REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a felon on probation for a firearms-related offense was arrested after a probation search at his residence and storage facility […]
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Exploring Shasta County History: A Hidden Highway Under Whiskeytown Lake?
The Shasta to Weaverville Road or the Weaverville to Shasta Road has been well traveled by pack trains since 1850. It was often deemed as […]
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Think Together celebrates 25 years of afterschool and expanded learning programs with annual Raise A Hand fundraiser
Think Together, California’s largest nonprofit provider of afterschool, expanded learning, and school improvement programs, will celebrate 25 years of impact at this year’s annual Raise […]
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Probation search leads to discovery of weapons and ammunition – Felon arrested
REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a felon on probation for a firearms-related offense was arrested after a probation search at his residence and storage facility led to the discovery of multiple weapons, firearms parts, and ammunition Friday afternoon, May 20. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Armed assault on staff member at Redding group home leads to standoff, arrest of registered arson […]
Read moreArmed assault on staff member at Redding group home leads to standoff, arrest of registered arson offender
REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a registered arson offender was arrested after allegedly assaulting a staff member with a metal rod and causing a disturbance and armed standoff at a Redding group home Friday, May 20. Other residents and staff of the group home were evacuated as a result of the disturbance, after the man armed himself with a knife […]
Read moreInvestigation continuing after Riverside County inmate found unresponsive in cell
MURRIETA, Calif., — Authorities are continuing to investigate the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday morning, May 17. Although the cause of the man’s death has yet to be determined, officials have said no foul play is suspected and their investigation is ongoing. SEE OTHER RECENT RCNS HEADLINE NEWS: Lake Elsinore man arrested for […]
Read moreDay-long, high impact patrol operation in Moreno Valley yields 53 arrests
MORENO VALLEY, Calif., — Last Friday the 13th was a very bad day for 53 people who were arrested for a variety of reasons as a result of a day-long high impact patrol operation conducted within the city of Moreno Valley. The ten-hour operation involved traffic and pedestrian stops, as well as other high visibility proactive patrol encounters throughout the […]
Read moreAlleged drunk driver remains hospitalized after crashing into Redding business
REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a local man suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol was seriously injured after losing control of his vehicle and smashing head-on into a Redding business Saturday afternoon, May 14. Although he was arrested at the hospital, the driver was later released to the care of doctors due to his ongoing need for […]
Read moreDHE traffic stop near Yreka leads to seizure of staggering 85 pounds of fentanyl pills – Georgia pair arrested
YREKA, Calif. — Authorities yesterday announced that a traffic stop north of Yreka led to the discovery and seizure of a staggering 85 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills along with $14,000 cash Thursday afternoon, May 5. The bust, which occurred along Interstate 5, was just the most recent of numerous significant drug seizures made by the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s recently […]
Read moreLake Elsinore man arrested for sexual abuse of juvenile
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., — Authorities today announced the arrest of a Lake Elsinore man in connection with an investigation into the sexual abuse of a juvenile. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Local driver, 57, killed & two students injured in fatal crash involving Lake Elsinore school bus Moreno Valley deputies injured after man fleeing from traffic stop crashes into patrol vehicle […]
Read moreLocal driver, 57, killed & two students injured in fatal crash involving Lake Elsinore school bus
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., — Authorities say a local man was killed after crashing into a school bus transporting students to Lake Elsinore area schools early Thursday morning, May 12. The fatal crash, which happened just outside the city limits and caused significant traffic delays, occurred at the intersection of Hwy 74 and Riverside Street, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS […]
Read moreMoreno Valley deputies injured after man fleeing from traffic stop crashes into patrol vehicle
MORENO VALLEY, Calif., — Authorities say a local man who was seen performing reckless stunts within a Moreno Valley intersection crashed into a patrol vehicle while attempting to elude a traffic stop early Tuesday morning, May 10. The two deputies injured in the collision are expected to survive and are continuing to recover after the crash, which happened at the […]
Read moreSecond search warrant at Anderson “known drug house” leads to woman’s second arrest in weeks
ANDERSON, Calif., — Authorities say an Anderson resident was arrested for the second time in as many months after officers served a second drug sales-related search warrant at the woman’s Solomon Peak residence Friday, May 6. The woman, 41-year-old Michelle Lyn Orrico, was also arrested last month after a similar search warrant was served at her home, described as a […]
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