Sheriff Johnson honored the many volunteers assisting his department Johnson spoke about the six chaplains who went out on 28 calls during the year, the Citizen Volunteer Patrol who assists in many areas including conducting proactive patrols, traffic control and meetings with business owners, the Explorer Program for youth 14 - 21 years old, the Reserve Unit who help on patrols, the Asphalt Cowboys organization who assist with special needs and fundraising.

A heartbreaking incident at one of Northern California’s most popular recreational spots has claimed the life of a young child and prompted urgent warnings from authorities about water safety. On Monday, April 6, 2026, a 5-year-old boy drowned at Turntable Bay on Lake Shasta after entering the water without a life jacket. According to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 11:22 a.m. following reports of a missing child in the water. The boy had g

Redding, California, is about to become the ultimate destination for classic car enthusiasts. From April 17–26, 2026, Kool April Nites returns for its annual week-long celebration — the biggest all-volunteer car show on the West Coast. This isn’t just an event; it’s a high-octane, family-friendly festival that transforms the North State into a chrome-filled playground packed with thousands of classic cars, live entertainment, and community spirit. Whether you’re a die-hard ge

Caliber Office Furniture owner, Chris Cable, stood before an impressive number of Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters gathered at the store’s location on Airport road in Redding, on the first day of April 2026, and regaled them with the following:  “I made the decision about two years ago to offer my employees a “paid for gym membership,” through the business, under one condition:  that they would go to the gym, at least three times a week, even it meant on company tim

This monthly crime blotter summarizes notable incidents, arrests, and enforcement activities in Shasta County from January 31 to February 28, 2026, based on available reports from local agencies, including the Shasta County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), Redding Police Department (RPD), Anderson Police Department (APD), and other sources.

With Easter Sunday tomorrow (April 5), our North State communities are coming together for egg hunts, brunches, sunrise services, and moments of renewal and grace. Here’s a partial roundup of public events happening this weekend—perfect for families, neighbors, and anyone seeking fresh hope in the season.

Homeowners near the River Ranch community have filed a lawsuit against the City of Redding and Shasta County, challenging the approval of a land lease for a proposed alternative custody campus that could eventually include a large new jail. The River Ranch Neighborhood Association filed the lawsuit on February 27, 2026, in Shasta County Superior Court. The suit claims the City of Redding improperly bypassed required environmental review under the California Environmental Q

Shasta County Board of Supervisors District 1 candidates Rich Gallardo, Erin Resner, and incumbent Kevin Crye addressed members of the Shasta County Republican Assembly (SCRA) on Thursday evening, April 2, at Shasta Bible College. Following their speeches and a question-and-answer session with an audience of approximately 40 people, SCRA members voted to endorse Kevin Crye for the June 2 primary election.

Redding’s local churches are coming together for a special Good Friday service at the Civic on Friday, April 3rd. All are welcome to attend.

The Redding City Council has approved spending up to $300,000 to hire an out-of-state consulting firm to examine every city department for waste and inefficiencies. The contract with Circle 6 Consulting, Inc., based in Texas, was approved in mid-March 2026 at the request of new City Manager William Tarbox. Work is scheduled to begin immediately and wrap up by September 30, 2026.

A growing number of Shasta County residents are turning to urgent care centers and walk-in clinics for routine health needs, from minor illnesses and injuries to simple procedures such as stitches and other outpatient procedures. Local surveys and health officials describe a system where traditional primary care has become so difficult to access that same-day clinics have become the default option for many.

Shasta County-ians are known to have a generous bent, and it was really evident on March 30, 2026, when hundreds of them gathered at the Redding Elks Lodge to pay $25 each for a small, ceramic “bowl-of-soup,” with all proceeds benefitting the food program at the Good News s Rescue Mission (GNRM).

It was time for dog lovers to grab their beloved canines, leash ‘em up, strap on those running shoes, (don’t forget the H2O!) ..and head on out to Lake Redding Park for the Doggie Dash 5K run/race and Community Fair, held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and organized by the Haven Humane Society, with all proceeds going to the Society’s animals. The fundraising event was a full four hours of fun and frolic, with the Community Fair running from 9 to 1. The 5K run/race kicked off a

In a stunning reversal that validates months of public outrage and investigative reporting, Redding’s new City Manager, William Tarbox, has officially paused the Redding Electric Utility’s (REU) proposed 18% cumulative rate increase and canceled the March 17 public hearing.

On a warm, picturesque and sunny 2026 March morning in downtown Red Bluff, outside of the Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant, the Red Bluff Chamber of Commerce , along with Mayor JR Gonzales, City Manager, Tom Westbrook, businesses and non profits, including North Valley Services, Outdoorz Media & Digital and Danielle Bentley, RVP, officially laid out the welcome mat, in a ribbon cutting ceremony, for the SHASTA UNFILTERED eNewspaper.  “What an amazing celebration we had, welco

In a brazen act of political vandalism that reeks of desperation, someone has launched a targeted campaign of theft against yard signs supporting Clint Curtis for Shasta County Clerk in District 2. All along the roadways in District 2, Clint Curtis signs are disappearing overnight. Local supporters report that the thefts are not random — they are systematic, hitting high-visibility spots where voters driving by would see them every day.