Forecasters with the National Weather Service are warning of the possibility of severe winter weather this week. They predict the strongest storms of the season will bring heavy rain and snow to Northern California, with the potential for snow on… Continue Reading
On Monday, September 28, 2020, at approximately 0700 hours, Deputy Coroner Investigators were dispatched to the area of the Zogg Fire regarding three fatalities. The exact locations and circumstances are not being released at this time as the investigation is… Continue Reading
Northern Californians have adapted to smoke-choked skies for a few weeks now during what’s turned into a record-setting fire season. But Wednesday morning residents awoke to an especially eerie dirty-orange glow that gave a sensation of nighttime at daybreak. Vehicles… Continue Reading
The Shasta County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is advising Shasta County residents to remain aware of increasing smoke impacts due to multiple wildfires burning in the Northern California and Oregon region. Wildfires burning in the region are currently transporting… Continue Reading
Despite repeated direction to not open, WaterWorks Park opened June 5 and continues to operate in direct violation of state industry guidance. That guidance states that water parks with slides, rides or other water attractions are not to open due… Continue Reading
Community efforts to control COVID-19 requires all of us to change the way we conduct ourselves, including how to organize faith-based gatherings. State guidance allows outdoor faith gatherings with modifications, which includes ensuring six feet of social distancing between different… Continue Reading
During extremely hot weather, Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency follows its heat response plan, which includes distributing educational information about staying cool to the public and working with community partners to monitor conditions and assist those in need.… Continue Reading
A rodeo in Cottonwood on Sunday violated the governor’s stay-at-home order and has delayed the county’s ability to re-open retail businesses, restaurants and more during Stage 2. On Friday, May 8, Shasta County Health Officer Karen Ramstrom attested that Shasta… Continue Reading
The Shasta County Roadmap to Recovery, a path toward re-opening the county, has been completed by Shasta County Health Officer Karen Ramstrom with the guidance of a multifaceted advisory committee. This plan ensures a coordinated approach to safely and gradually… Continue Reading
What forbidden activities did you miss most during the nearly seven weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic shut-down? Shopping? Eating out? Getting your car washed? Having your kids attend school? May 11 UPDATE: According to a media briefing this afternoon, restaurants… Continue Reading
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