FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday praised the agency’s rapid and professional response to a hostage situation in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest that ended with the safe release of two U.S. Forest Service employees and the custody of two suspects.

How Investigators Overcame the Challenges of a No-Body Case in the 2019 Killing of Redding Mother Danielle Renee Bisnell Nearly seven years after her disappearance, a Siskiyou County jury convicts a Chico man despite no remains being recovered. Sentencing set for August 18, 2026. Eric Eugene Card, convicted July 9, 2026, of the second-degree murder of Danielle Renee Bisnell. (Photo: Redding Police Department) A Siskiyou County jury has convicted Eric Eugene Card of second-deg

Northern California’s North State is shaking off the last of spring and diving headfirst into summer with a lineup of fairs, festivals, markets, and community celebrations. From Redding’s Sculpture Park to Yreka’s Golden City Days and everything in between, here’s your complete, no-fluff guide to the biggest upcoming public events in Shasta, Tehama, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties. Mark your calendars, grab the kids (or the dog), and get ready for some classic NorCal good time

Siskiyou County residents are navigating a week of community milestones, public safety incidents, and regional recognition as spring activities ramp up across the North State. Here are the latest news updates with a spotlight on Yreka and Weed.

Shasta County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution in support of a state split presented by Assembly Member James Gallagher and a separate resolution to place the citizen-led petition for local election reforms on the June 2026 ballot.