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Redding's Steam Whistle Project gets $25K boost from local bank
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- Redding's Steam Whistle Project gets $25K boost from local bank
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- 0:28
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- 1 day ago
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- Tri Counties Bank has donated $25,000 to the Redding Steam Whistle Project, bringing the community closer to its goal of raising $200,000 for a real steam-powered whistle. The new whistle, which honors the workers and industries that shaped the North State, is expected to launch next spring.
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- Weed vegetation fire contained near Dollar General
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- 0:21
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- 1 day ago
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- A vegetation fire near Boles Street in Weed prompted an evacuation warning this afternoon, but crews were able to contain the blaze before it spread further. The evacuation warning has since been lifted, though crews remain on scene to mop up hot spots.
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- County locks in mental health contract through 2028
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Tehama County supervisors unanimously approved a $300,000 contract with North Valley Behavioral Health to continue providing mental health services for local residents through June 2028.
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- Tehama County to hire mediator amid sheriff office tensions
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Tehama County supervisors are responding to a Grand Jury report that flagged tensions between the Sheriff's Office and county administration, citing concerns about intimidation, bullying, and communication breakdowns. The board plans to bring in an independent mediator and develop a structured process for resolving disputes, with a final response expected before supervisors on September 15th.
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- CA monarch butterfly count hits near-record low
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The Western Monarch butterfly population has dropped to just over 12,000 — the third-lowest count since tracking began in 1997 — and scientists need your help. If you spot a Monarch butterfly or caterpillar, the California State Parks Foundation is asking you to report your sighting to help researchers better understand where they're appearing throughout the year.
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- Oroville woman arraigned after DUI crash hurt Paradise officer, 2 kids
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- An Oroville woman has been arraigned on felony charges after a DUI crash Sunday morning that injured a Paradise Police sergeant and 2 children riding in her car. 37-year-old Amie Kucera is accused of running a stop sign at Highway 99 and Rio Bonito Road and striking Sgt. John Alvies's patrol vehicle.
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- Tuesday evening's top stories
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- 10:43
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Here are the top stories for the evening of Tuesday, September 1st, 2026.
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- Tehama County updates military equipment policy for sheriff's office
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Tehama County is updating how it oversees law enforcement equipment like drones, armored vehicles, and certain firearms to meet state requirements. The new policy, approved unanimously by supervisors today, also requires the sheriff's office to report annually on how the equipment is used, any complaints, and its costs.
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- Redding's $70M cancer center is now seeing patients
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- 0:24
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- 1 day ago
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- Redding's new $70 million Sierra Pacific Regional Cancer Center is now open and seeing patients, bringing all cancer services under 1 roof. Mercy Redding treats more than 3,200 cancer patients a year, with nearly half traveling from outside the Redding area to receive care.
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- Chico mom's advocacy changes B Line stroller policy
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- 2:34
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- 1 day ago
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- A Chico mom who is legally blind successfully advocated for a policy change on the B Line bus after struggling to remove her children and their belongings from their stroller every time she boarded. The Butte County Association of Governments has approved the update, now allowing riders to bring strollers, wagons, or bikes into the securement area without stowing them, as long as the space isn't needed for a wheelchair or other mobility aid.
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- Siskiyou County man missing for over a week after jail release
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- 0:26
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- 1 day ago
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- The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office is searching for Christopher John Mora, a man who has been missing for more than a week after last contacting his family on August 17. Mora was released from jail that day after a hitchhiking arrest and told his mother he planned to travel south to Mojave — if you have any information on his whereabouts, the Sheriff's Office is asking you to reach out.
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- Yuba County repair bill hits $14M after penstock rupture
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The Yuba Water Agency has awarded a nearly $14 million contract to stabilize the hillside damaged by a major penstock pipe rupture at the New Colgate Powerhouse in Yuba County. Crews will reinforce the slope and add runoff control basins, with work set to begin this month ahead of the rainy season.
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- Corning's $10M rec center on track for 2027 finish
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- 1:40
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- 1 day ago
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- Corning's new $10 million recreation center is ahead of schedule, with completion now expected in October or November of 2027. The facility will include a full gymnasium, basketball and volleyball courts, a pickleball court, an outdoor splash pad, an amphitheater, and a multipurpose classroom — giving your community a central spot for events and gatherings without having to leave town.
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- California bill limits how utilities charge customers for costs
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- California lawmakers have passed a bill that could change how utilities like PG&E charge you for certain costs. Senate Bill 1098 now heads to Governor Newsom's desk, but PG&E warns it could add administrative costs and delay grid investments.
