have called for President Biden to drop out of the race after last week’s presidential debate against former President Trump. “I disagree with these members who are coming on TV for their five minutes of fame and pushing out a man who has been…
Redding City Council announces next step after Dacquisto's departure
REDDING, Calif. - The Redding City Council has invited Joshua Johnson, Erin Resner and Kristin Schreder to attend a tentatively scheduled council meeting on July 9 after 5 p.m. for a public interview to select and appoint the best candidate to fulfill the Council vacancy created by the departure of Council Member Dacquisto to serve until the general election occurs in November 2024.
California AG Rob Bonta returning $155K of Duong contributions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Attorney General is returning $155,000 of campaign contributions given to him by members of Oakland's Duong family, who were raided by the FBI in June. In an email to KTVU on Wednesday, Nathan Click, a spokesman for Rob Bonta's campaign, wrote that the attorney general...
Redding Freedom Festival 2024 was a booming success!
REDDING, Calif. — A huge crowd gathered to celebrate Independence Day in Redding Thursday night. The evening was filled with food, music, and delicious shaved ice to help keep people cool as the sun began to set. The spectacular fireworks display started around 10 p.m., dazzling the crowd gathered...
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...
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.