Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
Good morning, Redding.
Flooding that began on Dec.
21 forced some Shasta residents to leave their homes while Red Cross teams and city staff assess damage in Redding. A multi-agency support event is scheduled from Jan. 2-4 at the Northern Valley Catholic Social Services building to help those affected.
GoFundMe pages have been verified to help local families recover from December floods that caused heavy damage to homes and belongings.
The pages offer a way for community members to donate and support those facing a long road to rebuilding.
Redding Area Bus Authority announced it will use a B20 biodiesel mix on its 16-bus fleet in Shasta County to cut emissions while keeping service unchanged.
The agency plans to monitor performance and explore additional renewable fuel opportunities in the future.
On Dec. 30, a San Francisco-bound flight left just before fog set in and Redding's airport reported visibility dropping to half a mile, which is below landing minimums (passengers were advised to check with airlines).
California Department of Fish and Wildlife will use helicopters in January 2026 to capture deer, elk, and wolves for GPS collaring in parts of Tehama, Modoc, Siskiyou, and Lassen counties — additional wolf packs may be caught in Modoc, Shasta and Plumas counties and returned to public lands.
A 50-year winter storm struck Redding on Dec.21, causing flooding and about 60 water-related rescues by emergency crews.
Crews worked overnight and over the holiday to clear debris and protect infrastructure.
Shasta Sustainable Resource Management in Anderson offers an eco-friendly way to dispose of bare Christmas trees by chipping them for clean energy sold to PG&E.
Residents can drop off trees free of charge (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily).
Residents can recycle their Christmas tree for renewable energy at the Anderson plant.
The project, announced recently, will convert organic waste into power + cut down on local waste.
City crews & emergency officials carried out 60 water rescues after a Dec.
21 storm caused heavy rainfall and localized flooding; the city is now assessing damage and urging residents to report issues online.
Assembly Bill 1374 will require rental companies and third parties to disclose all charges, including taxes and fees, and indicate if a vehicle is gas- or electric-powered, with the law going into effect tomorrow to improve online transparency.
UPrep Panthers won in the Jamie Angley Basketball Tournament on Dec.
30 at Enterprise High School. The team built a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter & Trey Pringle played a key role while forcing Eureka Loggers to work harder on offense & defense.
Yak Attack Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Dip — $10 ADV, $15 DAY OF — Experience a dynamic live electronic power trio blending genres for an unforgettable night.
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