As compiled from Mt. Shasta PD/Facebook MT. SHASTA, Calif., — Mt. Shasta Police Department reports that over the last two weeks, from Oct. 2 through […]
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Pollock; A former townsite on the Sacramento River arm of Shasta Lake
Pollock was formerly located along U.S. Route Highway 99 at the junction of Salt Creek and the Sacramento River. Today, Pollock is located just opposite […]
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Religion Today: Short Accounts
Guest Writer Spotlight: Short Accounts – By Richard Lewis The story is told of a new clerk who waited on an old man at the […]
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Six recent Mt. Shasta arrests include man who dragged dog behind vehicle
As compiled from Mt. Shasta PD/Facebook MT. SHASTA, Calif., — Mt. Shasta Police Department reports that over the last two weeks, from Oct. 2 through Oct. 16, officers responded to 355 calls for service that resulted in twenty-eight new cases and six arrests. Comparatively, during the prior two week period the department responded to 337 calls for service that resulted […]
Read moreAlready on probation for DUI, drug-influenced driver arrested after Anderson crash
ANDERSON, Calif., — Authorities say a Redding man who was already on probation for a prior driving under the influence conviction was arrested again for DUI/Drugs after crashing into a light pole in Anderson this morning, Sundday, Oct. 17. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Redding teens struck by driver who fled – Suspect remains sought Now missing 7 days, search for missing […]
Read moreWomen struck standing alongside car in Redding – One dead, other seriously injured
REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say one woman was killed and another suffered major injuries after both were struck by a vehicle while standing next to a parked vehicle with a door open Saturday evening, Oct. 16. The fatal collision happened in the area of C and Fifth streets, according to officials; who have said that intoxication was not suspected to […]
Read moreRedding teens struck by driver who fled – Suspect remains sought
REDDING, Calif., — Two teens were injured after they were struck by the driver of a minivan who then fled the scene late last night, Friday, Oct. 15. The hit and run collision happened near the Sundial Bridge and the driver was last seen fleeing westbound on Hwy 44. Initial air and ground searches for the man accused of leaving the […]
Read moreSecond fatal Domenigoni Parkway crash in days leaves Hemet woman, 43, dead
WINCHESTER, Calif., — Authorities say a local woman was killed in a two-vehicle traffic collision in Hemet last night, Friday, Oct. 15. The fatal accident happened at the intersection of Domenigoni Parkway and Winchester Road, just a few miles from where another, double-fatal accident occurred days earlier. The earlier accident, which happened last Wednesday, left two San Jacinto juveniles – […]
Read moreReligion Today: Short Accounts
Guest Writer Spotlight: Short Accounts – By Richard Lewis The story is told of a new clerk who waited on an old man at the country store. Once all the items on the shopping list were gathered up on the counter, the young clerk asked the standard question, “Mr. Simmons do you want to put this on your account?” The […]
Read morePollock; A former townsite on the Sacramento River arm of Shasta Lake
Pollock was formerly located along U.S. Route Highway 99 at the junction of Salt Creek and the Sacramento River. Today, Pollock is located just opposite of Sugarloaf Resort and Antler’s Marina on the Sacramento River arm at the mouth of Salt Creek under Lake Shasta. Construction on U.S. Route Highway 99 (also known as the Pacific Highway) began in California […]
Read moreToddler safely recovered after left inside vehicle stolen from outside Redding home
REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a 3-year-old who was inside a vehicle when it was stolen from outside a Redding residence was later found safe and reunited with their mother when the vehicle was located in Shasta Lake Friday, October 15. Official reports indicate the mother had left the toddler inside her vehicle while she ran back into her home […]
Read moreOp/Ed: Senator Dahle voices strong opposition to California’s ban on lawn mowers and generators
Submitted by the Office of Senator Brian Dahle There was a collective sigh and eye rolls this week when it was announced that the Governor signed a law to ban gas powered mowers, generators and other equipment. Many Californians will say it’s just California being California, but not realizing the real impact it will have on our everyday lives, and […]
Read moreUPDATE: Rifle-wielding man who repeatedly fired upon pursuing officers killed in Palm Springs
UPDATED: Friday, Oct. 15, 12:30 p.m., With additional details and information from Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Originally Published: Thursday, Oct. 14, 11:55 a.m. RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif., — Authorities have confirmed that a man who led officers and deputies on a dangerous, twenty mile pursuit early Thursday morning – all while continuing to fire at pursuing officials – was later killed […]
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