The Foothill Area Little League Junior Softball All-Stars, representing Palo Cedro and the greater North State, returned home this weekend to cheers, posters, balloons and a police-and-fire escort after capturing second place at the 2026 Junior League Softball World Series. Team members were Cate Brard, Rylee Haynes, Bri Songer, Kylie Kenyon, Olivia Rouland, Val Shaw, Josie Cogle, Hailey Mann, Weslee Barry, Graci Wilson, Emma Saelee, and Sam Wellington. The team manager was

Proponents Stress Ruling Is Not Final — Fight Continues for the 55% Who Demanded Election Integrity Last week, the will of more than 55 percent of Shasta County voters was temporarily blocked. In two consecutive hearings, Shasta County Superior Court Judge Benjamin Hanna first issued a sweeping preliminary injunction against Measure B and then allowed a coalition of outside activist groups to join the State’s lawsuit. Importantly, the judge has not ruled on the final merits o

The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) today launched Route 5, a new Gold Runner Thruway bus service connecting Redding and Sacramento along the Interstate 5 corridor.

The Mountain Lakes Center at 4300 Caterpillar Road in Redding, California, was the perfect venue for the 1st-annual Charity Car Show, the brainchild of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Association, held on Saturday morning, August 8, 2026. Besides the obviously beautiful, virtually perfect array of cars (most of ‘em classic), trucks, muscle cars and motorcycles, the Charity Car Show featured some great prizes, awards for top categories, raffles and a 50/50 drawing. The first-annu

REDDING — August 7, 2026 A Butte County Judge on rotation for Shasta County Superior Court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit filed by former Supervisor Patrick Jones against District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett and the County of Shasta, ending the case at the pleading stage. All Shasta County judges recused themselves from the case because of prior professional dealings with the District Attorney’s Office that could create a conflict of interest. Jones filed the suit in l

Redding City Hall (photo from the city's website) REDDING, Calif. — The Redding City Council held a relatively short regular meeting on August 4, 2026, with most items advancing quickly through the consent calendar. Key actions included approval of several infrastructure projects, among them the Tarmac Road storm drain repair update, the purchase of a new hydro-cleaner vehicle for the Wastewater Collection Division, and the acceptance of $2.4 million from a class-action settl

Outside civil-rights groups asked the court to fast-track their request for leave to file an amicus brief in support of Attorney General Rob Bonta’s challenge to the voter-approved election reforms. Real Parties in Interest—the local citizens behind Measure B—opposed the shortcut, insisting they deserved normal notice and a chance to respond in writing. Judge Hanna agreed. He denied the ex parte application, kept the motion on the regular calendar for Monday, August 10, and r

Redding, CA — Documents obtained through a Public Records Act request reveal that Shasta County Public Works staff directed a hazardous materials survey of the Old Courthouse at 1500 Court Street to be conducted specifically “for demolition purposes” more than three months before the Board of Supervisors formally voted on the building’s fate. A revised “ACC-Direction to Proceed” dated December 2, 2024, and signed by Shane Winton, Supervising Engineer, on behalf of then-Public

Spencer James Confectioners in downtown Redding served as ground zero on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for the official launch of first-term Redding City Councilman Tenessa Audette’s re-election campaign. Despite the 100+ degrees heat, dozens of Audette’s supporters cozied up in the boutique-ly cozy surroundings to hear her welcoming remarks, which included the following: “One of the first things I learned is that good government doesn’t happen by accident. It requires prepara

Redding City Councilmember and former Mayor Tenessa Audette formally kicked off her campaign for another four-year term on August 4, 2026. In a video titled “Tenessa Is Ready for Four More Years,” produced by contributor Robert Exter, Audette outlined her record of service and asked residents to join her in continuing work on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and responsive local government. More information is available at VoteTenessa.com. “I believe Redding needs experi

The Late Jennifer Leal (Photo provided by the family.) Shasta County Coroner’s Office and Redding Police Department Face Scrutiny Over Inquiry It has been just over one year since Jennifer Leal, 51, was found deceased in her Redding home, yet her family continues to grapple with unresolved questions about the circumstances of her death. Critics, including Leal’s mother, say Shasta County Coroner’s Office failed in its duty to inquire and to direct the Redding Police Departmen

Community breathes a collective sigh of relief and bursts out in applause at Special Community Meeting in Shasta County Board Chambers Redding, CA - August 5, 2026 Originally proposed site for the Alternative Custody Program Facility After months of controversy, a lawsuit filed against Shasta County and the City of Redding, as well as mounting pressure from various members and groups in the community, the Shasta County Sheriff announced that the planned Alternative Custody Ca

This report summarizes notable incidents, arrests, and enforcement activities reported by the Redding Police Department (RPD), Anderson Police Department (APD), Shasta County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), and California Highway Patrol (CHP) Northern Division for the period July 1–31, 2026. Data is compiled from publicly available sources, including official agency media releases, press reports (KRCR, Action News Now, Redding Record Searchlight), social media updates, and daily arr

Proposed Site of the Alternative Custody Correctional Campus, Men's Re-entry Program, and Jail in Redding, CA The Shasta County Sheriff's Office stated in a Media Release that the public and media are invited to a community meeting to discuss the proposed Corrections and Rehabilitation Campus (CRC) Project. Sheriff Michael Johnson will present project specifics, address concerns, and engage in a question-and-answer session following the presentation. The community meeting w

With a gaggle of paddle and rowing enthusiasts participating—and competing—the Lake Redding Regatta, for a third straight year following an 85-year hiatus, and with a stunning backdrop of the historic Dieselhorst Bridge spanning the Sacramento River, concluded its two-day run on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Hosted by Visit Redding, in partnership with the Shasta Historical Society, the Lake Redding Regatta attracted over 50 rowing and paddle enthusiasts competing in Stand Up Paddl

Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton addressing the attendees at the Shasta County GOP's Lincoln-Reagan Dinner. REDDING, Calif. — California Republican gubernatorial nominee Steve Hilton delivered a wide-ranging keynote address at the Shasta County GOP’s Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on July 31, 2026, at the Win-River Event Center, framing the race as a fight to restore “liberty under the law,” slash the cost of living, and break what he called a corrupt one-party “machine” in Sacram