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- California wildfire liability bill collapses amid utility pushback
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A wildfire liability plan backed by Governor Newsom and California lawmakers has stalled after Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas declined to bring Senate Bill 492 to a vote, citing opposition from the state's 2 largest utilities. Rivas says the proposal doesn't yet deliver the "relief, accountability or meaningful reform" Californians deserve, but added that lawmakers will keep working until "real results" are delivered.
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- California wildfire victims may finally close the 30% restitution gap
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A bill aimed at closing the restitution gap for Camp Fire survivors has passed the California Legislature and is now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. Camp Fire victims received only about 70% of their claims through the Fire Victim Trust — and many lost an additional 30% to attorney fees — leaving survivors like Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder hopeful that AB 2700 will finally make them whole.
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- Tina Peters turns down Shasta County elections job
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections official convicted in 2024 on charges connected to a breach of voting equipment, will not be joining the Shasta County Elections Office. Peters declined the offer from Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis, who confirmed she cited being "too busy" as her reason.
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- Reading police warn drivers about school zone speed rules
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- With school zones in full swing, Redding Police Officer Tyler Spurgeon is reminding drivers that the 25 mph speed limit applies beyond just the front of a school — kids walking from nearby neighborhoods may step into traffic, especially if they're distracted by their phones.
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- Noon Guest: Arc of Butte County
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Arc of Butte County is planning a "Day with First Responders" for people with developmental disabilities. Brooke Jeffers joins us to discuss the upcoming community event happening on September 12th.
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- RAW: Massie Reveals Alleged High-Profile Epstein List Members On House Floor
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- US Rep. Thomas Massie took to the House floor to severely criticize the Department of Justice for allegedly withholding over 3 million documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, exactly one year after the original Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed by the President. During the fiery one-minute speech, the representative introduced the "Epstein Files Transparency Act, too," a new legislative effort designed to bypass federal bottlenecks and bring the fight for accountability to state courts. In a dramatic push for transparency, the lawmaker read aloud a list of high-profile names—including billionaires, corporate executives, and Prince Andrew—publicly demanding that the DOJ investigate and prosecute those who allegedly conspired with Epstein.
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- Watch: Trooper Breaks Window, Punches Arkansas Man After High-Speed Chase
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Newly released dashcam footage from the Arkansas State Police shows a trooper breaking a car's rear window, punching a passenger, and pulling his dreadlocks during a tense arrest following a high-speed chase. The passenger, 23-year-old former college basketball player Tedrick Washington, was forcibly removed from the vehicle in Blytheville after officers stopped the car for speeding. According to an incident report, Trooper Theodore Henderson claimed Washington refused commands to exit the vehicle and moved as if he were preparing to strike. Washington disputes this account, stating he was not aggressive and did not resist. He was charged with resisting arrest, obstruction of government operations, and failing to wear a seatbelt before being released the following morning. Local officials in Blytheville have called the footage "troubling," and state police are currently investigating the incident.
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- Watch: Kentucky Police Search For Driver Who Ignored School Bus Stop Sign
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Terrifying surveillance video released by the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Kentucky shows the heart-stopping moment a reckless driver blew past a stopped school bus, nearly striking a young child. The incident, which occurred during peak afternoon traffic on Bardstown Road, was captured on the bus's exterior cameras. Despite the bus being completely stopped with its red flashing lights activated and crossing arm fully extended, the oncoming vehicle ignored the warnings and sped past just as the child stepped off to cross the street. The sheriff's department has posted pictures of the incident online and is asking for the public's help to identify the vehicle. Officials are using the shocking footage as a critical safety reminder for all motorists, emphasizing that traffic in both directions must stop on a two-lane road when a bus deploys its stop arm—and that saving a few seconds on a commute is never worth risking a child's life.
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- 'Slow Cooking' In Space: Astronauts Prepare Dinner On The ISS
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Cooking dinner looks a little different hundreds of miles above Earth! In a fun video shared from the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway demonstrated their unique "slow cooking" method for preparing fresh vegetables in zero gravity. After receiving a fresh delivery from a recent resupply vehicle, the crew showed how they carefully prepare onions and garlic by coating them in olive oil and wrapping them in aluminum foil. Because they don't have a traditional oven, the foil packets are placed inside a specialized food warmer for 12 to 24 hours to slowly roast and caramelize. The fascinating video offers a rare glimpse into the daily life and meal preparation of astronauts living and working in microgravity.
