Promising a full-scale crackdown on illegal marijuana grows and a new era of unity, former Anderson Police Chief Michael Johnson was sworn in Friday as Shasta County’s 23rd sheriff. Shasta County Superior Court Judge Jody Burgess administered the oath in a… Continue Reading
Some 49 years ago, Linda Krueger Krtek was the last to take a ride on Market Street through downtown Redding. On Wednesday, she was the first. During the half-century between those trips, three blocks of Market Street were closed to… Continue Reading
With its impressive size, sweeping curves and emerald green water, the Sacramento River is a defining feature of Redding and an easy way to enjoy a decent-sized stretch of the river is to take a ride on Park Marina Drive.… Continue Reading
Life for community college students in the North State just got a little easier with Tuesday’s announcement of a record-breaking $100 million donation to fund financial aid and scholarships. The gift from the Chicago-based Jay Pritzker Foundation is intended to… Continue Reading
City, county, state and federal leaders gathered Friday at Redding’s Martin Luther King Jr. Center to consider a pair of questions: 1) What would a safe Shasta County look like and 2) What will you do to promote a community… Continue Reading
A state-sponsored COVID-19 test site opened its doors Thursday in the Shasta College gymnasium, allowing Shasta County public health officials to ramp up the testing of healthcare providers, first responders and other essential workers. The walk-up testing site, one of… Continue Reading
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