After his disappearance in 2020, Nick Patterson’s mother said she received only limited help from law enforcement. The ...

Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some lakes, but a patchwork of oversight leaves many lakes unprotected.

A victim of the alleged hate crime told Shasta Scout they received help quickly when the incident first occurred but haven’t ...

Most charter schools are also performing well academically. In the 2023-24 California School Dashboard, 16.5% of charter ...

Some attorneys who work for the county’s top prosecutorial office say they can’t continue to work in Shasta much longer without improvements. After stalled labor negotiations, they’re speaking out.

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Jenny O’Connell Nowain is being charged with disturbing the peace and resisting arrest after an incident that occurred during ...

Redding Police Chief Brian Barner says the department’s “proactive policing” approach is a direct response to demand from ...

Bear Mountain Shasta image, via ALERTCalifornia. 7.4.25 6:00 pm: All warning and evacuation zones have been lifted. 7.4.25 ...

The Green Fire burning in Shasta County could cause dangerous smoke particles to travel into populated areas. Here's what you ...

Jenny O’Connell-Nowain is being charged with disturbing the peace and resisting arrest for her actions during a November 7 ...