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- Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce Yet? The Truth About the 11,000-Case Outbreak
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has left two people dead and over 11,000 sickened across at least 20 states. The gastrointestinal infection is caused by the Cyclospora parasite, with this current outbreak traced back to Taylor Farms and specific growers based in Mexico. Nearly 500 people have been hospitalized as a result of the contaminated produce. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that the contaminated lettuce should no longer be available on grocery store shelves or in restaurants. While health officials urge consumers not to be afraid of eating fresh fruits and vegetables, they warn that standard washing with water is not enough to kill the Cyclospora parasite. Experts recommend thoroughly checking your kitchen for any specifically recalled products and asking restaurant servers about the source of their lettuce when dining out.
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- Watch: Supreme Court Allows Trump To Continue White House Ballroom Construction
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday afternoon that President Donald Trump can continue construction on his sprawling, 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom project. The legal challenge, brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, argued the President skipped key processes—namely seeking congressional approval—when taking down the East Wing for the construction. While conservative Chief Justice John Roberts penned a dissent stating the construction was "likely unlawful," the majority ruled that the preservation group likely does not have the legal standing to sue. The ruling marks a major victory for the President, granting him the necessary time to continue building the facility while the underlying litigation plays out. Trump views the massive ballroom and its accompanying six-story-deep underground bunker as a cornerstone of his second-term legacy and a matter of national security. According to court filings, a 250-person crew is currently working 2...
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- Missing 5-Year-Old Saylor Hayes Found Dead After Massive South Carolina Search
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A massive search for a missing 5-year-old girl ended in tragedy on Monday morning when authorities recovered her body in the waters near Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Deputies state that Saylor Hayes wandered away on Sunday from a home her family was renting in the Hagley Estates neighborhood. After her parents reported her missing, hundreds of volunteers joined local and state law enforcement in an intense, two-day search effort. Divers, K-9 units, drones, helicopters, and marine patrols scoured the land and water before agents from the Department of Natural Resources located the little girl's body shortly before 9:45 a.m. Monday in the water behind the rental property. The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office says the investigation into the exact circumstances of her death remains ongoing.
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- Watch: Masked Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians And News Crew
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A surge of violence in the occupied West Bank left several injured over the weekend after masked Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian home and an NBC News crew in two separate incidents. In the village of Qusra, dozens of settlers besieged a house with seven Palestinian men inside. Despite desperate calls for help, residents claim the Israeli army threw tear gas into the home and handcuffed the Palestinian victims instead of detaining the attackers. In a separate incident in the nearby town of Jalud, masked settlers ambushed an NBC News crew while they were interviewing a Palestinian woman who stated her family had been forced from their home. The attackers leapt from a vehicle, beating the woman and the journalists with sticks and throwing rocks. While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the violence as the work of a "handful of rioters," Israeli authorities have yet to announce any arrests of the settlers involved in either incident.
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- Tuesday morning's Top 5 Stories: Sept. 1
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Kelli Saam has Tuesday morning's top stories, including a discussion to allow "rapid refueling" at the Chico Airport.
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- Large donation goes towards Redding's steam whistle upgrade
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The community is raising money to upgrade the steam whistle to Downtown Redding. Tri Counties Bank is donating $25,000
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- Man pinned under minivan dies in Shasta County
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A man died after being pinned under a Toyota minivan on Summit Lake Road near Big Bend in Shasta County yesterday afternoon
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- The Bidwell Park and Playground Commission is moving forward with proposed limits on e-bikes
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The proposed rules would ban class 2 & class 3 e-bikes from unpaved trails and only allow them where cars can drive.
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- Breezy conditions, cooler temperatures expected today across the Valley
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Cooler than normal temperatures and breezy conditions are expected today across the Valley, bringing elevated fire weather concerns. We have the potential for showers later this week as well, with Meteorologist Allie Ann McCord.
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- Straight From The Source: Chuck Reynolds
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- 22:43
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Chuck Reynolds wants to balance Oroville's budget. This current city councilmember and former mayor says he wants the big job once again. We talk about public safety, spending, marijuana dispensaries and how he feels about the candidates running against him in the November election.
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- Monday 11pm Top Stories
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- 12:23
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Here are the top stories for the evening of Monday, August 31th, 2026.
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- It's just a matter of time before the heat returns
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- 6 PM Weather forecast 8-31-26
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- Monday evening's top stories
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- 11:55
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Here are the top stories for the evening of Monday, August 31st, 2026.
