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Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. ShastaScout
- ➤ 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. KQMS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Record Searchlight
- ➤ 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). Action News Now
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
- ➤ 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. KRCR
- ➤ 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). KRCR
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
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