Our Open Notebook series offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at how our journalists work. In this notebook entry, California Local News Fellow Nevin Kallepalli shares why he reports on the dead, as well as the living.
Jones has led Redding’s business community as head of the Redding Chamber since 2024. The search for a new chamber director has already begun.
The ambitious ‘Fix 5 Cascade Gateway Project’ will see a series of renovations on the major highway, with the goal of streamlining traffic and preventing collisions for both passenger and commercial drivers.
Gold Runner’s Route 5 will expand local riders’ accessibility to Red Bluff, Orland, Williams, the Sacramento airport and Sacramento itself. From there, a wide variety of travel connections are available.
Yesterday the city announced Greg Robinett is vacating his role as finance director, but will continue serving in his elected position as Redding’s treasurer. This is the fifth vacancy to emerge among Redding's government leadership this year alone.
After serving as chief for six years, Vanlandingham’s sudden departure is part of a wave of turnover among Redding’s leadership in recent months.
Shasta’s jail has consistently passed most aspects of state inspections amid a worrying level of deaths. A close look at the state’s standards — and the California board responsible for examining deaths in jails — shows key gaps in oversight.
Curtis said he hopes to hire the former elections official from Colorado, who’s served time for felony election crimes. Peters is considering the offer, her attorney said.
James ‘Little Man’ Wright disappeared in 1988 at just 19 years old. This week, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office identified his remains, allowing his family and Tribal community to arrange for a dignified burial.
The raid of the Anderson man’s home made headlines, drawing attention to Kamfolt’s “underground bunker,” alleged cache of firearms, and his friendship with Supervisor Kevin Crye. Six months later, the Shasta County District Attorney’s office said it’s reviewing Kamfolt's case.
