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National Park Service warns E. coli found in creek at Whiskeytown NRA
36+ min ago (318+ words) Visitors to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in Redding should avoid swimming and kayaking in Upper Clear Creek, park officials said. The National Park Service issued a public health advisory that said E. coli bacteria levels in the creek could pose a…...
Cats and dogs for adoption at Redding area animal rescues
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (22+ words) Record Searchlight Cats and dogs for adoption at Redding area animal rescues...
California takes voting measure fight to Shasta court
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (613+ words) Round two of the California's fight to keep a local ballot measure from becoming law was launched Wednesday evening, June 30, when state Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced they are continuing their challenge in Shasta…...
Ranch known for 'superb' fly fishing sold amid California tax fears
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (607+ words) A sprawling 1, 500-acre ranch located just outside of Fall River Mills once owned by billionaire Bay Area tech executive and would-be politician Meg Whitman has just sold for $17. 9 million. Whitman's 1, 500-acre Northern California ranch, purchased by a noted conservationist, could…...
Betty (Elizabeth) Simpson Obituary - Redding Record Searchlight
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (285+ words) Betty (Elizabeth) Gae Simpson passed away just one day shy of her 90th birthday at her home in Redding surrounded by family on June 6, 2026. Betty was born in Hamilton City, California, on June 7, 1936 to Leonard and Ardelle Mc Clane. After graduating…...
As fireworks pop off for July 4, which are legal to use in California?
17+ hour, 21+ min ago (299+ words) Each year, fireworks light up the sky across the United States for the nation's Independence Day. With 2026 marking the nation's 250th birthday, fireworks shows may be a bigger draw. With California being so fire-prone, the state has strict fireworks laws, but…...
Gus Charles Petras Obituary - Redding Record Searchlight
19+ hour, 30+ min ago (242+ words) With broken hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Gus. In the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, Gus passed on June 18, 2026 from leukemia at the age of 78. Gus graduated from UCSF in 1971, earning his Doctor…...
Shasta County staff email policy change sparks debate
17+ hour, 3+ min ago (1006+ words) A slew of changes Shasta County leaders say are designed to improve efficiency and reduce the burden on staff are drawing criticism from some who believe they will reduce the public's ability to access government information and participate in civic…...
Novice climber survives 1, 500-foot fall on popular Mt. Shasta route
20+ hour, 9+ min ago (604+ words) A novice climber who fell roughly 1, 500 vertical feet on Mt. Shasta was rescued Sunday afternoon in a dramatic response that underscores ongoing safety concerns on the mountain's most popular route. U. S. Forest Service climbing rangers, working with the California Highway Patrol…...
Shasta County deputies search for missing 70-year-old man
17+ hour, 25+ min ago (166+ words) The Shasta County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a man who went missing on Tuesday. In a Facebook post, the law enforcement agency said Gregory Carnahan, 70, was last seen late on June 30 in the area…...