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

Cottonwood, CA — A late-night traffic stop on northbound Interstate 5 turned into a major drug bust Friday morning when Tehama County Sheriff’s deputies seized approximately 50 pounds of methamphetamine and nearly $12,000 in cash. At 12:39 a.m. on May 9, 2026, deputies pulled over a vehicle in the Cottonwood area. During the stop, they contacted the driver, identified as Javier Mendoza-Zamora, 48, of Washington. Sheriff’s K9 Silas was brought in and alerted to the odor of nar

Several dozen members, guests, and friends of the Red Bluff/Tehama County Chamber of Commerce gathered on Thursday, April 30, 2026, to honor Masons Vesper Lodge #84, located at 822 Main Street in downtown Red Bluff, California. According to the Chamber’s president and CEO Dave Gowan, the event is called “Good Morning Red Bluff,” in which the Chamber, on the fourth Thursday of every month, recognizes a member business or member nonprofit organization. “We take immense pride

Tehama County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit continues its active search for 36-year-old Rafael Ruvalcaba, also known as “Sicko,” who is wanted for murder in connection with a shooting in Corning on April 9, 2026. Authorities describe him as armed and dangerous with a history of violence. He has not been apprehended, and no new leads have been publicly released as of this morning.

On a warm, picturesque March morning in 2026, downtown Red Bluff buzzed with excitement. Outside the Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant, the Red Bluff Chamber of Commerce, alongside Mayor JR Gonzales, City Manager Tom Westbrook, and various local businesses and nonprofits, officially welcomed the SHASTA UNFILTERED eNewspaper with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “What an amazing celebration we had, welcoming the SHASTA UNFILTERED eNewspaper to the Red Bluff/Tehama County community. C

Tehama County is buzzing with updates on public safety, local governance, and springtime education. From rural deputy recruitment to nature-filled days at the Sacramento River Discovery Center—and recent law enforcement actions in Corning and Gerber—here’s your local news digest. Stay informed and engaged with photos and video links below!

Karen Hansen moved from the Bay Area to Northern California in the early 1990s. She was shocked to discover widespread animal neglect and abuse in the area. Unable to turn away, she stepped up, volunteering at local animal shelters and becoming the first in Tehama County to start a "Pet of the Week" feature to highlight adoptable pets and raise awareness of the many animals in need of adoption.

Not even cold, overcast weather could stem the flock of kids, parents in tow, from attending Cottonwood’s Christmas Celebration, one of the town’s biggest events of the year. Held “all day” on Saturday, November 29, 2025, smack dab embedded in the middle of Cottonwood’s historic Front Street, and organized by the town’s Chamber of Commerce, the Christmas Celebration did not disappoint. Said the Chamber’s president, Dan Canavan: “Thanking all of the Chamber’s volunteers, wh

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.

The Tehama County CattleWomen are putting on a "100 Years of Cowgirls Luncheon and Fashion Show" to be held Saturday, November 15th in Redbluff. Tickets are on sale now and include lunch and live entertainment.