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- Sunday Night's Top Stories
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- 10:55
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Here are the top stories for the evening of Sunday, August 30th, 2026.
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- Redding man adds insanity plea in mom and brother's murders
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A Redding man accused of fatally shooting his mother and brother has entered a dual plea of not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity. Jesse Anthony Penta's October jury trial has been vacated while physicians evaluate his mental state.
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- Big Brother alum Howie Gordon trades forecasts for front-row seat
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Action News Now's chief meteorologist Howie Gordon traded in his weather forecast for a front-row seat — he was part of the studio audience for Big Brother's 1,000th episode, a nod to his time competing on seasons 6 and 7 of the show.
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- Shasta County schools fight weekend hunger with 34 pantries
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- 0:31
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- 2 days ago
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- 1 in 5 students in Shasta County goes home on weekends without enough food — and local organizations are stepping up to change that. Mercy Foundation North, Dignity Health Connected Living, Rogue Credit Union, and the Shasta County Office of Education are now supporting 34 school-based food pantries, with Rogue Credit Union matching donations up to $2,500.
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- Rocklin man in court over alleged plot to attack UFC at White House
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A Rocklin man accused of plotting an attack on the UFC event at the White House appeared in federal court today. Christopher Perry, 38, faces 2 federal charges, including being a felon in possession of a firearm and destruction of records, after court documents allege he was part of a group that discussed attacking the Freedom 250 event on June 14.
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- Head-on crash with logging truck kills Chico man on Hwy 99
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A deadly head-on crash between a car and a logging truck shut down Highway 99 north of Chico for more than an hour early this morning. Bradley Montero, a 60-year-old Chico man, was pronounced dead at Enloe Medical Center after his car crossed into oncoming lanes near Hamilton Nord Cana Highway around 3:30 a.m.
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- Tehama County school burglary suspect still on the loose
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Tehama County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man suspected of breaking into a local school and stealing items. If you recognize the person in the photo, you're asked to contact the Tehama County Sheriff's Dispatch Center.
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- Tehama Museum celebrates 3 big birthdays this September
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- 0:56
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- 2 days ago
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- Tehama County turns 170, Red Bluff turns 150, and America turns 250 — and you can celebrate all 3 milestones at the "History Keepers and Seekers Rendezvous" at the Tehama County Museum on Saturday, September 12. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on C Street in Tehama, with local history organizations, Civil War reenactors, vintage vehicles, museum tours, and ice cream on hand.
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- Shasta County CCW renewals now require fingerprints
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Starting September 1st, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office is requiring fingerprints through Live Scan for all concealed carry weapons permit renewals, adding $25 to the renewal cost. If your permit expires on or before December 1st, you can avoid the fee by renewing early.
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- Bangor vegetation fire held to 2 acres near La Porte Road
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A vegetation fire near the 5900 block of La Porte Road in the Bangor area was held to about 2 acres this morning after crews stopped the flames from reaching a nearby structure. The cause is still under investigation.
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- AB 2700 wildfire restitution bill stalls on last day of CA session
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A bill aimed at fully compensating victims of utility-caused wildfires without raising electric rates has not yet received a vote today — the final day of California's regular legislative session. If AB 2700 doesn't pass before midnight, the Assembly won't reconvene until December.
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- Lawsuit targets EPA over "forever chemical" in food crops
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- 3 environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over the EPA's approval of trifludimoxazin, a "forever chemical" herbicide used on crops like corn, wheat, soybeans, apples, and almonds. The EPA has acknowledged the chemical caused thyroid tumors in rodent studies, and the Center for Food Safety argues the agency did not adequately consider the risks to people and wildlife before approving its use in June.
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- CA utility stocks drop despite wildfire liability deal
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- California utility stocks — including PG&E, Edison International, and Sempra — fell today even after lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom reached a weekend compromise on a wildfire liability bill. SB-492 would block executive bonuses if a utility causes a wildfire destroying at least 500 structures, limit some attorney fees, and create a fast-pay program for victims — with a legislative vote expected tomorrow.
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- Paradise detective still in ICU after crash near Gridley
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Paradise Detective Sergeant John Alvies remains in the ICU at UC Davis Medical Center after his patrol car was broadsided at Highway 99 and Rio Bonito Road early Saturday morning. His daughter, Jena Alvies, is asking the community to keep her father and the 2 children who were also seriously injured in the crash in their thoughts as he faces more surgeries and a long recovery ahead.
