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A new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to expand access to E15 gasoline in California. This fuel blend, made of 15% ethanol and 85% gas, could potentially lower gas prices compared to regular unleaded. However, stations may still need to build new infrastructure to offer it.
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Palo Cedro Rodeo organizer Carlos Zapata is recovering at Mercy Medical Center in Redding after sustaining injuries from a pickup truck. Zapata alleges that 47-year-old Dustin Mingarelli intentionally struck him while he was cleaning up the rodeo arena on Sunday afternoon. Mingarelli was arrested and faces an attempted murder charge.
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The search for Redding's next police chief is continuing with the city entering a second round of recruitment. Interim City Manager Michael Webb stated that the application period closed on September 27, and reviews are beginning. The article notes several leadership changes at the department over the last fifteen years.
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Flames were visible from Redding's Sundial Bridge late Wednesday, Sept. 30, as firefighters and police responded to a vegetation fire. Crews contained the blaze near the Sacramento River Trailhead within an hour, limiting it to about a quarter-acre. Firefighters remained at the scene until Thursday morning.
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Two crew members were killed when a medical helicopter operated by REACH Air Medical Services crashed near Catalina Island. The incident occurred after takeoff from near Pebbly Beach in Avalon on Wednesday night. Search efforts continued for one person who remained unaccounted for.
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Shasta County law enforcement agencies unveiled seven pink-decorated vehicles at Signarama in Redding to raise breast cancer awareness. The designs were created by local teen Eliana Hermann. Agencies are also selling pink patches throughout October, with proceeds benefiting Nor-Cal BCC.
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The Shasta County Office of Education is hosting a free community open house on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Visitors can tour programs and meet staff at the Redding campus during two sessions: 9 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
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A raw water pump failure in County Service Area No. 6 in Jones Valley is expected to cause a water service interruption. Shasta County officials are urging residents to conserve water while temporary pumps are mobilized for restoration, estimated by Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
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Families in Shasta County visited the Shasta County Office of Education for its second annual open house. The event allowed community members to learn about services like special education and early childhood development. The office also launched its annual report detailing support for 25 school districts serving 26,590 students.
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