Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of August.
Good morning, Redding.
A fire burned down the duplex at 3543 Ricardo Avenue in East Redding on Sunday morning, leaving Tyler Peterson’s family with few possessions, one person treated for smoke inhalation, and the loss of their pet.
A relative established a GoFundMe to help them buy essential items.
Clear Creek Community Services District will shut off water in Happy Valley at 5AM Monday for repairs on a leaking main along Hawthorne Ave plus the outage may last 24 to 48 hours.
Bottled water is available at community center and church while residents boil water until tests confirm safety.
After nearly 40 years, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office identified James 'Little Man' Wright's remains on Aug.
6 at the Coroner’s office, allowing his family and Tribal community to plan a dignified burial. His identification brings hope for improved collaboration between local law enforcement and Native communities.
Cattlemens Steakhouse will host its first annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser on Tuesday, Aug.
11 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at all locations including Redding, where Special Olympics athletes and local officers will volunteer to raise funds through dining and on-site donations.
Over 350 CalPortland truck drivers struck outside the Redding plant on Thursday, Aug.
6, alleging the company split bargaining dates and delayed contract talks. The drivers (Teamsters Locals 853, 665, 315, and 150) demand better health care, pensions and work conditions and plan to remain on the picket line.
Crews are battling the Gann Fire (over 10,000 acres burned and 26% contained) while evacuation orders remain in place for six zones.
Mount Shasta is set to see increased visitors this weekend due to planned events, so Forest Service personnel will enforce fire restrictions (campfires are banned in most areas) and advise visitors to explore alternative campgrounds and lakes nearby.
After the closure of Sunrise Mountain Wellness Center on June 30, clients lost the expected clubhouse program as plans were scrapped due to financial concerns.
Julie Calkins, the former program manager, is starting a new center (Shasta Peer Connection) and aims to secure a building by September.
RABA offers a free shuttle from downtown to the Sundial Bridge for Ironman from Aug.
14 to 16; it runs Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. + free parking is at 1346 California Street.
The Pleasant Valley Vikings aim to win a state title this season as players set sights beyond a section win.
They prepare for key contests that could boost local pride in sports.
The Palo Cedro girls softball team has stayed undefeated in the Little League World Series since June — they beat Canada 13 to 1 on Tuesday and will face the Southwest Region Champs from Texas on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., with bracket play continuing through Saturday.
Foothill Little League softball team has won 5 straight games at the Junior League Softball World Series, beating Europe-Africa (5-0) and Texas (15-2) while clinching the top seed in their pool.
They will play the semifinal tomorrow at 1 p.m.
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